As director of safety and security at the College, Higginbotham focuses on incident planning, lockdowns, evacuations, managing the panic button system, and coordinating safety measures for campus events.
She's been described as one who has a servant's heart. She describes herself as being blessed. "I genuinely enjoy helping people, especially toward future goals," said Jeanette Howell, director of advising at MCC.
The works of Mark Gunn, MCC history instructor who dedicated over two decades to teaching American history, world civilization, and geography, continue thanks to the establishment of the Mark Gunn Memorial Scholarship.
The award pays tribute to Dr. George V. Moody, the first executive director of the State Board for Community and Junior Colleges. It aims to provide funds for enrichment experiences for MS community and junior college faculty.
As vice president of student affairs and dean of students, Dr. Gathings relishes interacting with students and helping them navigate their college journey. "Seeing them grow, succeed, and achieve their goals is very rewarding," he said.
