Common use of Textbook Selection Clause in Contracts

Textbook Selection. The selection of textbooks and supplementary materials to be used are the responsibility of the full-time Faculty member and shall be determined per College guidelines. The parties agree that student access to affordable high-quality textbooks and course materials is critical to the academic success of students and consistent with applicable law. The Faculty and the College are committed to the on-going development of appropriate policies, procedures and standards for the selection of textbooks and course materials to maximize student success, access and affordability. The College recognizes the financial impact that the cost of textbooks has upon students. Faculty shall make every effort to help control student costs by seeking the most economical options, and utilizing all required texts. In addition, Faculty shall use the following considerations when selecting texts (FAC 6A-14.092): • Is the textbook part of a bundle? If the textbook is bundled with supplemental materials, will all components of the bundle be used? • Is the text a new edition? Is the old edition available? • If the old edition is available, to what extent is the new edition different and more valuable for instructional purposes? • Were open access textbooks or alternate digital options considered during the selection process? • Are student learning outcomes being met? Textbooks to be used for a College credit course shall be selected by each Faculty member from a list of textbooks and/or Open Educational Resources agreed upon by the department’s Faculty. The list of textbooks shall be developed by the respective departments and shall be reviewed by the Xxxx and approved by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. In the interests of students, academic departments shall agree upon texts to be used College-wide (which is inclusive of College centers and other instructional sites). A Faculty member shall not require a student to purchase any course materials that are not College approved per the process stated herein.

Textbook Selection. The selection of textbooks and supplementary materials to be used are the responsibility of the full-time Faculty member and shall be determined per College guidelines. The parties agree that student access to affordable high-high quality textbooks and course materials is critical to the academic success of students and consistent with applicable law. The Faculty and the College are committed to the on-going development of appropriate policies, procedures and standards for the selection of textbooks and course materials to maximize student success, access and affordability. The College recognizes the financial impact that the cost of textbooks has upon students. Faculty shall make every effort to help control student costs by seeking the most economical options, and utilizing all required texts. In addition, Faculty shall use the following considerations when selecting texts (FAC 6A-14.092): •  Is the textbook part of a bundle? If the textbook is bundled with supplemental materials, will all components of the bundle be used? •  Is the text a new edition? Is the old edition available? •  If the old edition is available, to what extent is the new edition different and more valuable for instructional purposes? •  Were open access textbooks or alternate digital options considered during the selection process? •  Are student learning outcomes being met? Textbooks to be used for a College credit course shall be selected by each Faculty member from a list of textbooks and/or Open Educational Resources agreed upon by the department’s Faculty. The list of textbooks shall be developed by the respective departments and shall be reviewed by the Xxxx and approved by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. In the interests of students, academic departments shall agree upon texts to be used College-wide (which is inclusive of College centers and other instructional sites). A Faculty member shall not require a student to purchase any course materials that are not College approved per the process stated herein.