The Open Western Fellowship program is designed to provide support for faculty in identifying and customizing existing OER and/or creating new OER to align with your course. This work includes creating a custom or localized edition of an existing open textbook, creating a new open textbook or course shell, and creating any necessary ancillary materials (e.g. assessments, slide decks, videos, interactive media). This program is funded through a grant provided by the WTCS and the State of Wisconsin to promote the development and use of Open Educational Resources (OER) to enhance student learning experiences, reduce textbook costs, and promote equitable access to educational materials.
Grant awards will range from $1500-$3000 and projects may be proposed for completion during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
We look forward to receiving innovative and compelling grant applications that showcase the potential of Open Educational Resources (OER) in enriching our students' educational experiences and contributing to our college's commitment to academic excellence, equity, and accessibility.
The application is open and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, up to the limits of the grant. Please review the application materials and contact library@westerntc.edu with any questions.
