MSVCC P and P Revised

Section 1: Executive Summary

1.1 Mississippi Virtual Community College Overview

The Mississippi Virtual Community College (MSVCC) is a consortium of Mississippi's 15 community colleges that makes it possible for colleges to leverage their distance learning resources -- including faculty, courses, support services, and technology. Through the MSVCC, students may take courses from community colleges anywhere in Mississippi while getting support services from a local college. To take a course from a remote (provider) college, a student enrolls at a local (host) community college. The host college supports the student with a full slate of student services, including advisement and counseling, financial aid, and learning resources. The host college awards credit for the course. The remote (provider) college provides the course instruction. The success of the MSVCC partnership and resulting trust that has developed between the MCCB and the member colleges has led to the advancement of quality, accessible education, fiscal efficiency, and innovative and collaborative instructional practices.

1.2 MSVCC Goals

1. Promote opportunities for student achievement 2. Provide an innovative, high-quality learning experience 3. Deliver exemplary administrative, instructional, and student support services 4. Initiate opportunities for growth and extended education outreach

1.3 Definition of MSVCC Course

MSVCC online courses are defined as those which are offered through the MSVCC Enrollment Tool, whether hosted or provided, and must follow the policies and procedures outlined in this documentation. Courses that are not offered in the MSVCC Enrollment Tool are considered to be “native online courses”, in which the college offering the course(s) determines local policies and procedures.

1.4 Division Background

The eLearning and Instructional Technology (eLITE) Division of the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB) is committed to student success by supporting efforts to ensure that quality online and web-enhanced education and support services are available by promoting quality teaching and learning methodologies, deployment of innovative technologies that enhance learning, and development of diverse community and vendor partnerships. The Division is funded in support

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