March 2024 Textbook Hero - Jen Feltes
Name: Jen Feltes What are some of the classes you teach? Healthcare IT, Human Disease for Health Professionals, Health Quality Management, and Medical Terminology How long have you been with CVTC? 6 years, 3 years as full-time faculty and 3 years as adjunct How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? 1 year What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? Ease of access for all students. We no longer need to wait for textbooks to arrive or until students can afford to purchase the textbook. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? In the fall of 2023, over $20,000, which does not include the savings for transcripted credit students in area high schools.