Fall 2021; Resolution Number 3.05 Whereas, Zero-Textbook-Cost (ZTC) refers to instances in which textbooks are available to students at no cost, and California Education Code §66406.9 requires that California community colleges “Clearly highlight, by means that may include a symbol or logo in a conspicuous place on the online campus course schedule, the courses that …

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Fall 2021; Resolution Number: 7.01 Whereas, The legislative intent of California Education Code §78052 is “that community college districts develop and implement zero-textbook-cost degrees and develop open educational resources for courses to reduce the overall cost of education for students and decrease the time it takes students to complete degree programs”; Whereas, California Education Code …

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Fall 2021; Resolution Number: 17.01 Whereas, Faculty have both the academic freedom to select the course materials they deem most appropriate (Resolution 19.01 F04) and the responsibility to consider the cost burden as they do so (Title 5, § 59404); Whereas, Provisions of the Higher Education Opportunity Act require each institution of higher education receiving …

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Tuesday, November 2, 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register for A Conversation about OER for English as a Second Language (ESL) Interested in creating, adopting, adapting, curating, or learning about OER for ESL? Come meet fellow ESL faculty for an informal conversation. We will talk about the resources that are already available and the resources …

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Wednesday, November 10, 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Register for A Conversation on OER for Introduction to International Relations (C-ID POLS 140) Please join us for a conversation on the available OER resources for teaching International Relations. We will review existing OER, discuss OER adoption, and share classroom experiences. All faculty welcome, especially those who …

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