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Open Educational Resources (OER)

OER Committee Mission Statement

Mission
Since research demonstrates OER foster inclusivity, increased learning, retention, and completion, the mission of the OER Committee is to further the OER initiative at HACC by training and supporting faculty in the adoption, adaptation, and creation of OER for their courses. Additionally, the OER Committee will secure and distribute funding for faculty to implement OER. The committee’s mission is closely aligned with Commitment 2 of the college’s Strategic Plan.

 

Overview
The OER Committee seeks faculty applicants who intend to use funds to implement OER in their classes. All projects must be completed within the given time frame depending on the tier level listed below. Compensation to faculty will be provided when the adoption, adaptation or creation of OER and assessment are complete. Works produced in the grant period must be licensed under a Creative Commons license.

OER Committee Members

Mihajlo Balic - Business

Andrea Hartranft - Library 

Lise-Pauline Barnett - English 

Carole Kerper - Student Access Services 

Justin Bichler - Science

Eduardo Mora Cortes - CDI

Susan Cooper-Nguyen - Math

Connie Ogle - Social Science/ Engineering, Trades, & Computer Technology
Tamara Girardi - English

Allyson Valentine - Library OER Co-Chair

Valerie Gray - English OER Mentor Robert Wagner - Science OER Mentor
Jim Groff - Bookstore

Karen Woodring - English OER Co-Chair

Contacts

OER Co-Chairs

OER Faculty Mentors

Allyson Valentine (afvalent@hacc.edu)
Valerie Gray (vagray@hacc.edu)
Karen Woodring (kpwoodri@hacc.edu)
Robert Wagner (rmwagner@hacc.edu)