Higher Ed Affordability Roundtable

The big picture

College leaders Sue Ellspermann (Ivy Tech) and Justin Lonon (Dallas College) discuss how their institutions are tackling affordability by eliminating textbook costs and putting students first.

Why it matters

Their initiatives have saved students millions while improving academic outcomes and retention rates.

Key takeaways:

• Both institutions eliminated profits from textbook sales
• Early access to materials improved student success rates
• Low-income and underrepresented students saw the biggest gains • Technology and AI will continue driving costs down