Since the
format and delivery of course materials are evolving faster than almost any other
aspects of higher education, course materials specialists at campus bookstores
must stay on their toes if they expect to help faculty and students. The first
Course Materials eXperience (CM-X) on March 3-5 will give specialists an
opportunity to network and learn more about trends and innovative practices
involving textbooks and other course content.
To be held
in Salt Lake City, UT, in conjunction with NACS’ annual Campus Market Expo
(CAMEX) and Conference, the CM-X program will kick off with a discussion of
issues surrounding textbook affordability and student access.
The second
day of specialized educational sessions will explore inclusive access programs,
textbook rentals, how to analyze course materials sales to determine student
purchase patterns and cost savings, and advanced strategies in sourcing and
dynamic pricing. In addition, a panel of publishing executives will discuss
trends emerging now and on the horizon. Over lunch, participants will delve
into performance data and talk about what practices work best.
On day
three, CM-X moves to the Course Materials Theater on the CAMEX trade-show floor
for a series of presentations on new programs and formats now available for
textbooks.
Networking
events for course materials specialists are also built into the three-day
schedule.
For more
details on the schedule and registration, go to Course Materials eXperience.