Book Store Public Forum
Finally, a chance for some public input!| Host: | |
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| Network: | Maryland |
| Date: | Wednesday, February 11, 2009 |
| Time: | 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Location: | Baltimore Room, STAMP |
Description
After months of requesting a public forum on the consultation and bidding process for the new bookstore contract, the STAMP administration has finally responded with this:
"UNIVERSITY BOOK CENTER OPEN FORUM
Wednesday, February 11 - 5 pm to 6 pm in the Baltimore Room
There will be an open forum for students, faculty and staff regarding the University Book Center that is located in the Stamp. The format of the forum will allow for members of the campus community to provide feedback and ask questions regarding the campus bookstore operation."
Notice that this says NOTHING whatsoever about the closed-doors meetings where they pretend to seek student input, the complete lack of transparency on the bidding process, or the administration's refusal to consider an institutional nonprofit model that would save students money on textbooks, keep our money in the College Park community, and give students and faculty more control over inventory, labor standards, and social responsibility practices.
So, let's bring that up, eh?
"UNIVERSITY BOOK CENTER OPEN FORUM
Wednesday, February 11 - 5 pm to 6 pm in the Baltimore Room
There will be an open forum for students, faculty and staff regarding the University Book Center that is located in the Stamp. The format of the forum will allow for members of the campus community to provide feedback and ask questions regarding the campus bookstore operation."
Notice that this says NOTHING whatsoever about the closed-doors meetings where they pretend to seek student input, the complete lack of transparency on the bidding process, or the administration's refusal to consider an institutional nonprofit model that would save students money on textbooks, keep our money in the College Park community, and give students and faculty more control over inventory, labor standards, and social responsibility practices.
So, let's bring that up, eh?
Other Information
- Guests are allowed to bring friends to this event.
Event Type
This is an open event. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
Admins
- Books for Students, Not for Profit (creator)