Archived Webinar: Ohio’s Innovative Approaches to Textbook Procurement
Watch this webinar to learn about two exciting, student-centered textbook affordability initiatives under way in Ohio. Read more…
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Thinking Critically About Inclusive and Equitable Access Programs
This post digs into the research on Inclusive and Equitable Access programs and shows that they may increase costs to some students while reducing their choices, with little evidence of benefit to student success. Read more…
Archived Webinar: Student-Centered Bookstore Models
When librarians and bookstore managers collaborate, students benefit! Read more…
Archived Webinar: Inclusive or Exclusive? Examining “Inclusive Access” Textbook Programs
Join Nicole Allen for an examination of the “Inclusive Access” model and what campuses can do to prioritize equity and inclusion for course materials in their decisions. Read more…
On-Time Course Materials Adoption Report
The purpose of the on-time course materials adoption policy is to provide transparent cost information to students at the point of registration so they can plan their entire budget for the upcoming term. This report shows that Oregon’s public community colleges and universities are making progress in communicating costs to students. Read more…
Updates on the Future for 2023
Peeking around the corner into 2023, the barriers preventing faculty from more widespread adoption of OER are the usual ones: time and money. Beyond these obvious constraints, though, here are four big challenges we’re thinking about right now. Read more…
Two Year Followup: Course material costs for four-year degrees at Oregon’s universities
When we talk about the cost of textbooks at Oregon’s universities, how much money are we really talking about? Read more…
Six Years of Community College Cost Savings: Impact of statewide funding for textbook affordability
During the six years that Oregon has invested statewide funding in textbook affordability, our community colleges have significantly reduced the cost of course materials for two-year transfer degrees. Read more…
Archived webinar: Library/Bookstore Integration at Columbia Gorge Community College
CGCC’s library/bookstore integration improves student access to course materials and addresses ongoing equity and affordability concerns on an individual and statewide level. Read more…
Archived Webinar: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Bookstore Collaboration: The Power of Ourselves
This webinar will highlights an innovative cooperative model for campus store collaboration. Read more…