MSVCC P and P Revised

Section 3: MSVCC Resources and Services

3.1 MSVCC Contractual Services

To support students in achieving their educational endeavors both in the classroom and beyond, the MSVCC leverages distance learning resources and services to foster an environment of excellence and promote quality teaching and learning.

The adoption of new contractual services follows a rigorous evaluation and implementation process as outlined:

 The Instructional Technology Committee is tasked with vetting any new or existing vendor services and making a motion to adopt or discontinue services to the MELA.

 During a monthly meeting, the MELA association will then vote to adopt, pilot, or discontinue services.

 If voted to adopt or pilot, the Assistance Executive Director for eLearning and Instructional Technology will work as the liaison between the MELA, Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS), and the MCCB for negotiation of pricing, contractual agreement(s), and ensuring processing of payment.

 All contractual technological service agreements are overseen by ITS and adhere to the following procedures:

o ITS procurement request initiated by the eLITE Division.

o Develop Business Case for any purchases exceeding $999,999 during the contractual life-cycle

o Make request for purchase before the ITS Board

o Make request for purchase before the MCCB Board

o Create MCCB Purchase Requisition to include MELA Meeting Minutes for approval of services, ITS Board Meeting Minutes for approval of spending authority, MCCB Board Meeting Minutes for approval of purchase, CP-1, and Contract

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