June 11, 2025 – Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Jeff Triplett of Senatobia, director of Entertainment Industry Studies was selected to be a 2025 Moody Institute Fellow. As part of this, he will receive a $500 award check.
This award money will be spent working on his proposed goal. His plan is to use this to further his course knowledge, particularly with a software called “Pro Tools” by Avid. This industry-standard software requires a lot of knowledge, and this allows Triplett the opportunity to dive deeper into the program and help students get hands-on experience.
“I was both honored and humbled,” said Triplett. “Receiving a grant to further my course knowledge and improve instruction is a game changer, particularly for the course that this training applies to, which is Computer Recording II. I will be completing a 19-hour online training that specifically applies to the software I teach in Computer Recording II, which is called Pro Tools, as well as including system-specific training for the Pro Tools Ultimate HDX System we have in the recording studio.”
The Moody Institute Trust Fund (MITF) was established in 1990 in memory of Dr. George V. Moody who served as the first Executive Director of the State Board for Community and Junior colleges (SBCJC). The fund serves to fund enrichment experiences for faculty members employed by Mississippi community colleges.
“Mr. Triplett is an excellent instructor and is very deserving of this recognition,” said Dr. Matthew Domas, Vice President of Instruction, SACSCOC Liaison.
Triplett, who is a 1987 Northwest alum, holds a bachelor’s in music education from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1990, and a master’s in music education from Delta State University in 2000.
Triplett has been on both sides of being a Ranger. As a student, he was involved in the Ranger Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Choir, and the Entertainers. He also participated in a variety of student ensembles while pursuing his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Now on the faculty side for 17 years, he has served as Assistant Director of Bands, District Director of Fine Arts Instruction, and now Coordinator for Entertainment Industries Studies.
Northwest Mississippi Community College news release
