OEGlobal is excited to welcome new members to the OEGlobal family. OEGlobal Members are dedicated to the growth and support of open education practices and the creation and use of open education resources at their institutions.
Brock University
Ontario, Canada
Brock University is a comprehensive university located within a UNESCO biosphere reserve within the beautiful Niagara region of Ontario, Canada. With more than 19,000 students across seven diverse Faculties and experiential education embedded across all of its programs, Brock University is known for its deep community engagement. Brock enjoys a strong reputation for student support and excellence in teaching and learning, and offers an academic experience that’s second to none.
“With an emphasis on breaking down barriers in our strategic plan and an explicit commitment to building supports for the creation, adaptation, and adoption of OER in our academic plan, Brock University shares the values and goals of open education. In joining Open Education Global, we look forward to working with like-minded organizations across the world to build a more equitable, inclusive, and just future.” — Rajiv Jhangiani, Ph.D., Vice Provost, Teaching and Learning, Brock University
Their open education initiatives include a growing OER Grant program, support for Open Pedagogy by the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and the Library, and recognition for the creation of OERs in tenure and promotion. This article details their most recent Open Education success.
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
Virginia, United States
The AIHEC has joined OEGlobal as a member of CCCOER. AIHEC is a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a board of directors composed of the presidents of the accredited US-based Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs). AIHEC is the unifying voice of 35 accredited and 2 developing TCUs and is committed to strengthening tribal nations and making a lasting difference in the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIs/ANs).
Their open education initiatives program’s goal is to increase the adoption of open education textbooks to ease the financial burden of course materials for AI/AN students and promote open pedagogy to facilitate the incorporation of Traditional Knowledge (TK) into the curricula.
Grand Rapids Community College
West Michigan, United States
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) has joined OEGlobal as a member of CCCOER. It was established in 1914 – Michigan’s first community college – and is focused on making a college education accessible and affordable. Classes are scheduled in person and online, on weekdays, evenings, and Saturdays at locations throughout Kent and Ottawa counties in West Michigan. GRCC faculty and staff are committed to helping students succeed inside and outside the classroom. Student support services include academic and career counseling, occupational and disability support, and tutoring.
GRCC has an average class size of under 25 students, giving students access to faculty members who are among the best in their fields, many of whom are known nationally and internationally.
The college offers traditional liberal arts and occupational pathways, adult education courses, and skilled training courses and apprenticeships. Thousands of students each year take advantage of the Michigan Transfer Agreement to continue their education at a four-year college or university.
Their open education initiatives programs are focused on the adoption of Open Textbooks and the support of Open Pedagogy through the work of a faculty and librarian team, certified through the Open Education Network Certificate in Open Pedagogy.