Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 34.83
Liaison Katie Wall
Submission Date March 24, 2022

STARS v2.2

Lees-McRae College
IN-41: Textbook Affordability

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.50 Katie Wall
Program Coordinator
Outdoor Recreation Management
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Does the institution host a peer-to-peer textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project?:
Yes

A brief description of the textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project:
Lees-McRae College participates in an all-inclusive textbook rental program. Offered through Barnes and Noble, the First Day Complete program ensures that all students have the required textbooks and course materials by the first day of class with an average cost savings of 47%.

Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff that explicitly encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks?:
No

A brief description of the incentives to encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks:
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If yes to either of the above, provide:

Website URL where information about the textbook affordability incentives is available:

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