Textbooks and Course Materials

Choice of textbooks and other course materials normally rests with the individual instructor. Without compromising the quality of the educational experience, it is appropriate for instructors to consider the cost of course materials when making selections. When there are multiple sections of a course taught by several instructors, the selecting of materials rests with the Program Chair or the appropriate multidisciplinary group. The Berea College Store can assist instructors in locating course materials or supplies needed for a class. The College Store provides on-line forms for ordering textbooks. The placing of book orders at the time requested by the College Store is expected, since doing so helps insure the availability of materials at the beginning of the term needed and assists the College in meeting federal Higher Education Opportunity Act guidelines since it allows students to know up front at registration what their expenses will be for the term.