ASI continues to debate the proposed Textbook Rental Program which could potentially save CSULB students hundreds of dollars a semester. Last Wednesday's ASI Senate meeting was buzzing with talk of a potential new program where students would rent the textbook for 40 percent of the original cost.
The program is already in effect at CSU campus' across southern California, including Cal State Fullerton and San Diego State University. These campus' charge students between 25 percent and 35 percent for their rental program. Charging 40 percent seemed to pose an issue amongst the senate, claiming 40 percent may be too steep.
Another concern brought forth by ASI Senator Thuy Tran was the possiblity for the rental program to increase to university's deficite which is already between $5 million and $6 million. ASI Vice President Christopher Chavez quickly explained to the senate that the 49er Shops would be behind the funding for the program, leaving the university's funds untouched.
Chavez contacted San Diego State Senate to see if they're program was running smoothly. There had been no complaints from students, staff or faculty thus far. After the senate meeting came to a close I took a minute to ask Chavez why the Senate seems to be taking their time before coming to a decision on the program, Chavez said this was an issue the senate wanted to consider from all angles before coming to a decision.
This Wednesday could hold the long awaited decision.
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