2025-2026 MELA Minutes

Pearl River Community College

Ms. Michele Mitchell, Ali Mascagni

Southwest Mississippi Community College Mr. Matt Calhoun MS Community College Board

Dr. Krista LeBrun, Dr. Christa Wilhite

Office

College/Association Ms. Kelly Robinson

Name

President

JC

President Elect Ms. Sarah Buchanan

MDCC EMCC

Secretary

Dr. Coranette “Chris” Square

1. Preliminaries A. Call to Order: Kelly Robinson (JJC) B. Roll Call: Dr. Coranette “Chris” Square (EMCC) C. Approval of January 2026 Minutes 1. Motion to approve : Ms. Michelle Mitchell (PRCC) 2. Second to approve : Mr. Van Morse (MGCCC) 3. Approved by all 17 community colleges D. Approval of February 2026 Agenda 1. Motion to approve: Ms. Anna Davis (MGCCC) 2. Second to approve: Ms. Michelle Mitchell (CLCC) 3. Approved by all 17 community colleges E. MCCB Reports 1. Dr. Krista LeBrun (MCCB) 1. Turnitin Follow-Up:

i. Dr. LeBrun mentioned that we are currently under a one-year contract with Turnitin. Turnitin requested that a master registration agreement be signed during the renegotiation of a three-year renewal. No progress has been made since last month. The contract is under review by legal (Amber Dupree at ITS) due to the data processing portion. Lawyers recommend not signing the agreement in its current form.