In our faculty survey, only 37.2% of faculty were aware or very aware of the state legal requirements around sharing information with students about course materials costs and savings options. Read on to find out how to report you use of OER.
Spring- On or before October 15
Summer- March 25th
Fall- May 1st
In support of the university’s ongoing commitment to using Open Educational Resources (OER), Business Services wants to ensure that faculty members are well-informed about the process of adopting these types of course materials to ensure we are meeting our compliance requirements.
Please see the OER Adoptions via AIP document for step-by-step instructions on submitting OER adoptions on the Adoptions and Insights Portal (AIP). This document provides specific guidance for three scenarios:
how to adopt OER that is not sourced through the bookstore,
how to adopt OER that is sourced from the bookstore,
how to input an adoption so that students have the option of free digital OER OR low-cost paper copy.
Your timely adoptions will help students view accurate information about required course materials and enable regulatory compliance:
Higher Education Opportunity Act requires that students are provided with accurate and timely information about required course materials and their associated costs to support informed financial decisions.
Texas House Bill 33 requires institutions to promote affordability and transparency by ensuring that textbook information is available at least 30 days before the semester begins, enabling students to explore cost-effective purchasing options.
Texas Senate Bill 810 mandates the listing, tracking, and documentation of Open Educational Resources (OER) used in courses to promote accessibility and cost savings for students.
Please visit the Course Material Adoptions Portal Task in My Hilltop and submit your Course Material Adoptions OR indicate that you will not adopt course materials for your class.
Please feel free to contact Business Services with any questions or if you need additional support.