Invite Your Campus Colleagues
Take the initiative! Use the examples/phrases below in your invitations to specific departments on your campus.
Help people understand why they should attend with you.
To Your Library
- TAC is a great way to strengthen bonds with store colleagues, learn about course materials from the store and vendor perspectives, and network with others who are managing inclusive/equitable access programs.
- The campus store and the library share common goals in creating universal student access to course materials.
- The programs and innovations librarians have developed are central to the strategies discussed at TAC.
- Explore successful OER content creation and implementation: planning, coordination, and management by faculty, librarians, academic services, and campus stores.
To Your Faculty & Academic Department Staff
- Explore ways to enhance the role of faculty in selecting course materials
- Understand the relationships between campus stakeholders re course materials strategies
- Learn about the benefits of new digital options, custom materials and OER
- Connect with publishers and service providers directly related to course materials distribution
To Your Students & Student Organization Leaders
- Understand the key topics and processes for selecting and adopting course materials
- Participate in (and influence) key textbook affordability discussions by contributing insights as applicable (attendees want to hear from you!
- Develop networking skills and experience with various business relationships
- Free lunch!
To Your LMS Administrators, Instructional Designers, & IT Staff
- Explore the impact of technology on student success, such as AI and other digital innovations
- Collaborate with campus stakeholders and participate in thought-provoking discussions
To Your Campus Administration
- Understand the role campus stores have in creating and coordinating affordability strategies
- Seek ways to create student success through collaborative (cross-departmental) affordability initiatives
