Review of the GRCC Textbook Policy – 3RD Presentation to AGC Presented to AGC on February 14, 2017 Garry Brand & Mike Vargo

Team members Garry Brand – Business Faculty, Distance Learning Sophia Brewer – Library Faculty Bill Faber – Chemistry Faculty, Center for Teaching Excellence Jenna Hess – Counseling Faculty Julie Hess – Math Faculty Mike Vargo – Admin

Plan for today Review purpose of this policy. Review process to date. Review of the second draft policy revision. Discuss and ask for a vote of approval.

Purpose of this policy “To give clear direction dealing with use and ordering of textbooks, course packs, instructional materials, and supplies while ensuring the material meets the college’s commitment to equal access for all students.”

In our committee meetings We benchmarked our existing policy against a number of others including: California State CC system, Citrus Community College District, Columbia State CC, Mira Costa CC, North Shore CC, Piedmont Virginia CC, Valencia CC, and others (11 in total). We reviewed and synthesized the transcribed feedback from the first and second AGC discussions and table-top conversations. Based on the feedback and benchmarking, we developed a set of Guiding Principles that were incorporated into the document, and now a second draft which we are sharing with you today.

Draft Revision - GRCC Instructional Materials Policy

Comments and Discussion

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