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A textbook case on how one university is saving students $10 million
University Business: 8/6/24: The University of Houston enters the second year of its textbook access program following the huge fanfare it gained last fall. The Cougar Textbook Access Program provides student with a $299 flat rate for all course materials well before the first day of class.
College Community Rallies Against DOE Effort that Would Upend Inclusive Access Programs
Publishers Weekly, 6/10/24: The college instructional materials community is in the finals stages of trying to fight off a plan by the Department of Education to change rules that have made it easier, and cheaper, for students to buy course materials.
As Course Materials Prices Drop, Dept. of Ed Proposes a Risky Rule Change
The Illusion of More, 4/16/24: Today, more than 1,900 schools participate in access programs whereby Title IV funds (grants and loans) are used to pay for required course materials as part of a student’s tuition.
NC State considers equitable access program for course materials
Technician, 2/20/2024: As digital coursework has become increasingly popular in universities, the course materials transition group at NC State, consisting of student representatives, faculty representatives, business representatives and administrative representatives, has been exploring inclusive versus equitable access digital course material models.
Biden Administration's Shift In Textbook Procurement Policies Sparks Debate And Divergent Perspectives
University Herald, 1/30/2024: The landscape of higher education has long been intertwined with the challenges of textbook affordability.
Biden Administration Looks to Clamp Down on Inclusive Access
Inside Higher Ed, 1/29/2024: For nearly a decade, universities have been able to automatically charge students for books and supplies, creating a system the Education Department says lacks transparency.
Course material accessibility leads to different levels of success
The Minnesota Daily, 1/26/2024: Some students say online course materials make learning content easier, while others say it creates an unfair advantage.