MELA Minutes 2022-2023

Motion passed.

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Mission Statement The mission of the MSVCC is to provide access to flexible

instructional offerings for those individuals who choose not to take courses at a physical location on a Mississippi community and junior college campus. Additionally, the mission is to support the community and junior colleges in Mississippi by providing access to instructional technologies and resources for all students and faculty.

Second to approve: Christine Davis, PRCC Approved with 11 votes. None opposed. Motion passed.

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Vision Statement The purpose of the strategic plan is to guide the MSVCC in achieving its vision for the current cycle period (usually four years). The vision of the strategic cycle is to provide quality, accessible, and flexible instructional offerings through the utilization of instructional technologies while ensuring integrity, supporting students, and providing resources for faculty success.

Second to approve: Ashley Beard, Jones Approved with 13 votes. None opposed Motion passed.

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Rationale Many community college students who meet enrollment requirements for their institution choose not to attend college traditionally for various reasons. The need to provide educational opportunities through flexible instructional offerings continues to rise due to national economic trends and uncontrollable