TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program

Welcome to Cumberland University's TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program, designed to provide affordable access to required course materials for all students. This innovative program allows students to access digital course materials on the first day of class, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed at a reduced cost.
 
TextSolutions Inclusive Access also benefits faculty by providing access to real-time data on student engagement to improve student outcomes. By offering a more affordable and accessible solution to course materials, we aim to enhance the educational experience for all Cumberland University students.

How it works

The program starts with faculty members selecting the course materials for their courses. Once the materials are selected, the CU Shop partners with publishers or vendors to negotiate a discounted price. 

When a student registers for a class that utilizes the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program, the materials are made available to students before or on the first day of class, and a course material charge is placed on their student account. 

Benefits for Students:

• Access to course materials on the first day of class, increasing their ability to prepare and engage in their studies.

• Cost savings, as the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program will offer course materials at a lower cost than traditional methods.

• Use financial aid to cover the cost of textbooks.

• Increased success rates and improved academic performance due to timely and easy access to course materials.

Benefits for Faculty:

• Access to a range of digital tools to enhance instruction and improve student engagement

• Reduced administrative burden through the program's support services and management of course materials

• Opportunity to customize course materials to meet specific teaching and learning needs

FAQs

What steps do I need to complete to ensure students are able to access their course materials on day one of each term?

Step 1: Verify the “VitalSource Course Material” tool is in your Canvas course

Step 2: Make sure your courseware, such as Cengage Mindtap, Pearson Mylabs, or McGraw-Hill Connect, has been set up within Canvas. 

Step 3: Add this information to your syllabus 

"When you registered for this course, you purchased the course materials at an exclusive low price. Once classes begin, you automatically gain immediate access to these materials in Canvas. If you decide to opt out, you will not be able to access the materials in Canvas anymore, and you might end up paying a higher price elsewhere for the same materials. If you have any questions, visit the Inclusive Access FAQ page at thecushop.com. You may also email the CU Shop at Cumberland@TextbookBrokers.com.

Step 4: Discuss the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program on the first day of classes with your students.

How are course materials delivered in the Day 1 Ready Program?

• eBook: Students and Faculty will click the Read Now button after selecting the “VitalSource Course Material” link within the course to view their eBook. Faculty will continue entering additional information to receive their free sample copy.
  
  
• Publiblisher-Delivered: Students will use the publisher link you add to your course within Canvas to receive their course materials and only use the “VitalSource Course Material” link in Canvas for opting out/in. Faculty will integrate the publisher's link within a Canvas module as usual for students to access their course materials.
  
  
• Code Reveal: Faculty will integrate the publisher's link within Canvas as usual for students to access their course materials. Students will click the Reveal Access Code button after selecting the “VitalSource Course Material” link within the course to receive their access code. Students will paste their access code into the publisher's link within Canvas to receive their course materials. 

How much do textbooks in the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program cost students? 

The Inclusive Access fee for a course will vary depending on the specific course materials included in the program and what price the CU Shop has negotiated with the publisher. Typically, course materials used in the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program will be at a highly discounted price.

How do students pay for course materials in the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program? 

The cost of the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program is automatically added to each student's tuition or course fees, and will pay for it through their student account. 

What does “opting out" mean?

To opt out of the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program means to decline the option to participate. If a student opts out, they will still need to obtain the required course materials through other means, more than likely at a higher price, such as purchasing or renting them from the CU Shop or finding other sources.

How do students opt out of the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program?

To opt out, students must log into Canvas, go to the course they wish to opt out of, and select the box “Opt Out of IA Program” before the add/drop date. Students have to repeat this process separately for each course and by course material that is a part of the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program.   

Do students need to opt out after they drop a course?

No, students will automatically be opted out of the TextSolutions Inclusive Access Program and will not be charged. Students who drop after the add/drop date will be charged with no refunds. 

Can students opt back in if I opted out by mistake?

Yes. To opt back in, students must log into Canvas, go to the course and course materials that was opted out of, and select the box “Opt Into IA Program” before the add/drop date.