Million Dollar Showcase: Affordable Learning in Action

Oct 23, 2019 9:15am - 12:00pm
University Library: Jack & Florence Ferman Presentation Room

In a spring 2019 survey of CSUN students who participated in AL$, nearly 70% said they delay buying their required course textbooks, while 35% of students forego buying textbooks due to cost. This may mean the difference between graduating on time or dropping out.

Are you curious about options for using Open Educational Resources and/or low-cost materials in your classes? Would you like to hear from fellow faculty about the benefits and challenges involved? As part of the CSU-wide Affordable Learning $olutions initiative, faculty at CSUN have already saved students over $1,000,000.

Join us for the Affordable Learning Solutions event on October 23rd, where we will recognize faculty who have contributed to student success through switching to OERs or low-cost textbooks.

At the event, you will be able to:

• Meet some of the faculty who have incorporated low to zero cost materials into their courses without compromising quality!
• Share ideas with fellow faculty who are dedicated to addressing textbook affordability issues.
• Learn about grant opportunities to join the AL$ initiative.

Continental breakfast will be provided.

Event Schedule

9:15 - 9:30 Coffee & Refreshments

9:30 - 9:40 Opening remarks by Dr. Matthew Cahn, Interim Vice Provost

9:40 - 10:00 Affordable Learning $olutions Showcase & Faculty Recognition

10:00 - 11:00 Faculty Panel and Q&A.

• Audrey Thacker, English
• Matthew Clements, Queer Studies
• Debra Berry Malmberg, Psychology
• Moderator: Mary-Pat Stein, Faculty President

11:00 - 11:30 Student Panel.

11:30 - 12:00 Networking Time

“I participated in AL$ because I discovered that one reason students failed my class was because they didn’t read the textbook.” Prof. Virginia Huynh - CADV 352 Instructor - Matador AL$ Awardee

“I am now committed to avoiding textbook costs whenever possible, including in my senior-level courses (for which I use only primary sources).” Prof. Abe Rutchick- PSYC 345 Instructor - Matador AL$ Awardee Previous

“The students like how diverse the OERs are, and they even explore more on their own for the same subject that we are on.” Prof. Ruting Jia - ECE 480 Instructor - Matador AL$ Awardee

“Through participation with AL$, we reduced the cost for this class by 200% with an actual cost savings of $425 per student.” Prof. Stephanie Hood - PSYC 553 Instructor - Matador AL$ Awardee

Assistive Services

Requests for accommodation services (e.g. sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please email library.event@csun.edu in advance of the event.