OER Faculty Award
Clemson Libraries seeks proposals for the implementation of Open Educational Resources into existing Clemson courses. Open Educational Resources (OER) are instructional materials, such as textbooks and homework systems, that are openly licensed, free to use and allow unlimited distribution and modification.
In order to support affordable learning across campus and improve student outcomes, we are offering $1,000 to one faculty member from each college to assist with course revisions. Awards are funded by the participating organizations and will be disbursed to the winners as taxable dual employment income after successful project completion.
Not sure where to begin? The Clemson Libraries is here to help! We’ll work with you to find alternative resources, redesign syllabi and assignments, and explore the world of Open Education.
Eligibility: Current teaching faculty (all ranks)
Requirements: Adopt, adapt, or create OER to replace existing materials in a course currently offered at Clemson University. Preference will be given to proposals using materials licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) license or similar, but faculty may also choose to implement alternative affordable resources.
Selection Committee: Representatives from the Clemson University Libraries, ITSAB and the Clemson Undergraduate Student Government will review applications and determine winners.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Total projected savings for Clemson students
- Applicant’s preparation to successfully implement OER
- Creativity and breadth of proposed adoption/adaptation/creation
Previous Winners
2020-2021 Winners
- Mary Katherine Fidler
Department of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences - Majid Hashemi
Department of Economics - Mariah Magagnotti
Department of Industrial Engineering - Modi Wetzler
Department of Chemistry
2019-2020 Winners
- Amy Pope
Department of Physics and Astronomy - Pooja Puneet
Department of Physics and Astronomy - Andrew Robb
School of Computing - Miao Li
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice - Michal Jerzmanowski
Department of Economics - Abigail Allen
Department of Education and Human Development - Matthew Macauley
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences - Michael Burr
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences - Katalin Beck
Department of English - Heather William
Department of English
2018-2019 Winners
- Debra Falta
Department of Public Health Sciences - Jennifer Holland
Department of Sociology - Michael Silvestri
Department of History - Nantsoina Cynthia Ramiharimanana
School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences - Kristen Aldebol-Hazle
Department of English
2017-2018 Winners
- Tracy Fasolino
School of Nursing - Jacquelynn Malloy
Department of Learning and Teaching - Michael Mino
Department of Automotive Engineering - Kevin Plis
School of Computing - Stephen Schvaneveldt
Department of Chemistry - Crystal Stephens
Department of English (former)