5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Sponsored by Premier Partner VitalSource

Pre-Event Networking Mixer

Arriving early? Join colleagues for an informal evening of conversation and connection before TAC officially begins. Enjoy a hosted reception with light appetizers and beverages, meet fellow attendees, and start building relationships that can enhance your conference experience.

Morning

Breakfast on your own

8:30 am – 9:00 am

Registration & Check-in

9:00 am – 9:15 am

Day 1 Welcome

Start the conference with a burst of TAC energy! This lively session introduces the topics and connection opportunities through oddly satisfying “TACronyms” and clever TAC-themed wordplay to highlight what’s ahead and share ways you can maximize the TAC experience.

9:15 am – 10:15 am

Pass the Mic: Student Voices Behind the Data

What do students really think about course materials and affordability? Through candid video interviews, students share their experiences and perspectives. Combined with national NACS research, these authentic voices will provide context behind the data and help shape the conversations that follow throughout TAC.

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Shared Challenges, Shared Solutions



From traditional textbooks and courseware to access programs and AI, today’s course materials landscape presents both opportunities and challenges. Through table discussions and group sharing, you will explore common issues, learn from others’ experiences, and exchange practical ideas to take back to your campus.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Sponsored by  Campus eBookstore Inc and our Premier Partner VitalSource

Networking Lunch

Some of the most valuable conversations begin over lunch (and in the hallways!). Consider joining a different table, meeting new colleagues, exchanging ideas, and sharing experiences to build relationships that can extend well beyond the conference.

1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

OER & Student Success

with C. Edward Watson, VP for Digital Innovation, AACU: American Association of Colleges & Universities

Take a deeper look into Open Educational Resources initiatives. Watson will share the findings from a 2-year research study on OER and its impact on student success.

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm

Insights from a Campus Store

featuring OSU Beaver Store at Oregon State University, with James Howard, Chief Academic Materials Officer

Hear about the Beaver Store's opt-in AutoAccess program as an alternative to the more common opt-out programs used by many college campuses. See how they have implemented the program and how it has helped enhance student affordability for course materials.

4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

The Evolving Role of AI

The integration of AI into educational content is about creating richer, more engaging learning experiences. Led by Greg Fenton (FullGlass AI) and TAC facilitators, this panel features representatives from Taylor & Francis Group, Cambridge University Press, Cengage, and others who will share how AI is impacting student success.

5:45 pm – 7:00 pm

Connections Reception

Continue discussions and interactions with campus colleagues while enjoying food and drinks. Be sure to move around the room to visit with every sponsoring vendor, explore new opportunities, and establish new contacts!

Morning

Breakfast on your own

8:30 am – 8:45 am

Day 2 Welcome

This quick intro offers new “TACronyms” and TAC-themed wordplay to get everyone on the same page for today’s learning, sharing, and connecting.

8:45 am – 10:00 am

Cross-Campus Perspectives on EdTech

Featuring the University of Tennessee, Knoxville:

Brian Wright, Director, VolShop

Betty Phillips, Course Materials Manager, VolShop

Fred Kelly, ITR Support Specialist, Office of Innovative Technologies

Rosie Sasso, IT Manager, Office of Innovative Technologies

Discover how this partnership is creating a more connected, affordable, accessible, and student-centered digital course materials experience. Learn how they support course material delivery, manage EdTech integrations, and ensure students have day-one access to the resources they need. Hear how a monthly collaboration forum continuously enhances the Canvas experience for students, faculty, and staff.

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Insights from a Campus Store

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Sponsored by Program Sponsor,
NACS Foundation

Networking Lunch



If some of the best conversations begin over lunch, some of the most productive ones happen before heading home. Use lunch as an opportunity to deepen your connections, compare notes, and identify next steps to carry forward after TAC.

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Collaborating with Campus Stakeholders

Moving affordability initiatives forward often depends on engaging the right people at the right time. This interactive discussion will help you explore ways to strengthen existing relationships and partnerships; engage new voices; identify opportunities to deepen collaboration; and expand impact on your campus.

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Take Action: Closing Reflections & Next Steps 



Look back on the themes, discussions, and discoveries from TAC. Identify what resonated most, what deserves further exploration, and what actions you will take to support student success after returning to campus.