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Is “Opt-In” the Future of Inclusive Access?
Register now for our April 25 webcast featuring a discussion about negotiated rulemaking and the University of Central Florida’s successful opt-in Inclusive Access program.
CT students, university staff clash over proposed textbook fee
By Jessika Harkay in the Connecticut Mirror
Students Petition Against Automatic Textbook Billing
By Cassidy Williams in WFSB Eyewitness News
Is Opt-In the Future of “Inclusive Access”?
Watch the recording of a presentation about pending regulatory changes for Inclusive Access and how one campus implements an opt-in model.
Biden can limit colleges’ scheme to tack textbook costs onto tuition
By Katie Wagman in The Hill
Department of Education Tackles Textbook Billing in Negotiated Rulemaking
The Department of Education is proposing a change to federal regulations that could curb “Inclusive Access” automatic textbook billing.
Colleges charge tons of junk fees for food and books. Biden may force them to scale back.
By Zachary Schermele in USA TODAY
Courseware Can Be Integral to a Course. Why, Then, Are Students Footing the Bill for It?
By Taylor Swaak in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Ten Tips to Save on College Textbooks and Avoid Extra Fees
While some studies show students are spending less on course materials, a new model known as “Inclusive Access” may be adding some of these costs to students’ tuition and fees.
ACRL/SPARC Forum: Emerging “Inclusive Access” Programs and Their Implications
Free webcast hosted by ACRL and SPARC on August 4, 2020 at 1:00pm Eastern.
Does Inclusive Access Affect Academic Outcomes? Interview with Dr. Elizabeth Spica
Our interview discusses a large-scale, peer-reviewed study that found no improvements in academic outcomes after switching to Inclusive Access.
Webcast: History of College Textbook Prices: Examining Past Practices and Emerging Models
Watch the recording from our webcast held May 24th, 2022.
Students Express Frustration with Online Textbook Charges
By Lena Wiebe in The Scarlet & Black
University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Textbook Fee Model Keeps Students’ Interests at Center
Is there a way to include textbook costs in tuition and fees while putting students’ interests first?
Webcast: Inclusive or Exclusive? Reexamining "Inclusive Access" Textbook Programs
Watch the recording from our Open Education Week webcast held March 9, 2022.
Video: Student Perspectives on Inclusive Access
This short video features three student perspectives on textbook costs and the challenges with getting automatically billed through Inclusive Access.
Do ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Programs Save Students Money? A New Site Urges Everyone to Read the Fine Print
By Taylor Swaak in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Introducing InclusiveAccess.org
InclusiveAccess.org is a community-driven initiative to raise awareness of the facts about automatic textbook billing. The website offers facts and tools to inform higher education decision-makers.
In the News
Do ‘Inclusive Access’ Textbook Programs Save Students Money? A New Site Urges Everyone to Read the Fine Print, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 12, 2021