The Textbook Update Process is designed to be thorough and efficient, encompassing several key stages. It begins with the identification of new textbook information and progresses through assessment, contracting, course updating, review, and final approval. Throughout this process, we prioritize collaboration between Department Faculty, Course Owners, and administrative departments to ensure that all updates are carefully considered and effectively implemented.
Features:
- Comprehensive Assessment: We use a detailed checklist to determine the extent of updates needed, ensuring that all necessary changes are identified.
- Collaborative Approach: The process involves multiple stakeholders, fostering cooperation between faculty, department chairs, and administrative staff.
- Quality Control: A multi-step review and approval process ensures that all updates meet our high standards for academic content.
- Transparent Communication: Regular updates and clear documentation keep all parties informed throughout the process.
Textbook Update Process
Identification and notification of needed Textbook Update by CTLE
- Access to textbook information requested for CTLE and Course Owner
- Email chair and course owner notifying them of new textbook, Including textbook information and citation
- Enroll Course Owner and Chair in OL and OG Deliveries
- Forward Project Plan and Department Syllabus to Course Owner
Assessment (Evaluation) by Developing Faculty (DF)/Course Owner
- Review the Project plan
- Complete TU checklist to determine extent of update
- Determine extent of 3rd party integration (MindTap, MyLab, Wiley, J&B) if applicable
- Submit completed TU Checklist
- Notify CTLE if Course Owner will not do the textbook update and assign Developing Faculty
Contracting by CTLE
- Send Contract to DF/Course Owner, chair/director and dean for signatures via JotForm
- Send Textbook Update Process PowerPoint to DF/Course Owner along with textbook update schedule when signed contract is received.
Update Course by both DF/Course Owner and CTLE
- DF / Course Owner returns project plans
- DF / Course Owner writes welcome letter summarizing changes due to textbook update
- DF / Course Owner makes changes to Department Syllabus and returns to CTLE
- CTLE completes the required updates to the course as specified on project plan
Review and Approval by DF/Course Owner and Chair
- DF reviews and either sends back edits or approves textbook updates
- Chair/Director reviews and either sends back edits or approves textbook updates
Payment by CTLE
- Payment initiated upon chair/director and DF approval of updates
- DF notified of the payment date
