Standards and Qualifications Pursuant to §37-4-3 of the Mississippi

Standards and Qualifications Pursuant to §37-4-3 of the Mississippi Code. §37-4-3 (l) of the Mississippi Code grants the following authority to the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB): “To fix standards for community and junior colleges to qualify for appropriations, and qualifications for community and junior college teachers.” Pursuant to this code section, all community and junior college programs and faculty qualifications must meet standards and guidelines established by the MCCB to be eligible for appropriations disbursement. MCCB standards and guidelines are published on the MCCB’s Webpage and as part of applicable MCCB publications. MCCB standards and guidelines must be met by the established timeline as published. Colleges that have not met MCCB standards and guidelines by the published timeline for a specific program but can demonstrate significant progress toward meeting standards and guidelines may be eligible for appropriations disbursement.