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Textbook Affordability Committee

The Textbook Affordability Committee (TAC) is an external subcommittee of the Academic Senate charged with developing strategies to reduce textbook costs for courses at Illinois State University. The Textbook Committee reports to the Academic Affairs Committee.

The committee currently meets the second Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. in Milner 311G. 

Functions

  • To research textbook cost at Illinois State University
  • Examine different textbook issues for each College
  • Actively seek out more affordable options for students
  • Educate faculty on resources available to pick the best and most affordable textbook
  • To analyze the cost benefit of textbook rental programs
  • Inform faculty on open-source textbook options
  • Develop a short-term and long-term strategic plan
  • Recommend solutions to reduce textbook costs

Members

  • Lindsey Skaggs- Milner Library (Chairperson)
  • Sally Nadeau- Office of the University Registrar
  • Lisa Lawless- University College
  • Joe Hendrix- Student Affairs
  • Maria Tudela- Faculty Member
  • Carl Palmer- Faculty Member
  • Amanda DeVore- Faculty Member
  • Ross Vancil- Student Member

Agendas

Minutes