Textbook and Instructional Materials Committee 

CHARGE  
The Textbook and Instructional Materials Committee will: 

  1. Assist the District with the development and implementation of compliant policies pertaining to textbook and instructional material selection and access, including accessibility and copyright compliance. 
  2. Identify and make recommendations to remove institutional barriers related to textbook and instructional materials access and affordability 
  3. Establish guidelines for Santa Rosa Junior College faculty and staff for the timely selection and submission of course materials. 
  4. Develop strategies and best practices for the affordable provision of textbooks and/or instructional materials to students. 
  5. Develop strategies and presentations to keep faculty informed about best practices and emerging technologies for providing textbooks and/or instructional materials to students. 
  6. Support and inform faculty on the adoption and review of accessible Open Educational Resources (OER). 

 
The constituent makeup of the committee will reflect the diverse textbook and instructional materials needs of all students across academic departments. 
 
RECOMMENDS TO 
Vice President, Academic Affairs 
 
ACADEMIC SENATE CONSULTATION 
The Textbook and Instructional Materials Committee is an Academic Senate Consultation Committee.  
 
SELF ASSESSMENT YEAR 
Odd 
 
ACCJC STANDARDS 
2.7, 2.9 
 

MEMBERSHIP 

Chairs Committee Members Permanent Members by Position
  • Faculty  
  •  Administrator 
  • 2 Administrators (1 appointed by position; 1 Academic Affairs) 
  • 4 Classified (2 appointed by position; 1 appointed by Classified Senate; 1 appointed by SEIU) 
  • 4 Faculty (3 appointed by Academic Senate; 1 appointed by AFA) 
  • 2 Students (appointed by SGA) 
  • Dean, Disabled Students Programs and Services, or designee 
  • Library Services Specialist  
  • Alternate Media Specialist 

Membership Total: 12 
 

MEETINGS  
Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month during the academic year, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM 
 
BROWN ACT  
The Textbook and Instructional Materials Committee is not subject to the Brown Act.