MELA Minutes 2023-2024

emphasized the importance of course flexibility, avoiding cancellations, and streamlining course offerings by combining current courses into a series that covers all necessary topics without competition or duplication. The aim is to pilot these changes, possibly starting in the summer, to create a more cohesive and comprehensive learning experience for participants. Additionally, updates from the outcomes committee highlighted a temporary standstill due to awaiting functionalities like new quizzes at sub-account levels before progressing further. The committee remains open for input and collaboration from interested parties to enhance outcomes assessment processes. Christa Wilhite added insights on integrating essential skills holistically into courses to address remediation needs effectively, encouraging feedback through a provided form to guide the development of new courses aligned with necessary skill sets for educators.

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Open Forum A. Canvas to SIS Grade Migration and Cross-Listed Courses(CW) - During the meeting, Christa Wilhite from MCCB sought insights on using Canvas for student information system grade migration in cross-listed courses, highlighting challenges faced at Jones with grades not returning correctly to affiliated sections. Conflicting information from the Canvas community and support added to the confusion regarding unique IDs and grade migration. Attendees shared experiences, noting that Delta and PRCC did not pass back grades in cross-listed courses. Christa and Jason Cooley planned to seek assistance from Kaylie for a resolution. Following this discussion, Buffy Matthews raised a point about manual student uploads potentially missing section paths crucial for accurate reporting back to the SIS. Michele Mitchell emphasized the importance of sections where enrollment resides, suggesting that the issue might lie in the section file not being included in the reporting process. The team agreed that investigating this discrepancy further could provide clarity on the grade migration issue. Christa acknowledged the insights shared and expressed