College and University Governing Boards and Trustees have fiduciary responsibility for the institutions they serve. What are the responsibilities of college and university trustees and governing boards? What is the best way to communicate and educate them about open educational resources, textbooks, and the impact high-level decisions have on the success of students? Join Dr. Tanya Spilovoy, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and Jeff Seaman, PhD, Researcher with Bayview Research, to explore the intersection of trusteeship and high-level decision makers’ impact on course materials. How can we work with College and University Governing Boards and Trustees to have a greater impact on awareness and use of open resources? Multiple factors are critical in an approach to Boards and Trustees, and you will be asked to create a strategic plan for board engagement.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Talk confidently about the role of governing boards and trustees of a college and/or university.
- Plan an approach and/or communication strategy to inform board members about open educational resources, course materials, textbooks, and the impact on students.
- Understand the data and research regarding board and trustees’ oversight regarding course materials, publishing contracts, funding, or initiatives.
- Engage efficiently and effectively with trustees to communicate about OER
