ASU Textbook Rental
On December 6, 2004, the Faculty Senate at Appalachian State University voted 18-3 to dissolve the textbook rental program and institute "alternative methods for saving students money". The minutes of... continue reading »
"If it isn't broke, don't try to fix it"
"KEEP RENTALS"
"Tuition is high enough when you are paying your way on your own. Rental books are a great way to help with un-neccessary costs to the students. We can't afford hundreds of dollars for books that the teachers often require you to have but don't ever use!"
"Sell the Chancellors House"
"The Textbook rental system saves students money and makes it more fesiable to afford college for less fortunate individuals"
"Why get rid of a system that has only helped ASU to earn such privileged honors such as Time Magazine's top ranking school and number 1 in CPA passing percentages? Before demolishing something that works, a fully thought out alternative should be acknowle"
"Don't take away the only cool thing about class!"
"GO TO... http://www.israel-state-terrorism.org"
"It is a deciding factor among students who are finacially challenged to help defray the costs of an education. This is a ridiculous propsal aimed at making money, but seriously harming the student body."
