| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.87 |
| Liaison | Courtney Gallaher |
| Submission Date | June 4, 2024 |
Northern Illinois University
IN-41: Textbook Affordability
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Courtney
Gallaher Associate Professor, Sustainability Coordinator Earth, Atmosphere and Environment |
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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:
NIU has a search filter in the course registration system to help students make informed decisions about the courses they choose at the time of registration. They can search for and select classes that use low (total course materials cost of $40 or less) or zero cost course materials in MyNIU.
Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff that explicitly encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks?:
Yes
A brief description of the incentives to encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks:
Faculty receive regular communication from department chairs and provost encouraging faculty to structure their courses with no or low cost materials. Faculty courses are listed as such in the course registration system, which incentivizes student enrollment in their courses.
Website URL where information about the textbook affordability incentives is available:
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