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Use of Self Authored Materials
Scope: Instructional Staff are covered by this policy.
Policy
Use of Self-Authored Material
In the event that an instructor wishes to utilize a commercial textbook(s) or other material which is authored by the instructor and the sale of which results in a royalty being paid to the instructor, then such textbook/material may only be required by the instructor if:
- the instructor’s chair or program director and dean have consented to the use of the textbook/material; or
- the majority of faculty within the instructor’s department has voted to permit the instructor’s use of the commercial textbook/material in the instructor’s class.
Sales of such items cannot be conducted directly between a faculty member and a student.
Related Form(s)
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Additional Resources and Procedures
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FAQ
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Policy Administration
Next Review Date
7/1/2023
Responsible Officers
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Legal Authority
- Ohio Ethics Laws
- 20 USC 1015(b)
Compliance Policy
Yes
Revision History
New Policy July 2021 (Formerly a Section of Texbook Policy)
Reference ID(s)
- MUPIM 10.4
- OAC 3339-10-04
Reviewing Bodies
- Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Miami University Senate