Provost Lynnette Zelezny is calling for Fresno State to lead the CSU in the reduction of educational costs, which is the focus of the new “Be a Hero” campaign, an effort to lower the costs of textbooks and course materials. The program encourages faculty to select and use accessible, high-quality course materials at little or no cost to students.

Faculty participated by submitting their textbook orders to the Kennel Bookstore by April 15 for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. The Kennel Bookstore will research and provide low-cost options for students, including rental books, older editions, digital texts and used books. These options save students 25- to 60-percent off the price of a new textbook.


The campaign also encourages faculty to contact the Affordable Learning Solutions program on campus, which helps educators find alternatives to traditional textbooks that are free or nearly free.


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