Selection Criteria

The book selection committee created a list of criteria, or things to consider, based on the recommendations found in the book Common Reading Programs: Going Beyond the Book . While no one book will have all of these qualities, we asked people to consider:

1. Theme: Does the book fit the theme selected for the year?
   
   
2. Student Learning Outcomes: Does the book address the outcomes?
   
   
3. Feasibility: Is the book a reasonable length (<400 pages)? Will it be in paperback by May?
   
   
4. Relevance: Are the characters and themes relevant to the K-State community and students, particularly as they transition from high school to college?
   
   
5. Integration: Could the book be used across disciplines (English, Leadership Studies, Biology, etc.) and campus programs (Residence Life, etc.)?
   
   
6. Programming: Does the book allow for engaging programs that will help us explore the text? Examples: Movies on the Grass, lectures, partnerships with academic units, etc.
   
   
7. Readability: Could students read this with relatively little guidance over the summer? Does it keep their attention until the end of the book? Does it appeal to a wide audience?
   
   
8. Author Availability: Is the author available to visit campus?