08/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/08/2024 03:19
Dear faculty,
As we approach the start of the fall 2024 semester, I want to remind you to complete the adoption of your course materials to ensure they are available for students to acquire in advance. Timely textbook adoption is beneficial for all of our students, particularly those on agency scholarships and student-athletes, who are required to obtain their course materials from the on-campus bookstore.
You can use the Follett Discover tool in Blackboard to manage your adoptions and readopt items from past terms. For technical support or questions regarding textbook ordering, please contact bookstore manager John Sublette at 312-413-5500 or [email protected].
Key reasons for early textbook adoption include:
Additionally, this recommendation complies with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Textbook Provision.
I also encourage you to consider utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER) where appropriate for your courses and instructional needs. More information about Open Educational Resources can be found on the University Library's website.
Thank you for supporting our students in getting a strong start to the semester.
Sincerely,
Karen J. Colley
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs