UVA Faculty Reject 'One Access' Textbook Program
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What happened
Faculty at the University of Virginia objected to the 'One Access' textbook program, which was designed to reduce student textbook costs by charging a flat fee each term. Judith Thomas, director of faculty programs at the University of Virginia Library, reported that a university senate committee concluded that faculty do not support the program as currently proposed.
From thecollegefix.com
Why it matters
The rejection of the program affects the cost structure for course materials at the University of Virginia. Faculty concerns regarding the program covered pedagogical impact, choice, and accessibility.
From thecollegefix.com
Who's involved
- University of VirginiaThe institution where the textbook program was proposed and reviewed.
- Judith ThomasDirector of faculty programs at the University of Virginia Library, involved in the program review.
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The entities involved
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University of Virginia
public university in Charlottesville, Virginia