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Task Force on Textbook Affordability Final Report
Taliaferro, Marian Heideman, Paul D. Randolph, Asia
Taliaferro, Marian
Heideman, Paul D.
Randolph, Asia
Abstract
Costs of textbooks and course materials for undergraduates are estimated nationally at up to $1200 per student per year. With that estimate, the aggregate costs for William & Mary’s 6250 undergraduates may approach $7.5 million per year; graduate students may add $1-2 million to that total. Course books and materials increase costs of college attendance, and for some students are barriers to success. The Textbook Affordability Taskforce (TATF) composed of W&M faculty, staff, and students was formed in August 2019. The TATF was charged with examining the issue of textbook affordability and with developing and delivering near-term and long-term recommendations for making textbooks more affordable for W&M students (Appendix A: Taskforce members and charge). The TATF broadened the charge to address costs of textbooks and other course materials.
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2020-02-22
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https://doi.org/10.21220/v2mm-sw42