Call for Nominations: We are currently seeking our very first Affordable Learning Champions. If you or someone you know has been making acts of Textbook Afforabililty, please fill out the Nomination form.
The conversation surrounding Textbook Affordability is often reduced to the use of free or open educational resources, there are many, many different ways for faculty to reduce the costs of learning materials that don't fall under that narrow classification. This initiative is intended to provide a forum to recognize those efforts made by faculty members on campus to reduce those costs, and help build a community of recognition for all Textbook Affordability actions. Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis.
Who is eligible to become a Textbook Affordability Champion?
Any West Texas A&M University faculty member that has made an effort to reduce the cost of textbooks and other learning materials.
There is no arbitrary textbook cost or savings goal to be met.
Who can nominate faculty?
Anyone affiliated with the University:
What acts of textbook affordability are eligible?
Any acts, both big and small, that help reduce the cost of textbooks or other learning materials for students are eligible. These include, but are not limited to:
What recognition is received?
All valid nominees will receive:
One Monthly Champion will be selected and featured on the campus monitors.
If you have any questions, please contact Bruce Wardlow.