Introducing mini-grant opportunities for instructors who participate in our OER initiatives! These grants are made possible by an $80,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation, established by Stanton and Elizabeth Davis after Mr. Davis’s retirement as chairman of Shaw’s Supermarkets, Inc. Grant Opportunties: Sonya Durney, Scholarly Communication Librarian Questions & Contact Learn more about Open [...]
Take a Walk on the Open Side: Tacos & Open Education
May 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Abplanalp Library, Portland Campus
Explore the world of open education and open publishing while enjoying a walking taco bar! Learn how OER, open textbooks, and digital repositories can support academic and professional growth through interactive stations. Topics: Open textbooks Cut costs, gain control: open textbooks let you read, adapt, and teach for free. Open publishing Understanding the benefits of [...]
The University of New England hosted its first OER Awards Breakfast, recognizing the outstanding contributions of faculty and professional staff advancing open educational practices across the university. Library Dean Elizabeth Dyer opened the event with a warm welcome, inviting attendees to enjoy breakfast and celebrate UNE’s growing OER community. President James Herbert delivered remarks, emphasizing that [...]
Join us in recognizing UNE’s faculty champions of Open Educational Resources at our OER Celebration & Awards Reception Breakfast. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast while celebrating the university’s commitment to accessible and affordable education! Nominate a colleague for an OER award!Deadline: April 25 For questions or more details, please contact Sonya Durney, sdurney@une.edu.
March 3 kicks off Open Education Week. OE Week is an annual platform to show the world what’s happening in Open Education, encompassing resources that are free of barriers and can be fully shared. OE Week activities and events are free and open to all. Join throughout the week and meet the wonderful community behind [...]
Join UNE Library Services Scholarly Communication Librarian Sonya Durney March 5 at 2 p.m. for an interactive Zoom workshop on open textbooks. Learn how open educational resources (OER) can enhance student learning, reduce textbook costs, and provide customizable course materials. Whether you're new to OER or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip [...]
The UNE Open Educational Resources (OER) Steering Committee is excited to announce the recipients of the OER Grants made possible by the Davis Educational Foundation. These awards highlight the university’s commitment to creating affordable, accessible, customized student learning experiences. These grants will play an essential role in expanding the open education community and promoting the [...]
Meet with vendor representatives and discover the resources we offer to support your research, teaching, scholarly publishing, and patient care. We know you have a busy schedule and this event pulls many of our library tools and resources together in one place! Meet directly with our resource vendors and explore ways to integrate these resources [...]
OER Workshops These workshops will introduce faculty to open textbooks – one type of OER, and the benefits these textbooks offer: affordability, pedagogical practice, student learning, and engagement. August 21 Time: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Location: Biddeford Campus, Alfond Forum 238 AB Facilitated by the Open Education Network By invitation for CAS, COB and WCHP faculty [...]
OER Workshops These workshops will introduce faculty to open textbooks – one type of OER, and the benefits these textbooks offer: affordability, pedagogical practice, student learning, and engagement. August 21 Time: 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Location: Biddeford Campus, Alphond Forum 238 AB Facilitated by the Open Education Network By invitation for CAS, COB and WCHP faculty [...]
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