Fall 2023, Resolution Number 20.02 Whereas, Academic Senate for California Community Colleges Resolution 20.02 F20 Ensure Course Cost Transparency for Students[1] encourages “local academic senates to advocate for the implementation of a process for consistent, clear, and transparent messaging to students prior to registration regarding all material and supply costs in appropriate locations including the …
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Environmental Geology – LibreTexts (Earle, 2021)This clearly organized and presented textbook features many informative diagrams and photographs and includes chapter review questions. It covers most of the C-ID required topics for Environmental Geology. The topics not included in the book, such as formation of the Earth, are easily found in other OER resources. Overall, this …
World History, Volume 2: from 1400 is designed to meet the scope and sequence of a world history course from 1400 offered at both two-year and four-year institutions. Suitable for both majors and non majors World History, Volume 2: from 1400 introduces students to a global perspective of history couched in an engaging narrative. Concepts and assessments help …
Monday, November 13, 2023 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Register for Compensating for OER and ZTC Projects Join us for a conversation about compensating faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders for their work on OER and ZTC projects. Does your college offer re-assigned time? Are stipends given and possibly limited? Is hourly compensation sufficient? …
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Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Access the “Journalism and OER” presentation slides As more individuals are interested in journalism, it’s important to ensure adherence to the discipline’s standards and principles. We must meet student journalists where they are and take them further – in story construction, design layout, and much …
This book explores the essential elements, processes. and techniques of successful academic writing. Focusing on significant developments in technology, learning styles, and cultural competencies, readers are introduced to the various critical stages of the essay writing process; with relevant links, exercises, and downloadable handouts.
This textbook explores the fundamental components of creative writing, including character development, plot structure, and stylistic techniques. It offers practical exercises to enhance creativity and refine writing skills in dedicated sections on fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction.