Be great in 8: The switch to 8-week classes!

Starting in the fall of 2023, Isothermal Community College will offer most of its courses in an 8-week format. The fall and spring semesters will include a “1st 8-week term” and a “2nd 8-week term.” Additionally, most summer classes will be offered during an 8-week term, although there may be some slightly longer 10-week courses. We are offering courses in an 8-week...

Salute a Patriot: Amanda Vogel

Mandi is a current ICC student in Human Services Technology. “Amanda did all of the paperwork and groundwork to get the Human Services Club started on campus. Amanda is someone who volunteers to do extra and works to share information that could benefit the campus and community. She works to motivate other students to participate and she is always willing to help. She readily volunteers for...

Salute a Patriot: Emily Chuqui-Conder

Emily is a current ICC student in Human Services Technology. “Emily never hesitates to volunteer and take advantage of extra opportunities. She takes her work seriously and attends extracurricular opportunities. As a result, she was asked to be a guest speaker and mentor for a local DSS group called Say-so. She did not hesitate to volunteer as a graduation marshal when asked. Emily applies...

Salute a Patriot: Shane O’Donnell

Shane is an ICC alum and works with ICC community partner, The Robert & Janice McNair Foundation. “For students that are choosing to remain local to Rutherford County or may not have a concrete plan, Mr. O’Donnell consistently serves as an ambassador for Isothermal Community College. His efforts, however, do not stop there, as he continues to do what he can to close any barriers that...

Student success: Emily Nichols

“I always say the instructors there are “helping people help other people.” Emily Nichols completed the Licensed Massage Therapy program at Isothermal in 2012. She has owned and operated a successful business in Spindale since 2013. Here’s what Emily has to say about Isothermal: The massage program was a perfect fit for me. Being a student was never one of my strong suits. Therefore,...