TigerTalk 286 03/05/2024

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the legislative process at the Mississippi state capitol and how the community college system plays into that process. Ford discusses his meetings with top elected officials and committee chairs trying to encourage them to provide the Northeast and the rest of the community college system with the funds for the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Ford discusses the needs of the college and also the legislative priorities set forth by the community college system that all community colleges in the state are looking to obtain during the budgeting process. To wrap up, Ford gives listeners the Northeast News and discusses athletics, academics, workforce, student activities, and human resources, along with many more important things happening at one of the nation’s top community colleges.  🎙️TigerTalk – where Northeast tells its story, one episode at a time. For those who may have missed an episode, all Northeast TigerTalk episodes are archived at https://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.com.--NEMCC--Information about Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeNortheast Mississippi Community College is a leading educational institution that provides comprehensive academic, technical, and workforce training programs to empower students and promote lifelong learning. With a commitment to excellence, Northeast Mississippi Community College fosters a supportive environment that prepares individuals for success in their chosen fields.For more information about Northeast Mississippi Community College, visit http://www.nemcc.edu.