Dear Chapter Leaders,
Please feel free to forward this to colleagues. Those who have been in contact with UUP about their posted course materials have received this notice directly, but we want to make sure all members are aware of the opportunity to be part of the action we are about to take.
For an updated flier that provides more information: http://uupinfo.org/reports/reportpdf/piracyflier061918final.pdf
Please respond with the information requested below if you want to be named in UUP’s action against companies that post and sell course materials without permission from authors.
Attorneys from UUP’s affiliate, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), are preparing a “Cease and Desist” order on behalf of UUP that would direct the companies to remove all materials belonging to individuals who agree to be named as victims. For all individuals named, the order will seek immediate removal and permanent protection against future posting of course materials.
UUP has been notified by members that course materials have been posted without permission on the following sites. If you discover other sites, please let me know.
Oneclass.com
Gradebuddy.com
Studyblue.com
coursehero.com
studysoup.com
chegg.com
Quizlet.com
Please reply with the following information by Monday, July 9, 2018:
I give UUP/NYSUT my permission to name me on Cease and Desist orders for all companies/websites I identify as having posted my materials: YES______ NO_________
Your name:
Campus:
Address:
Phone number where you can be reached during the summer:
For each website that contains your materials:
Website/company name:
List each course name and number:
Provide direct links to each course’s materials on company website or URL:
Have you sent the website a request for removal of your materials? Yes ____ No _____
If yes, were the materials removed? Yes ____ No _____
If so, for how long (permanently or just for a limited period)?
Let me know if you have any questions.
Jamie Dangler, PhD
Vice President for Academics
United University Professions
1-800-342-4206