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Expanding Student Access with Longhorn Textbook Access

The University Co-op at The University of Texas at Austin launched Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA) to ensure students receive required course materials before the first day of class at a lower cost. The program supports the Co-op's longstanding mission of affordability and helping students start the semester prepared.

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How Eastern Iowa Community Colleges Deliver Day One Access

Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) implemented its Flat Rate Access program to provide students with required course materials through a predictable pricing model. The program ensures materials are available before the first day of class, helping students save money and start prepared.

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How UCCS Built and Branded TAAP

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) launched its Textbook Affordability and Access Program (TAAP) to ensure students receive required course materials before the first day of class. The program helps lower the cost of course materials while supporting student success.

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How Iowa Valley Community College District Upgraded Course Materials Delivery for a Rural, Concurrent Enrollment Institution

Iowa Valley Community College District (IVCCD) reimagined its course materials strategy to ensure consistent, day one access across its multi-campus district. Through its ACCESS program, a Total Access model, IVCCD delivers required materials to all students regardless of program, supporting affordability and a more reliable start to the term.

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How the University of Dayton Delivers Affordable Course Materials with Choice Through Complete Digital Access (CDA)

The University of Dayton took a phased approach to reducing financial barriers, growing its Course Access program through faculty adoption and campus-wide alignment. As costs continued to vary and high-cost programs remained a challenge, the university transitioned to Complete Digital Access (CDA), a Flexible Access program that simplifies day one access, strengthens campus collaboration, and supports student success.

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Modernizing Course Materials at Indian Hills Community College

Indian Hills Community College created IHCC Bookshelf to eliminate delays caused by financial aid timing, access code confusion, and complex workflows. The Course Access program provides students with required digital materials directly in Blackboard, ensuring they start each class prepared.

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How Grand Valley State University Delivers Affordable, Digital Access for Every Student

Grand Valley State University launched GVSU SAVE, a Course Access program designed to transform how students access materials across campus. The program provides a seamless digital experience with affordable, reliable materials available from day one.

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Increasing Engagement with Seamless Access

Faced with the limitations of traditional textbooks, distribution delays, high costs, and accessibility gaps, United Arab Emirates University embraced a fully integrated technology solution that provides an efficient, accessible, modern learning experience for students and faculty.

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How the University of Wolverhampton Library Powers the Digital Student Experience

In 2024, the University of Wolverhampton sought to expand its approach to digital learning by transitioning to VitalSource. By prioritising transparent collaboration with publishers and leveraging VitalSource’s robust platform and existing relationships, the university secured flexible, scalable agreements that enhanced both access and affordability.

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Case Study: Appalachian State University

Digital-first course materials delivery model keeps disruption in the rearview mirror.

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Students win with Inclusive Access

Inclusive Access (IA) is a course-by-course delivery model that ensures students are ready to learn on day one with the course materials they need to succeed at the lowest digital price.

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Annual Course Materials Report

This report aims to provide insight into higher education market trends, Inclusive Access (IA) and Equitable Access (EA) course programs, and student engagement behavior.
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