Supervisors Hear Co-Lin Community College Annual Report – Daily Leader

BROOKHAVEN — Co-Lin Community College President Dewayne Middleton gave a report on his first year as president to the Lincoln County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. He gave his first year as president early last year his new job.

Middleton thanked the board for their support of the community college. He added that they look forward to working together and being a strong partner. Co-Lin has recently taken on projects to enhance the college experience in Wesson.

“We’re trying to make Co-Lin better for our students and the community we serve,” Middleton said. “This past year, we received two federal grants. Upward bound grants of $1.5 million will help at-risk students get into college. We got a $1.75 million grant from FEMA for a safe room. It will be the largest safe room in Mississippi.”

Fittingly for Middleton, a former basketball player at Co-Lin, the safe room will serve a dual purpose as a new basketball arena. In addition, the arena will also be able to host graduation ceremonies and the commencement of Co-Lin’s women’s volleyball program.

In track and field, Co-Lin had a phenomenal year. Football won the Heart of Texas bowl. Co-Lin’s Softball finished fourth in the nation and coaches Meleah Howard and Amber Beall were named coaches of the year.

Co-Lin’s baseball team reached the play-offs to end a drought, and tennis won the national title in the consolation pool. Women’s and men’s soccer also reached the play-offs.

“I’ve been pushing our coaches to recruit in our district,” Middleton said. “We need local kids and families to come to Co-Lin. We’re grateful for what you do. Our university depends on the funding you provide. We hope to be an effective partner for economic development. We appreciate your time.”