[LIBRARYDIR] [EXTERNAL] Re: [Clams-l] OER and Washington State

[Bagley, Michelle]

In the fine print the legislation is intended to support "all six of Washington state's four-year institutions." And here - Now, Stambaugh is sponsoring House Bill 1768, which would help to enhance the existing OER programs by authorizing the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) to award grants of $100,000 to each of the six institutions: Evergreen State College, Central Washington University, Washington State University, University of Washington, Western Washington University, and Eastern."

I would say it is relevant for the CTC libraries to be aware of and contact the legislature about the importance of including the CTCs in any legislation that supports the expansion of the OERs. This is important for ALL students enrolled in higher education in Washington state.

Michelle

From: Clams-l [mailto:clams-l-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Abby Koehler
Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 9:22 AM
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [Clams-l] OER and Washington State

Sounds like it could partially fund a position (or part of one) for the Library...

abby koehler
Digital Services Librarian
Bellingham Technical College | www.btc.edu<http://www.btc.edu>
(360) 752-8371

From: Clams-l [mailto:clams-l-bounces at lists.ctc.edu] On Behalf Of Heath Hayden
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2017 1:45 PM
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Subject: [Clams-l] OER and Washington State

All:

This was sent to me by Nono Burling @ Washington State Library. This is relevant to all of us and the work we do.

New Washington State Bill Seeks to Increase OER Use and Development: Proposed legislation would make using open resources easier for educators.
http://www.edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2017/04/new-washington-state-bill-seeks-increase-oer-use-and-development

Heath Ray Hayden, MLIS, MA
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Faculty Librarian
Bellevue College
Library Media Center | D260G
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
Phone: (425) 564-3133
Email: Heath.Hayden at bellevuecollege.edu<mailto:Heath.Hayden at bellevuecollege.edu>
Website: http://www.bellevuecollege.edu/lmc

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