Amy Hofer
Hi all, please pay a visit to the openoregon.org site for a whole bunch of recent blog posts or to catch up on recordings of webinars you missed. Good stuff! :) Amy
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources
Envisioning a People’s History of Open with Marco Seiferle-Valencia This presentation will trace how many of the philosophical and practical foundations of Open are demonstrated by earlier education activists and innovators, especially Black and Brown Women of Color. April 7, 12-1.
2023 Open Education Champion Award Nominations Open Oregon Educational Resources seeks nominations for the 2023 open education champion awards. Send your nominations by April 7.
Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium 2023 takes place on April 28! Register by April 14.
Copyright for Complete Beginners Join Copyright First Responders for an explanation of copyright and open licenses. We’ll assume that you have no prior knowledge and start from scratch. Bring your questions! May 19, 12-1.
Office Hours with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer every Wednesday, 9-11.
Other ways to get involved
What Makes a Practice a High Impact Practice?, hosted by DOERS3. March 23, 11am Pacific.
Open Dialogue: Bookstores and the Future, hosted by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. April 4, 1 Pacific.
Registration is open for the Northeast Regional OER Summit 2023, taking place virtually April 4-5.
Open Education and Community Impact, hosted by CCCOER. April 12, 12-1 Pacific.
Online Student Retention and Completion Conference, hosted by the Oregon Community College Distance Learning Association. This is a hybrid event that can be attended in Salem or on Zoom on April 14.
The Transformative Power of OER/ZTC Pathways, hosted by CCCOER. May 10, 12-1 Pacific.
Calls for proposals in the open education field
AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open Educational Resources is accepting applications through March 31.
The Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education call for papers is open. They are accepting articles, discussion pieces, columns, and reviews of published OER. Submissions for the 2023 issue are due by April 5.
The Open Education Conference, taking place virtually from November 7-9, is accepting proposals through April 17. They’re also looking for Program Selection Committee Members to sign up by March 20 and Proposal Reviewers to sign up by April 17.
The Open Education Global 2023 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Amiskwaciwâskahikan) October 16-18, is accepting proposals through May 15.
The 2023 application period for the U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program is now open. The deadline to submit applications is May 16, 2023.
The Library Publishing Coalition seeks applications for their Library Publishing Curriculum Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief. Apply by May 26.
OER-related job opportunities
At least this one isn’t too far away: Pacific Lutheran University is hiring a Dean of the Library whose work includes OER. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Moreno Valley College is hiring an Open Education Librarian. Apply by March 17.
Again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Clemson Libraries is hiring a Head of Open Scholarship. Apply by March 20.
Creative Commons is hiring a remote Learning and Training Manager. Apply by March 21.
Lane Community College is hiring a Faculty Instructional Designer whose work includes OER support. The position closes at 9pm on March 26.
As I said, I don't want anyone to leave Oregon, but York University is hiring a Digital Engagement Librarian whose work includes OER support. Deadline for applications is March 31.
Once again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Spokane Community College is hiring a Faculty Librarian that includes OER in the description. The position closes on April 4.
Amy Hofer
Amy Hofer
Hi all, Meggie Wright at Lane Community College shared two news articles about an eye-catching display of instant ramen that illustrates what textbook savings can mean for students: Use of OER materials means savings for students and flexibility for faculty at Lane and Library ramen display showcases the cost of textbooks. Enjoy! Amy
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources
Envisioning a People’s History of Open with Marco Seiferle-Valencia This presentation will trace how many of the philosophical and practical foundations of Open are demonstrated by earlier education activists and innovators, especially Black and Brown Women of Color. April 7, 12-1.
2023 Open Education Champion Award Nominations Open Oregon Educational Resources seeks nominations for the 2023 open education champion awards. Send your nominations by April 7.
Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium 2023 takes place on April 28! Register by April 14.
Copyright for Complete Beginners Join Copyright First Responders for an explanation of copyright and open licenses. We’ll assume that you have no prior knowledge and start from scratch. Bring your questions! May 19, 12-1.
Office Hours with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer every Wednesday, 9-11.
Other ways to get involved
Open Dialogue: Bookstores and the Future, hosted by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. April 4, 1 Pacific.
Registration is open for the Northeast Regional OER Summit 2023, taking place virtually April 4-5.
Open Education and Community Impact, hosted by CCCOER. April 12, 12-1 Pacific.
Online Student Retention and Completion Conference, hosted by the Oregon Community College Distance Learning Association. This is a hybrid event that can be attended in Salem or on Zoom on April 14.
The Transformative Power of OER/ZTC Pathways, hosted by CCCOER. May 10, 12-1 Pacific.
Calls for proposals in the open education field
AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open Educational Resources is accepting applications through March 31.
The Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education call for papers is open. They are accepting articles, discussion pieces, columns, and reviews of published OER. Submissions for the 2023 issue are due by April 5.
Nominations are open for the OEGlobal Board of Directors. If you’re interested, let me know before the April 14 deadline and I’ll nominate you!
The Oregon Information Literacy Summit, taking place virtually during the last two weeks of May, is accepting proposals by April 14. Open pedagogy is one of the suggested presentation topics.
The Open Education Conference, taking place virtually from November 7-9, is accepting proposals through April 17. They’re also looking for Program Selection Committee Members to sign up by March 20 and Proposal Reviewers to sign up by April 17.
The Open Education Global 2023 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Amiskwaciwâskahikan) October 16-18, is accepting proposals through May 15.
The 2023 application period for the U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program is now open. The deadline to submit applications is May 16, 2023.
The Library Publishing Coalition seeks applications for their Library Publishing Curriculum Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief. Apply by May 26.
OER-related job opportunities
Lane Community College is hiring a Faculty Instructional Designer whose work includes OER support. The position closes at 9pm on March 26.
Not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Bowling Green State University is hiring an Open Educational Resources Strategist. The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by March 29, 2023.
Again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but York University is hiring a Digital Engagement Librarian whose work includes OER support. Deadline for applications is March 31.
Once again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is hiring a three-year resident OER Publishing Librarian position. This position is open until filled, but for best consideration, applications should be received by Sunday, April 2nd.
Reed College is hiring a Director of Collection Services whose work includes OER support. Review of applications will begin on Monday, April 3, 2023 and continue until the position has a final candidate pool.
As I said, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Spokane Community College is hiring a Faculty Librarian that includes OER in the description. The position closes on April 4.
Amy Hofer
Hi all, former Lane Community College instructor Steve Owen published an op-ed in Community College Daily about his experience with the Equity & Open Ed faculty cohort! Read all about it: Using OER for equity and more :) Amy
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources
Envisioning a People’s History of Open with Marco Seiferle-Valencia This presentation will trace how many of the philosophical and practical foundations of Open are demonstrated by earlier education activists and innovators, especially Black and Brown Women of Color. April 7, 12-1.
2023 Open Education Champion Award Nominations Open Oregon Educational Resources seeks nominations for the 2023 open education champion awards. Send your nominations by April 7.
Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium 2023 takes place on April 28! Register by April 14.
Copyright for Complete Beginners Join Copyright First Responders for an explanation of copyright and open licenses. We’ll assume that you have no prior knowledge and start from scratch. Bring your questions! May 19, 12-1.
Office Hours with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer every Wednesday, 9-11.
Other ways to get involved
All Things Open Week, hosted by Kennesaw State University Libraries, takes place virtually April 3-7.
Open Dialogue: Bookstores and the Future, hosted by Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. April 4, 1 Pacific.
Registration is open for the Northeast Regional OER Summit 2023, taking place virtually April 4-5.
Open Education and Community Impact, hosted by CCCOER. April 12, 12-1 Pacific.
Online Student Retention and Completion Conference, hosted by the Oregon Community College Distance Learning Association. This is a hybrid event that can be attended in Salem or on Zoom on April 14.
The Library Publishing Forum, hosted by the Library Publishing Coalition, takes place virtually May 8–11, 9-2 Pacific.
The Transformative Power of OER/ZTC Pathways, hosted by CCCOER. May 10, 12-1 Pacific.
Calls for proposals in the open education field
AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open Educational Resources is accepting applications through March 31 (today!).
The Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education call for papers is open. They are accepting articles, discussion pieces, columns, and reviews of published OER. Submissions for the 2023 issue are due by April 5.
Nominations are open for the OEGlobal Board of Directors. If you’re interested, let me know before the April 14 deadline and I’ll nominate you!
The Oregon Information Literacy Summit, taking place virtually during the last two weeks of May, is accepting proposals by April 14. Open pedagogy is one of the suggested presentation topics.
The Open Education Conference, taking place virtually from November 7-9, is accepting proposals through April 17. They’re also looking for Program Selection Committee Members to sign up by March 20 and Proposal Reviewers to sign up by April 17.
The Open Education Global 2023 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Amiskwaciwâskahikan) October 16-18, is accepting proposals through May 15.
The 2023 application period for the U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program is now open. The deadline to submit applications is May 16, 2023.
The Library Publishing Coalition seeks applications for their Library Publishing Curriculum Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief. Apply by May 26.
OER-related job opportunities
Xavier University of Louisiana is hiring remote Part-time Liaison Librarian positions that include OER in the description. The positions are open until filled.
Not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Berea College is hiring an Open Educational Resources Librarian. The position is open until filled.
Again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but York University is hiring a Digital Engagement Librarian whose work includes OER support. Deadline for applications is March 31 (today!).
Once again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press is hiring a three-year resident OER Publishing Librarian position. This position is open until filled, but for best consideration, applications should be received by Sunday, April 2nd.
Reed College is hiring a Director of Collection Services whose work includes OER support. Review of applications will begin on Monday, April 3, 2023 and continue until the position has a final candidate pool.
As I said, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Spokane Community College is hiring a Faculty Librarian that includes OER in the description. The position closes on April 4.
One more time, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Northwestern University Libraries is hiring a Digital Publishing and Repository Librarian that includes OER in the description. Apply by April 21.
Amy Hofer
Hi all, we’ve opened a call for expressions of interest for large-scale projects to take place in the 2023-25 biennium (this is separate from our regular call for OER grant proposals, which is coming soon). Pitch us your idea for developing high-quality open educational resources including textbooks and ancillary materials with an equity lens! Forms are due May 5. Amy
Legislative update:
Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means committee is traveling around Oregon to receive public input on state budget priorities.
We want these legislators to hear from lots of people that the state should invest in affordable textbooks and open education through HB 3121.
Step-by-step instructions for providing 2-minute testimony: Testimony Preparation: Statewide Textbook Affordability Program Funding Increase for Ways & Means Roadshow.
Colleen Sanders, Open Educational Resources & Course Materials Affordability Faculty, Linn-Benton Community College, created an adaptable assignment to encourage student participation: Testimony Preparation Assignment Template.
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources
2023 Open Education Champion Award Nominations Open Oregon Educational Resources seeks nominations for the 2023 open education champion awards. Send your nominations by April 14.
Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium 2023 takes place on April 28! Register by April 14.
Large-scale OER Projects Q&A The call for expressions of interest for large-scale OER projects is due May 5, 2023. Bring any and all questions to this drop-in session, and get some answers! April 24, 1-2.
Large-scale OER Projects: Expression of Interest Pitch us a large-scale project developing high-quality open educational resources including textbooks and ancillary materials with an equity lens! Expressions of interest due May 5.
Copyright for Complete Beginners Join Copyright First Responders for an explanation of copyright and open licenses. We’ll assume that you have no prior knowledge and start from scratch. Bring your questions! May 19, 12-1.
Office Hours with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer every Wednesday, 9-11.
Other ways to get involved
Open Education and Community Impact, hosted by CCCOER. April 12, 12-1 Pacific.
Online Student Retention and Completion Conference, hosted by the Oregon Community College Distance Learning Association. This is a hybrid event that can be attended in Salem or on Zoom on April 14.
Leveraging Open Educational Resources to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, hosted by AAC&U. April 20, 11-12 Pacific.
Wikipedia Editathon: Editing for Equity, hosted by Oregon State University. April 21, 1-4 Pacific.
AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open Educational Resources extended their application deadline through May 1.
The Library Publishing Forum, hosted by the Library Publishing Coalition, takes place virtually May 8–11, 9-2 Pacific.
The Transformative Power of OER/ZTC Pathways, hosted by CCCOER. May 10, 12-1 Pacific.
Calls for proposals in the open education field
Nominations are open for the OEGlobal Board of Directors. If you’re interested, let me know before the April 14 deadline and I’ll nominate you!
The Oregon Information Literacy Summit, taking place virtually during the last two weeks of May, is accepting proposals by April 14. Open pedagogy is one of the suggested presentation topics.
Apply for service on the CCCOER Executive Council by April 21.
The Open Education Conference, taking place virtually from November 7-9, is accepting proposals through April 17. They’re also looking for Program Selection Committee Members to sign up by March 20 and Proposal Reviewers to sign up by April 17.
The Open Education Global 2023 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Amiskwaciwâskahikan) October 16-18, is accepting proposals through May 15.
The 2023 application period for the U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program is now open. The deadline to submit applications is May 16, 2023.
The Library Publishing Coalition seeks applications for their Library Publishing Curriculum Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief. Apply by May 26.
The 2023 OER Faculty Institute call for proposals is due June 5. This event is hosted by The Clover Park Technical College’s Teaching and Learning Center and takes place virtually on August 11 and 12.
OER-related job opportunities
Reed College is hiring a Director of Collection Services that includes OER in the description. Review of applications began on April 3.
Xavier University of Louisiana is hiring remote Part-time Liaison Librarian positions that include OER in the description. The positions are open until filled.
Not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Berea College is hiring an Open Educational Resources Librarian. The position is open until filled.
Again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Thomas Jefferson University is hiring a Health Sciences and Applied Research Librarian that includes OER in the description. The position is open until filled.
Once again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Northwestern University Libraries is hiring a Digital Publishing and Repository Librarian that includes OER in the description. Apply by April 21.
As I said, I don’t want anyone to leave Oregon, but UMass Boston is hiring a Scholarly Communications, Data, and Affordable Learning Librarian. Applications close April 28.
Amy Hofer
Hi all, the Virtual OER Symposium is right around the corner on April 28. Join Oregon’s open education community to learn about innovative projects taking place across our state, and connect and collaborate with other interested faculty! Register today :) Amy
Want to work with us?
RFP Instructional Designers 2023 is due April 28
OER Development Consultant RFP is due May 12
Legislative update:
Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means committee is traveling around Oregon to receive public input on state budget priorities.
We want these legislators to hear from lots of people that the state should invest in affordable textbooks and open education through HB 3121.
Step-by-step instructions for providing 2-minute testimony: Testimony Preparation: Statewide Textbook Affordability Program Funding Increase for Ways & Means Roadshow.
Colleen Sanders, Open Educational Resources & Course Materials Affordability Faculty, Linn-Benton Community College, created an adaptable assignment to encourage student participation: Testimony Preparation Assignment Template.
Kudos to our project partners presenting at conferences!
Kim Puttman, Adult Basic Skills and Sociology Faculty, Oregon Coast Community College, presented yesterday at HEROE-S Forum, hosted by the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures, Louisiana State University. Kim’s presentation was titled Transforming Learning and Teaching: How a collaborative open-source textbook project is making us better students and teachers.
A contingent of Oregonians working on the Open Oregon Educational Resources Targeted Pathways project presented at the Pacific Sociological Association conference:
Talking about Justice: The Role of Interfaith and Interspiritual Dialog in Anti-racist and Anti-patriarchal Social Justice. Kim Puttman, Oregon Coast Community College; Arfa Aflatooni, Linn Benton Community College
"I Can't Wait" Embracing the Liquid Syllabus for Humanizing Courses. Shanell Sanchez, Southern Oregon University
Open Educational Resources (OER) as Tools in Building Equity in Sociology panel. Matthew Gougherty and Jennifer Puentes, Eastern Oregon University; Ben Cushing and Heidi Esbensen, Portland Community College; Kim Puttman, Elian Emmett, and Marisol Martinez-Garcia Oregon Coast Community College.
Gentle Action Theory as a Method of Deliberative Democracy In Addressing the Lack of Voice for Indigenous Students in Institutions of Higher Education. Carma Corcoran, Portland State University
The Effects of Wildfire on the Health and Social Support Networks of Rural Older Adults. Kelly Szott, Southern Oregon University; Kristin Hocevar, Southern Oregon University; Brooke Carlton, Southern Oregon University
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources
2023 Open Education Champion Award Nominations Open Oregon Educational Resources seeks nominations for the 2023 open education champion awards. Send your nominations by April 14 (today!).
Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium 2023 takes place on April 28! Register by April 14 (today!).
Large-scale OER Projects Q&A The call for expressions of interest for large-scale OER projects is due May 5, 2023. Bring any and all questions to this drop-in session, and get some answers! April 24, 1-2.
Large-scale OER Projects: Expression of Interest Pitch us a large-scale project developing high-quality open educational resources including textbooks and ancillary materials with an equity lens! Expressions of interest due May 5.
Copyright for Complete Beginners Join Copyright First Responders for an explanation of copyright and open licenses. We’ll assume that you have no prior knowledge and start from scratch. Bring your questions! May 19, 12-1.
Office Hours with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer every Wednesday, 9-11.
Other ways to get involved
Leveraging Open Educational Resources to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, hosted by AAC&U. April 20, 11-12 Pacific.
Wikipedia Editathon: Editing for Equity, hosted by Oregon State University. April 21, 1-4 Pacific.
AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open Educational Resources extended their application deadline through May 1.
The Oregon Open Learning team (Oregon’s K-12 OER initiative) invites you to attend its OER Office Hours. May 5, 1-2 Pacific.
The Library Publishing Forum, hosted by the Library Publishing Coalition, takes place virtually May 8–11, 9-2 Pacific.
Open Pedagogy Training Workshop, hosted by the Open Education Network. May 9, 12-1 Pacific.
The Transformative Power of OER/ZTC Pathways, hosted by CCCOER. May 10, 12-1 Pacific.
Creative Commons Certificate courses for Academic Librarians, Educators, and Open Culture/GLAM begin June 12.
Calls for proposals in the open education field
Apply for service on the CCCOER Executive Council by April 21.
The Open Education Conference, taking place virtually from November 7-9, is accepting proposals through April 17. They’re also looking for Program Selection Committee Members to sign up by March 20 and Proposal Reviewers to sign up by April 17.
The Open Education Global 2023 Conference, taking place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Amiskwaciwâskahikan) October 16-18, is accepting proposals through May 15.
The 2023 application period for the U.S. Open Textbook Pilot grant program is now open. The deadline to submit applications is May 16, 2023.
The Library Publishing Coalition seeks applications for their Library Publishing Curriculum Editorial Board and Editor-in-Chief. Apply by May 26.
The 2023 OER Faculty Institute call for proposals is due June 5. This event is hosted by The Clover Park Technical College’s Teaching and Learning Center and takes place virtually on August 11 and 12.
OER-related job opportunities
Not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Northwestern University Libraries is hiring a Digital Publishing and Repository Librarian that includes OER in the description. Apply by April 21.
Again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but Northern Kentucky University is hiring a Head of Library Digital Scholarship and Communication Services position that includes OER in the description. Initial review begins April 23.
Once again, not that I want anyone to leave Oregon, but UMass Boston is hiring a Scholarly Communications, Data, and Affordable Learning Librarian. Applications close April 28.
As I said, I don’t want anyone to leave Oregon, but Cascadia College is hiring an Instructional Designer position that includes OER in the description. Apply by May 1.
As before, I don’t want anyone to leave Oregon, but Virginia Commonwealth University is hiring an Open Educational Resources Librarian. This position reports to former Portland State librarian Karen Bjork! They’re hosting Zoom info sessions on 4/21, 9-10 Pacific and 4/25, 12-1 Pacific and the application review date is May 7.
Amy Hofer
Hi all, the Virtual OER Symposium is next week! Register today and check out the newly added information about our keynote, "Design Justice and Design Pedagogies" with Dr. Costanza-Chock. We’ve opened up our virtual conference site and identified this year’s OER Champions. See you next Friday! - Amy
Want to work with us?
RFP Instructional Designers 2023 is due April 28
OER Development Consultant RFP is due May 12
Legislative update:
Oregon’s Joint Ways & Means committee is traveling around Oregon to receive public input on state budget priorities.
We want these legislators to hear from lots of people that the state should invest in affordable textbooks and open education through HB 3121.
Step-by-step instructions for providing 2-minute testimony: Testimony Preparation: Statewide Textbook Affordability Program Funding Increase for Ways & Means Roadshow.
Colleen Sanders, Open Educational Resources & Course Materials Affordability Faculty, Linn-Benton Community College, created an adaptable assignment to encourage student participation: Testimony Preparation Assignment Template.
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources
Large-scale OER Projects Q&A The call for expressions of interest for large-scale OER projects is due May 5, 2023. Bring any and all questions to this drop-in session, and get some answers! April 24, 1-2.
Oregon Virtual Statewide OER Symposium 2023 takes place on April 28! Register today!.
Large-scale OER Projects: Expression of Interest Pitch us a large-scale project developing high-quality open educational resources including textbooks and ancillary materials with an equity lens! Expressions of interest due May 5.
Panel on OER Maintenance It takes a lot of momentum to get your OER publishing program up and running… but what happens next? This panel will explore the challenges of OER maintenance from a variety of perspectives. May 12, 12-1.
Copyright for Complete Beginners Join Copyright First Responders for an explanation of copyright and open licenses. We’ll assume that you have no prior knowledge and start from scratch. Bring your questions! May 19, 12-1.
Office Hours with Veronica Vold, Open Education Instructional Designer every Wednesday, 9-11.
Other ways to get involved
Wikipedia Editathon: Editing for Equity, hosted by Oregon State University. April 21, 1-4 Pacific.
AAC&U’s yearlong Institute on Open Educational Resources extended their application deadline through May 1.
Tea Time! Peer Review with Stefanie Buck, hosted by OEN Publishing Co-op Advisory Group. May 1, 11 Pacific.
The Oregon Open Learning team (Oregon’s K-12 OER initiative) invites you to attend its OER Office Hours. May 5, 1-2 Pacific.