Fall 2008
Committee:
President, Consultation Council Representatives
Whereas, According to the United States Government Accountability Office, in the last two decades, college textbook prices have increased at twice the rate of inflation increasing at an average of 6 % per year and is greatly due to developing products designed to accompany textbooks, such as CD-ROMs and other instructional supplements, of which both students and teachers do not take full advantage;
Whereas, Only a small percentage of classes utilize the majority of the required textbook materials, yet still require the purchase of the entire textbook;
Whereas, According to Bruce Hildebrand, Executive Director for Higher Education for the Association of American Publishers (AAP), custom textbooks are at the intersection of both student and faculty needs, enabling an efficient teaching method for professors and a quality learning experience for students; and
Whereas, According to the May 2007 Congressional report, custom textbooks are a solution for lowering student spending on course materials and would help offset the high costs of textbooks;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with the Legislature to amend California Code, requiring the use of a minimum of 60% of the textbook, or otherwise utilizing customized textbooks;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with California Community College System and its partners, other statewide student groups, and local associated student organizations, to make collaborative efforts to achieve the passage of such legislation.
Whereas, Only a small percentage of classes utilize the majority of the required textbook materials, yet still require the purchase of the entire textbook;
Whereas, According to Bruce Hildebrand, Executive Director for Higher Education for the Association of American Publishers (AAP), custom textbooks are at the intersection of both student and faculty needs, enabling an efficient teaching method for professors and a quality learning experience for students; and
Whereas, According to the May 2007 Congressional report, custom textbooks are a solution for lowering student spending on course materials and would help offset the high costs of textbooks;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with the Legislature to amend California Code, requiring the use of a minimum of 60% of the textbook, or otherwise utilizing customized textbooks;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges work with California Community College System and its partners, other statewide student groups, and local associated student organizations, to make collaborative efforts to achieve the passage of such legislation.