Rowan University
IN-41: Textbook Affordability
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Reporter |
Shante
Walker Institutional Research Analyst Office of Institutional Research & Analytics |
Does the institution host a peer-to-peer textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project?:
A brief description of the textbook exchange program, textbook lending library, or alternate textbook project:
Rowan University Textbook Alternative Program (TAP)
Tapping into Rowan’s resources to drive down the cost of course materials!
The Textbook Alternative Program (TAP) partners with faculty and departments to leverage the knowledge and expertise of faculty members seeking to reduce the cost of the course materials in their course(s). The three overarching goals for TAP are to: 1) raise awareness of the rising cost of course materials, 2) collaborate with faculty and departments to drive down the cost of course materials and 3) to provide day one access to course materials for all students.
We are proud to have helped students save an estimated $3 million in textbook costs since the start of the program.
Does the institution provide incentives for academic staff that explicitly encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks?:
A brief description of the incentives to encourage the authorship, peer review, and/or adoption of open access textbooks:
Since 2018, Rowan University’s Affordability Task Force has issued $2,000 grants to faculty members seeking to redesign their teaching materials with the use of library, free, and open resources that would lower the cost of course materials for Rowan students.
If yes to either of the above, provide:
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