Tiger Talk Podcast by Northeast Mississippi Community College

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they discuss how Northeast welcomes students and makes them feel wanted and appreciated during their time at one of the premier community colleges in the nation. Ford discusses ways that the college has helped students in the past and how each employee goes out...

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they discuss the legislative priorities for Northeast and all the community colleges in the Magnolia State for 2025. Ford breaks the priorities down and provides in-depth explanations on why each priority is important not only to Northeast but to the community...

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they discuss the steps a student must go through to register for college for the Spring 2025 semester. Ford's advice not only applies to students seeking to become a student in Spring 2025 but serves as a valuable starting point for those returning to college a...

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they delve into the college president's goals for the college in 2025. Ford talks about the short-term goals that he would like to see accomplished in 2025 and how they relate to the long-term goals for the educational institution as well. Plus, get the latest...

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they talk about the college's efforts to get more students enrolled in the Spring 2025 semester and what the educational institution is doing to push the enrollment numbers even higher with different recruiting and marketing efforts. Plus, get the latest update...

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they dive into the college's achievements during the Fall 2024 semester and highlights that helped to make Northeast one of the premier community colleges in the nation. Plus, get the latest updates on athletics, academics, workforce development, and more at on...

Join Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, and Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery as they dive into how Northeast equips students for successful careers. From fostering a strong work ethic to highlighting the Tiger Apprenticeship Program, Dr. Ford shares the college’s strategies for helping graduates secure job offers. The discussion includes t...

Dr. Ricky G. Ford, president of Northeast Mississippi Community College, joins Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how his experience as a successful women’s basketball coach has influenced his leadership as president of one of the nation’s premier community colleges. Ford highlights the importance of building a strong team, strategic planning, and executing plans to a...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what the veteran educator is thankful for this Thanksgiving. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources, and other important topics at one of the nation...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how Northeast balances the needs of its students while staying true to the community it serves. Ford talks about how not only is the college imperative to the success of its students but the college plays a major role in the success of the communities...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss why it is important to get the Northeast brand out in front of elementary and middle school students and why the college must hold events like the mini Northeast NOW that it will hold on Friday, November 15 for approximately 750 elementary and middle s...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what the veteran educator is particularly proud of at one of the nation's top community colleges. Ford breaks down what he is particularly proud of into separate categories and details how each of those topics lead Northeast to being one of the top com...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how technology is evolving in community college education and how Northeast is preparing for that. Ford discusses what educational professionals are preparing for as it pertains to the use of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom and beyond and delv...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the annual Workforce Summit, that was held on the Northeast at Corinth campus. Ford talks about how the summit not only benefits the college but it helps industry leaders understand what the college and communities in northeast Mississippi have to offe...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the opening of the Fall 2025 Health Science application for those looking to go into the health science fields. In addition to discussing what students need to have in order to apply to the health science programs, Ford gives a brief overview of each o...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Northeast Regional Marching Band Championship. Ford discusses what a great tool the band contest is to help with the recruitment of students to the City of Hospitality and how it brings in 12,000-15,000 people to Booneville - each spending money to...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the new AimUp program that will be housed at the Northeast at Corinth campus. Ford not only discusses the program and how it will impact student lives but talks about how the program will help the local workforce and economies of the five-county servic...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Tiger Apprenticeship program. Ford talks about how it is a win-win-win for not only the students, Northeast but employers as well. Ford discusses the aspects of the program, what students get out of the program, how it affects the college, and how...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the family-like atmosphere that Northeast employees enjoy. Ford talks about all the thought and effort that goes into boosting employee morale and how events like the Tigertown Tailgate and lunch at the president's home are ways to make employees feel...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the Success Center at Northeast. From helping students in all steps of the process during their educational career at Northeast, the Success Center plays a vital role in making all students successful. The Succes Center not only offers success coaches,...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss what sets Northeast apart from many other community colleges and institutions of higher learning nationwide. To wrap up, Ford shares updates on Northeast News, discussing athletics, academics, workforce development, student activities, human resources,...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss many of the events that the college has held in the first week that Northeast has been back in session for the Fall 2024 semester and many of the events and happenings that are planned for the remainder of the semester. Since the entire episode is dedi...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss how instructors at the top community college in the nation are incorporating technology into the classroom. Ford highlights how the Fine Arts department, especially music majors, has embraced technology to help students score music pieces and even assi...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the start of the 2024-2025 school year. Ford gives tips on how to make the school year successful. In pulling from not only his years as president of the top community college in the country but from his time as the Lady Tigers basketball coach and eve...

Northeast Mississippi Community College President Dr. Ricky G. Ford sits down with Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Liz Calvery to discuss the upcoming mini conference that the college will be hosting on Monday, August 12. Ford talks about how notable events like the mini-conference are not only important to faculty but all employees who attend the one-day event. Ford lists off some of th...