FY2025 MSVCC P&P (MELA Approved, Under APA, Submitted to SOS)

Cost of Shipping All community college bookstores agree to charge a fair and equitable fee based upon current standard book shipping rates through the USPS. Timeliness of Shipment All bookstores agree to make shipments to other colleges within 2 to 3 business days if the book is in stock. If the textbook being ordered is out-of-stock at that college, the bookstore who is placing the order will order directly from the publisher. Timeliness of Payment All bookstores agree to make payment within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. Note that some bookstores mail their invoice with their shipment, and some prepare them later. A bookstore may deny an order if they have outstanding invoices from a store from a previous semester. Website Accuracy All CELOs agree that as much as possible, they will ensure that information for textbooks on the MSVCC Enrollment System will be accurate. In addition, they agree that as textbook changes are made, students who have registered for the class will be notified of the change(s). As required by Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA), colleges will “Disclose, on the college’s internet course schedule and in a manner of the institution’s choosing, the International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and retail price information of required and recommended college textbooks and supplemental materials for each course listed in the college’s course schedule used for preregistration and registration purposes.” Return Policy Local college policy will determine if students can return books. If a return is needed, the bookstore should notify the other store and discuss whether a return is allowed and whether it includes additional fees. MISSISSIPPI ELEARNING ASSOCIATION Bylaws of the Mississippi eLearning Association Article I: Organization The name of the organization shall be the Mississippi eLearning Association (MELA). Article II: Purpose The Mississippi eLearning Association was formed to ensure the Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) continues to provide an effective, efficient, quality, educational experience for all MSVCC students.

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