MELA Minutes 2021-2022

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Ms. Stacey Smith; Ms. Angel Nickens

Ms. Michele Mitchell; Ms. Christine Davis; Ms. Sonya Hunt

Pearl River Community College

Southwest Mississippi Community College

Ms. Alicia Shows

Dr. Christa Wilhite; Dr. Arianna Stokes

MS Community College Board

Office

College/Association

Name

President

Hinds Community College

Ms. Katherine Puckett

Ms. Michele Mitchell

President Elect Pearl River Community College

Secretary

East Central Community College

Ms. Alicia Beasley

I.

Preliminaries A. Call to Order: Mrs. Katherine Puckett, Hinds 9:23 am B. Roll Call: Mrs. Alicia Beasley, ECCC C. Approval of November 2021 Minutes

1. Motion to approve: Ms. Jennifer James, Hinds 2. Second to approve: Dr. Kelly Gonzales, MCC 3. Approved Unanimously

D. Approval of January 2022 Agenda

1. Motion to approve: Dr. Amanda Hood, Co-Lin 2. Second to approve: Ms. Jennifer James, Hinds 3. Approved Unanimously

II.

New Business

A. ITS Updates

1. TurnItIn – Dr. Christa Wilhite

a. Approved by Presidents for renewal b. Forms have been submitted to ITS c. Project manager has been assigned d. Renewal process will begin in February to ensure contract is in place by expiration

2. Link-Systems – Dr. Christa Wilhite