Omnibus bill reflects advocacy efforts by University leaders | The Daily Illini | Illinois

ab1630's bookmarks 2018-04-18

Summary:

"...While “The Office” is a comedy show, this script is not a joke. In reality, the cost of textbooks has reached soaring heights. The University’s undergraduate admissions tuition website cites the cost of books and supplies at $1,200 per year. This is not unique to our University or to the world of television. Set aside the glaring reality of the academic cost of a college education — which should be addressed as well — and ask how it is possible that supplemental educational resources could cost so much. This past November, an event was held on campus entitled “I-L-L Never Pay That Much For a Textbook.” The event was sponsored by the Illinois Student Government and proposed an alternative of open source textbooks, which would enable free access to textbooks published by University faculty with open copyright licenses. In addition to this event highlighting the cost of textbooks, student leaders have been lobbying officials all year to advocate for congressional appropriations to offset the cost of textbooks. Some students went directly to Capitol Hill to speak, while others signed letters to congressional leaders or worked with their campus libraries to send such letters...."

Link:

https://dailyillini.com/opinions/2018/04/17/omnibus-bill-reflects-advocacy-efforts-by-university-leaders/

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Date tagged:

04/18/2018, 17:44

Date published:

04/18/2018, 13:45