On the next episode of Viking Voices, the podcast is set to dive into an issue that hits close to home for college students everywhere: the soaring costs of textbooks. Mandi Goodsett, a performing arts and humanities librarian at Cleveland State University, is slated to appear on the show to talk about her significant work in the struggle to make textbooks more affordable for students. The episode promises insight into her mission that’s garnered attention across the campus community.
Viking Voices is making it a point to not only bring issues to light but to actively showcase the efforts being made to address them. The focus on textbook affordability is a testament to that commitment, and Goodsett is expected to thoroughly discuss how she’s been working to actively lower the cost burden on students—an initiative that's both necessary and timely. According to the Cleveland State University, a preview by University Marketing’s Matt Lupica, Goodsett’s contributions are already making a major impact.
With textbook prices steadily climbing, positioning a considerable strain on student finances, Goodsett's mission becomes more poignant. The upcoming episode, airing on September 24, will certainly be a must-listen for those in the academic community and beyond who care deeply about the sustainability of higher education. Mandi Goodsett's work embodies the kind of grassroots activism that can lead to substantial, tangible change within the institutional framework of education.
