Open Educational Resource program aims to increase textbook affordability for students - Rylee Wilson, Daily Iowan

A new initiative from University of Iowa Libraries could help reduce textbook costs by funding an Open Educational Resources library called OpenHawks, which will provide an open-source alternative to textbooks or other course materials. The program receives $75,000 in funding as a three-year pilot project, with $25,000 coming from University of Iowa Student Government and $50,000 coming from the Office of the Provost, according to UISG Senate Bill 34. Faculty can apply for funding to redesign aspects of their courses to use open resources, said Tristan Schmidt, the UISG director of academic affairs. https://dailyiowan.com/2019/03/06/open-educational-resource-program-aims-to-increase-textbook-affordability-for-students/