MELA Minutes 2021-2022

Dr. Krista LeBrun, MCCB, stated that we have about 4,800 hours remaining for the year. Link-Systems proposal is $24.00 an hour if all hours is used and is prepaid. Ms. Buffy Matthews, MGCCC, stated that this is tied to SACSCOC guidelines and the Presidents needed to know this. Ms. Tish Stewart, Holmes, stated that we needed a product in place, and she has been promoting the usage of NetTutor. Ms. Buffy Matthews, MGCCC, stated that there has been increased usage from 4p.m. to 4a.m. Ms. Katherine Puckett, Hinds, stated that she would like to see her data. Dr. Krista LeBrun, MCCB stated that she will get Link-Systems to get her the information as well as anyone else that needed it. Ms. Buffy Matthews, MGCCC, then inquired as to when it was last in the budget. Dr. Krista LeBrun, MCCB, stated 2018, and that we have cash reserves to bring it back to the budget. Ms. Buffy Matthews, MGCCC, made the motion to go into RFP for tutoring. Dr. Kelly Gonzales, MCC, seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. Dr. Amanda Hood, Co-Lin, stated that it could go back to Link-Systems. Ms. Buffy Matthews, MGCCC, made the motion for a 1-year contract extension with Dr. Krista LeBrun negotiating hours and price. Ms. Tish Stewart, Holmes, seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. Ms. Denise Gillespie, ICC, stated that the eLC had already approved to move to RFP in the October 2020 meeting. The eLC will vote again next month after Dr. Krista LeBrun, MCCB, negotiates with Link-Systems. Open Forum 1. Dr. Christa Wilhite, MCCB, reminded the group that only 7 out of 15 colleges had submitted their Quality Letters. They are due the end of October. 2. Dr. Christa Wilhite, MCCB, told the group about pages in the MELA course where we could post comments and questions about SACSCOC and

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