Faculty Perspectives: Open Textbooks in the Classroom and Funding Opportunities

Join the Washington Research Library Consortium Textbook Affordability Working Group for a brief introduction to open textbooks and a panel discussion featuring three faculty members who teach with them. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn a $200 stipend by posting a review of an open textbook!

Agenda

Welcome

• Meg Oakley, Director, Copyright & Scholarly Communication, Georgetown University

Introduction to Open Textbooks and Faculty Funding Opportunity

• Amy Malm, Dean, University Library and Archives, Gallaudet University

Faculty Discussion Panel

Featuring:

• Christian Aguiar, Assistant Professor of English, University of the District of Columbia Community College

• Michelle Allendoerfer, Assistant Professor of Political Science, George Washington University

• Morris Thomas, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Howard University

Moderator:

• Angelique Carson, Head of Access Services, School of Social Work Reference Librarian, Howard University Libraries

Questions from Attendees for Panelists

Panelists:

Moderators: