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1. Purpose
The Open Educational Resources (OER) Policy aims to promote the adoption, creation, and sharing of OER to enhance educational accessibility and affordability for all students.
2. Definition
Open Educational Resources are freely accessible, openly licensed materials that can be used for teaching, learning, and research. They include textbooks, course materials, multimedia, and software.
3. Scope
This policy applies to all faculty, staff, and students involved in the development, adoption, or sharing of OER within the institution.
4. Policy Statement
- Accessibility: All educational materials must be accessible to all students, irrespective of financial constraints or learning needs.
- Quality Assurance: OER must meet high-quality standards, aligned with the institution’s educational objectives.
- Collaboration: Faculty are encouraged to collaborate in the creation and sharing of OER.
- Sustainability: The institution will support the ongoing maintenance and updating of OER resources.
5. Responsibilities
- Faculty: Faculty are encouraged to create, adopt, and adapt OER for their courses. Training will be provided to assist in effective OER integration.
- Administration: The administration will allocate resources for OER initiatives, including funding and professional development opportunities.
- Library Services: The library will maintain an OER repository and offer support and resources for faculty and students.
6. Incentives
The institution will provide incentives, such as grants and recognition programs, for faculty who actively engage in OER development and adoption.
7. Evaluation and Assessment
The impact of OER on student learning outcomes and institutional objectives will be assessed regularly, with feedback collected from students and faculty.
8. Review and Revision
This policy will be reviewed every three years and revised as necessary to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.