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Your ZTC Adoption, Your Way:

Adopting ZTC Made Simple:

We've simplified the process for ZTC adoptions. Use the following to communicate your preferences:

"I have no materials to adopt for this course": Ideal for ZTC courses without specific titles/materials.
"Only ZTC materials are being used for this course": Perfect for when you exclusively use low-cost or free access titles in print/textbook format.

Log into CANVAS: Your gateway to educational excellence.
Select Follett Discover: Your key to exploring a treasure trove of ZTC options.
Start Discovering ZTC Materials: Unleash affordability and accessibility!

The Social Justice Imperative of Open Textbooks

1. The High Cost of Textbooks Disproportionately Affects Vulnerable Students

Individual textbook costs range from $200 to $400.
Textbook prices increased by 88% in the past decade, three times the inflation rate.
65% of students skip buying or renting textbooks due to high costs.
Cost of course materials impacts class availability and the number of classes students can take.
Low-income, minority, and first-generation students are particularly affected.

2. Open Educational Resources (OER) Promote Equity

93% of students using OER perform as well as or better than those using traditional materials.
OER provides accessible content from day one of the course.
OER adoption benefits non-white, Pell-eligible, and part-time students.

3. Research Links Textbook Costs to Equity Issues

Studies show that textbook costs negatively impact historically underserved populations.
Removing financial barriers to academic success is a collective responsibility.
OER adoption improves student learning, completion rates, and attainment for vulnerable students.
OER directly contributes to achieving equity goals in higher education.

4. Moving Forward with OER for Social Justice

Connecting OER to equity, guided pathways, and zero textbook cost initiatives is crucial.
Promoting understanding of these intersections fosters a culture of social justice in colleges.
Recognizing the link between OER and equity is essential for reducing education inequities.

5. Addressing College Costs for a Fairer Future

To achieve social justice in education, addressing rising college costs, including textbooks, is imperative.

Contact Info

Vacant
OER Lead and ASCCC OER Liason
email:
office:
phone:

Jeff Smith
OER Grant Lead and Dean SINS
email: jefsmith@craftonhills.edu
office: CCR 239
phone: 909 389 3205

ASCC Resouces

“We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive learning environment where students from all walks of life are not only welcomed but are actively encouraged to engage in the college community. ”
-Crafton Hills College President, Dr. Kevin Horan

More Information

OER

OER stands for "Open Educational Resources." It refers to freely accessible and openly licensed educational materials that can be used for teaching, learning, research, and other educational purposes. These resources are made available to the public with licenses that allow users to retain, reuse, revise, remix, and redistribute them without significant restrictions. OER can encompass a wide range of materials, including textbooks, lecture notes, videos, software, quizzes, and more.

ZTC

"Zero cost textbooks" refer to educational resources, typically textbooks, that are made available to students and learners without any associated cost. These textbooks are often provided through various initiatives and approaches aimed at reducing the financial burden on students and promoting accessibility to education.