No, it doesn't--although using alternative materials might sometimes be useful. Here is the relevant portion of the federal requirement, though, after the process of comment and rule-making was completed, just so people know what their own institutions are trying to cope with:
Provisions of HEOA, effective July 1, 2010:
''(d) PROVISION OF ISBN COLLEGE TEXTBOOK INFORMATION IN COURSE SCHEDULES.-To the maximum extent practicable, each institution of higher education receiving Federal financial assistance shall-
''(1) disclose, on the institution's Internet course schedule and in a manner of the institution's choosing, the International Standard Book Number and retail price information of required and recommended college textbooks and supplemental materials for each course listed in the institution's course schedule used for preregistration and registration purposes, except that-
''(A) if the International Standard Book Number is not available for such college textbook or supplemental material, then the institution shall include in the Internet course schedule the author, title, publisher, and copyright date for such college textbook or supplemental material; and
''(B) if the institution determines that the disclosure of the information described in this subsection is not practicable for a college textbook or supplemental material, then the institution shall so indicate by placing the designation 'To Be Determined' in lieu of the information required under this subsection; and
''(2) if applicable, include on the institution's written course schedule a notice that textbook information is available on the institution's Internet course schedule, and the Internet address for such schedule.
''(e) AVAILABILITY OF INFORMATION FOR COLLEGE BOOKSTORES.- An institution of higher education receiving Federal financial assistance shall make available to a college bookstore that is operated by, or in a contractual relationship or otherwise affiliated with, the institution, as soon as is practicable upon the request of such college bookstore, the most accurate information available regarding-
''(1) the institution's course schedule for the subsequent academic period; and
''(2) for each course or class offered by the institution for the subsequent academic period-
''(A) the information required by subsection (d)(1) for each college textbook or supplemental material required or recommended for such course or class;
''(B) the number of students enrolled in such course or class; and
''(C) the maximum student enrollment for such course or class.
-----Original Message-----
From: Lindsay Thompson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 9:22 AM
To: Hanson, Karen; [log in to unmask]
Subject: RE: REVISED Memo for DOE Requirements
early posting of syllabi does not solve the problem of textbook costs -- except that it may encourage professors to seek other learning materials.
Lindsay J Thompson
Associate Professor
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School
100 International Drive
Baltimore MD 21202
Phone: 410.234.9426
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From: Feminist ethics and social theory [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Hanson, Karen [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 17:46
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Subject: Re: REVISED Memo for DOE Requirements
It is required by the latest reauthorization of the Higher Ed Act. It was motivated by a concern for the costs of textbooks, and the idea is that posting course materials early will allow students to shop around to get the cheapest deal. Faculty here have complained about it for a variety of reasons-- subtly coercive about late decisions on readings, directs posting to university bookstore (if such there be), etc.-but the basic concern is probably one many of us share-that textbook prices are unreasonably high and that affordability of higher ed is tied to issues of access to higher ed.
From: Feminist ethics and social theory [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Barrie Karp
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 5:22 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Fwd: REVISED Memo for DOE Requirements
This inquiry is pertinent to all educators, so, including feminist philosophy educators, in re surveillance, possible banning of texts and rights of professors, academic freedom, targeted fields, topics, materials, etc.:
Have any of you received this request (below) from the schools where you teach? Supposedly required by the US Dept. of Education?
Barrie Karp
NYC
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From:
Date: Thu, Feb 3, 2011
Dear Faculty,
The Department of Education now requires all colleges to post information about required text books and supplemental materials on the college website prior to registration. This means we need to collect the following (see below) for each of your Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 courses. Please email this information to [...] by February 18. Information about your texts can be found on amazon.com<http://amazon.com> and other similar websites. Make sure that the price you list is the publisher's retail price, not the amazon.com<http://amazon.com> (or any other website) sales price. Also, be advised, we are not endorsing Amazon or any other book retailer.
NOTE: If during the next 7 months you change your required texts and supplemental materials, you must notify the [dept] office with all pertinent information as soon as possible.
Thank you.
(For your convenience, this form is also attached.)
Please fill in for EACH required text:
Instructor Name
Course Name
Course Number
Semester of Course
Title
Author
Publisher
ISBN #
Retail Cost
Misc Required Material (if any)
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Barrie Karp, Ph.D., Philosophy
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