Itawamba Community College - Mirror Yearbook (Fulton, MS)

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Headlines for 1986-87 scream- ed ' Budget Cuts . Throughout the Fulton and Tupelo Campuses, administrators rolled up their sleeves, sharpened their pencils and slashed budgets to the core. Affected most severely were sup- ply, equipment and travel monies. Faculty salaries, and almost all programs escaped without being reduced or eliminated. Despite all the belt tighten- ing , IJC remains a cut above, of- fering quality programs at a low cost. Students continue to receive individual instruction. Transportation is still provided at a minimal charge. A tuition increase from $250 to $300 was the only alternative to reduced funds. However, students who attend IJC pay only half the cost of attending a university, or a savings of ap- proximately $600 per year. Over 85 academic, vocational and technical programs are available. Increased enrollment for 8 of the last 10 years and a 30 percent rise in the number of students with an American College Test (ACT) composite score of over 27 provided evidence of IJC ' s re- maining A CUT ABOVE . Pat Beard and Lana Hankins pause for a picnic. Scott Cagle, Todd McDonald, and Perry Murphy demonstrate skills in Civil Engineering. Beginnings 3