MELA Minutes 2023-2024

a. Academic officers and CTE will discuss financial value transparency and professional licensure in their upcoming meeting. b. Request for attendees to share valuable information obtained from these discussions. 10. Q&A Session: a. Angel Nickens: Suggested scheduling discussion time on web accessibility during the fall MELA retreat meeting. b. Tequila: Noted the suggestion for further consideration. emphasizing its relevance to federal regulations, particularly new accessibility requirements and the Chevron Deference. 2. Details of the Consortium Call: a. Dr. Wilhite attended a regional consortium call where new accessibility regulations and Chevron Deference implications were discussed. b. The WCET resource team conducted a survey to identify needed resources. 3. Purpose of the Survey: a. The survey aims to determine the resources required by colleges to comply with new regulations. b. WCET intends to produce and disseminate these resources to all WCETSAN members. 4. Call to Action: a. Dr. Wilhite encouraged all members to complete the survey. b. Completing the survey will provide WCET with valuable information to develop resources that can assist colleges in compliance efforts. 5. Importance of Participation: a. Participation in the survey will enable WCET to effectively support member institutions. b. The survey results will help tailor resources to meet the specific needs of the colleges. a. Dr. Christa Wilhite introduced the topic of the WCET Survey during Dr. Lebrun's report,

2. Dr. Christa Wilhite, MCCB a. WCET Survey 1. Introduction: