MATC Matters

Date:  October 28, 2008
To:  Full- & Part-time Faculty, Administrative Staff, Center Administrative Coordinators, Regional Campus Leads
From: Terrance S. Webb, Vice President for Learner Success
Re:  Book Adoptions Due November 1 

Don’t forget textbook adoptions and class supply lists for spring 2009 are due to the bookstores by NOVEMBER 1. 

It is critical that we receive this information from you to allow us time to prepare the used book buyback list. Used book buyback will be held during final exam week, December 15-19. Please indicate if package items (CD’s, disks, study guides, etc.) will be used for your class.  We need to know what parts of the package you will be using to determine what parts will need to be turned in at buyback. 

TWO STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM ONE USED BOOK! Your current student receives cash back at buyback, and your future student saves money purchasing the same book next semester. Accurate and timely information from you provides an opportunity for a successful used book buyback. The bookstores will be buying used books based on the information provided by you. 

Textbook adoption forms have been distributed in your mailboxes. Please contact your bookstore with any questions. If you did not receive the forms or need more please let your bookstore know and we will make sure that you get what you need from us.

When selecting your textbooks, keep in mind that we will order whatever book you choose. If it is your intention to order a custom or bundled textbook, please keep in mind that the ability to buy back used copies is affected.  Custom publications and bundles will not be available from a used book wholesaler.  After completing a course, students may not be able to sell the bundled or custom books to the bookstore due to missing or incomplete components. If ordering a bundled textbook, it is critical that you inform us if the components are used for the class or not.

We continue to offer the option of placing your textbook adoptions ONLINE for Truax classes. Start by going to the MATC Bookstore. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Faculty��?. Fill in the boxes on this page accordingly, and then click “Submit��? when finished.  Upon submission, you will receive an email confirming your order. If you have any questions, please e-mail the bookstore or call (608) 246-6017. 

For questions please contact:
Truax – Bettie Coffey – 246-6017
DTEC – Kathy Last or Don Wesolowski  – 258-2417

Thank you! We appreciate your continued communication and support.
Scott Heiman
MATC Bookstore Manager 

Terrance S. Webb
Vice-President for Learner Success
(608) 246-6270