Mississippi Administrative Code Title 9 - Education- Mississippi Community College Board
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Mississippi Administrative Code — Title 9: Education, governed by the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB):
📑 Structure of Title 9
According to Justia and official PDFs, Title 9 is organized into six core parts:
Part 1 – Board Operations
Part 2 – Business Management
Part 3 – Programs
Part 4 – Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration (CPSCR)
Part 5 – Revised Curriculum Frameworks for Career‑Technical Programs
Part 6 – Workforce Education Policies
Part 7 – Oversight of Proprietary Institutions
Part 8 – MSVCC Policies & Procedures
🔎 Key Parts Highlighted
Part 1: Board Operations
Rules for board meetings, public records, agendas, member notices, teleconferencing, voting, minutes, and ethics. Policies ensure transparency and openness.
Part 2: Business Management
Covers administration of educational technology funds, insurance requirements, staff qualifications under Section 37‑4‑3, and financial controls.
Part 3: Programs
This is the most extensive part. It includes:
Chapter 1: Five‑Year Strategic Plan — mandates annual strategic planning aligning all public community colleges (sos.ms.gov)
Chapter 2: Standards for Quality & Accountability — adopts SACS accreditation standards for academics and finances; empowers MCCB to audit fiscal health under §37‑4‑3
Other chapters address enrollment audits, substantive changes (e.g., opening campuses), curriculum approvals, program probation/termination based on enrollment standards, high-school equivalency programs, adult education requirements, workforce equipment policies, etc.
Part 4: CPSCR
Includes rules and appeals procedures for proprietary schools and for-profit colleges operating in Mississippi.
Part 5 & Part 6: Career‑Tech Frameworks & Workforce Policies
Lay out curriculum structures and overall workforce education policies, especially technical and vocational training frameworks.
Part 8: MSVCC (Mississippi Virtual Community College)
Establishes policies for distance learning under MSVCC, including oversight protocols, evaluation methods, and course standards.
🧩 Highlights & Key Provisions
Strategic Planning: Annual five‑year plans are submitted by MCCB and each community/junior college, covering all operational and instructional areas.
Quality & Financial Standards: SACS accreditation forms the benchmark; MCCB can request reports and set eligibility requirements for funding. Distance learning counted under audit if via MSVCC.
Program Oversight: Includes policies for launching/terminating programs, opening new centers, and placing under‑enrolled programs on probation.
Adult & High School Equivalency Education: Defines eligibility, testing options (GED®, HiSET®, competency‑based), age requirements, and transcript frameworks.
Proprietary Schools: Home to licensing requirements and appeals procedures in accordance with Mississippi Code § 75‑60.
Virtual College Governance: MSVCC is governed by detailed operational policies ensuring consistent oversight across all 15 community colleges.
✅ Summary
Title 9 sets the legal framework for governance, finance, academic standards, program management, and oversight of:
Public community/junior colleges
The MS Virtual Community College
Proprietary/for‑profit institutions
It ensures accountability through SACS-aligned accreditation, fiscal audits, strategic planning, performance thresholds, and structured adult education programs.
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