2025-2026 MELA Minutes

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F. MSVCC Committee Reports 1. Admin – No Report 2. Support – No Report 3. Quality – No Report G. Old Business – No Report H. Action Items

a. Calendar - Ms. Buffy Matthews (MGCC) stated that she had provided the document to everyone back in July for review. She noted that a few changes were made following that review, which is why this version represents the second draft . Ms. Buffy Matthews (MGCC) recommended that the group move forward with approval , unless anyone had additional edits, explaining that the document needs to be submitted to the Academic Officers Association for their review and approval. Ms. Denise Gillespie (ICC) mentioned that the Academic Officers Association meeting is scheduled for next week on the 21st , but she will be unable to attend in person. She asked if someone from the group could present the document at that meeting. Mr. Matt Calhoun (SWCC) volunteered, stating that he plans to attend the meeting and can bring it forward for discussion. A motion to approve the second draft was made by Ms. Kelly Robinson (JC) and Chris Square (EMCC) seconded the motion. The motion was approved by all 12 community colleges.

I. Open Forum – No Items J. Announcements – No Items K. Adjournment a. Adjourned at 9:29 a.m.

i. Motion to adjourn: Ms. Buffy Matthews (MGCC) ii. Second Motion: Ms. Monica Johnson (CCC)