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Northeast Mississippi Community College kicks off school year with focus on leadership and service

NE MS Community College employees returned from summer break for their annual in-service, energizing staff ahead of the new academic year.

President Ford highlighted this year’s theme, “Leadership from Within,” emphasizing that leadership exists in every role, department, and act of service, according to college sources.

Keynote speaker Jeff Toister challenged staff to identify and overcome hidden obstacles that can hinder excellent service, the college said.

College officials expressed gratitude for the dedicated staff who help make the college feel like home and announced that in-person classes will resume on August 12th.

The college is looking forward to welcoming students back for the new semester.

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Jon R Myers

Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.

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