Affordable Learning Materials Committee

Affordable Learning Materials Committee Charge

Mission: For American River College students to have equitable and increased opportunities to succeed by reducing material costs, while increasing their quality.

Functions: The Affordable Learning Materials Committee works with faculty, students, and staff in programs across the campus to:

• Promote no cost learning materials for faculty selection.
• Facilitate the creation of open education resources.
• Identify alternative strategies to reduce textbook and course material costs for students.
• Educate faculty about strategies to reduce textbook and course material costs and its benefit to student equity and success.
• Make recommendations that address textbook affordability and accessibility, while respecting academic freedom and the professional rights and responsibilities of faculty to determine the planning and presentation of course material.
• Work with college and district groups in initiatives dealing with affordable textbooks and course materials.
• Develop objectives and timelines to accomplish actionable goals.