Archived Webinar: A Not-Boring Tour of State OER Policies
Oregon’s state policies explained in the context of the nation-wide OER State Policy Tracker. Read more…
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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…
OER and Disciplinary Associations: SPARC Capstone Project by Kristin Whitman
Kristin Whitman, Library Director, Portland-Metro Campus, at Oregon Institute of Technology, completed her capstone project for the SPARC Open Education Leadership Program. 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…
What is the cost of course materials for a four-year degree at each university in Oregon?
When we talk about the cost of textbooks at Oregon’s universities, how much money are we really talking about? This post presents a summary of baseline research findings. Read more…
Four years and falling: Impact of statewide funding for textbook affordability
Over the four years that Oregon has invested statewide funding in textbook affordability, our community colleges have succeeded in reducing the cost of course materials for transfer degrees. Read more…
OER Symposium Topics & Facilitators
Announcing a terrific lineup of interactive session topics and facilitators for the statewide OER Symposium taking place May 17, 2019, at Lane Community College. Register today! Read more…
Two years and a big difference: Transfer degree course materials costs are down at Oregon’s community colleges
Over two years, estimated course materials costs have fallen as textbook affordability initiatives in Oregon’s community colleges have grown. Read more…
What is the cost of course materials for a transfer degree at each community college in Oregon?
When we talk about the cost of textbooks at Oregon’s community colleges, how much money are we really talking about? This post presents a summary of research findings. Read more…