MSVCC Policies and Procedures Manual

should be made to Chief eLearning Officers (CELOs) and the MCCB Assistant Executive Director for eLearning and Instructional Technology as soon as possible. No deletions can be made after noon on the Friday prior to the first start day of the semester. 7. All participating colleges must agree to serve as a testing site for on-line courses, giving full faith, cooperation and credit to all other colleges. Colleges must agree to test MSVCC students regardless of the college’s role as host, provider, or neither. Colleges will participate in any MSVCC protocols, lists, and guidelines regarding testing. 8. All participating colleges must provide classes through the Mississippi Virtual Community College at a tuition cost no greater or less than (the same as) that of traditional classes. A $12.00 fee per online course, per student will be assessed to each college by the MCCB for the purpose of supporting the MSVCC. 9. All participating colleges must provide a CELO to promote active communications relating to the MSVCC internally and externally among all other colleges. Participation in regular statewide meetings, in student services initiatives (including transcripting and admissions records), accreditation issues, research, and planning will be required of each college.

10. Due to course integrity and security issues, the MSVCC prohibits the auditing of online courses.

Consortium Fees

A $12.00 fee per course, per online student is to be assessed from each college through the Association.

Section 2: MCCB Support for the MSVCC

The MCCB will support the MSVCC by providing the following support services:

I. Provide a content management system or systems with software support.

II. Consistent with planning decisions and with the definition of MSVCC, common presentation platforms are to be used by all instructors. The use of common platforms:

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