Common use of Textbook Selection Process Clause in Contracts

Textbook Selection Process. The textbook selection process shall include: A. Full-time Faculty within each department shall select primary textbook(s) and/or instructional materials to be used in each course (including those taught by part-time Faculty). Faculty who have published textbooks may not use their own text unless it is approved by the majority of Faculty within the department as the main text and the text has followed the same vetting process as other textbook selections. B. Faculty within each department shall meet and discuss textbook selections and provide written documentation addressing all the considerations listed above and on the designated form as determined by the College. This is required for any initial adoption of a text or new edition of a text that is currently in use as well as for any textbook review. The forms must be completed and submitted to the Xxxx/Director for signature by the dates identified in paragraph D below. C. The final decision to adopt a textbook shall be made by majority vote of eligible department Faculty participating in the textbook selection process. All full-time Faculty qualified to teach the course and scheduled to teach the course during the following academic year shall be included in the voting in each department. The Xxxx/Director will be provided the opportunity to have input regarding the textbooks being considered. D. Textbooks must be selected and approved utilizing the required forms by April 1 for the following academic year. Under special circumstances approved by the appropriate Xxxx/Director and Vice President, a textbook may be selected and approved by October 1 for Spring and by February 1 for Summer, following the procedure stated above. E. When textbook/instructional materials are bundled, Faculty are expected to use all components of such bundle. F. All textbook adoptions must be reviewed at least every three (3) full academic years by using the designated form as determined by the College. G. Approved textbook adoptions shall remain in effect for three (3) full academic years, if supported by the textbook publisher. Only in exceptional cases will permission to discontinue a text be granted at an earlier date. Such permission must be granted by the appropriate Vice President upon recommendation of the Xxxx/Director. H. Due to statutory requirements related to the web posting of required textbooks and instructional materials for courses. Faculty may not add required textbooks after the Web posting, except as provided by statute. I. All textbook selections and posting timelines shall comply with applicable state statutes, and are subject to administrative review and Vice President for Academic Affairs or Vice President for Workforce Development/CTE approval at any point during the selection process. J. Faculty must use all adopted textbooks and instructional materials required for students to purchase. Usage of required text shall be monitored each semester by the appropriate Xxxx/Director.