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'Course Hero' Web site presents possible copyright concerns for faculty

February 22, 2010

The University has recently become aware of a Web site called Course Hero at www.coursehero.com that contains content from Purdue courses including syllabi, exams and powerpoint presentations.

Any faculty member who is concerned that their copyrighted materials have been posted to this site without their permission should contact Donna Ferullo, director of the University Copyright Office, at ferullo@purdue.edu as soon as possible.

The University is investigating the site and considering possible legal and policy actions.