OER Grant awardee saves students over $200,000

With Open Educational Resources, higher education is not just more accessible—it has the potential to be more adaptable, inclusive, and engaging than ever before.According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, an Open Educational Resource (OER) is a teaching, learning, or research resource that is in the public domain or has been released under an intellectual property license that permits the free use, adaptation, and redistribution of the resource by any person.OER’s could be the solution to the growing costs of higher education in the country. College tuition and fees have risen over 80% in the past 12 years, with…

Future-proof yourself to lifelong learning

In a rapidly evolving world, the concept of education extends far beyond the confines of traditional schooling. As we advance into an era marked by swift technological progress and shifting job markets, the importance of continuing education cannot be overstated. Lifelong learning has become more than just a personal enrichment activity; it’s a crucial component of professional and personal growth. At its core, continuing education offers a safeguard against obsolescence. In many fields, particularly those driven by technological innovation, skills and knowledge can become outdated quickly. What was cutting-edge a few years ago may no longer hold relevance today. By…

Erasing the nation’s history is affecting education

In 2020, the quietly uttered phrase “I can’t breathe,” was heard echoed around the world. Words whispered from the faint lips of George Floyd, moments before his death, as he lie on the ground with a knee on his neck. As a direct result of this, protests were organized across the nation, but what else resulted from Floyd’s death? According to a survey done by the Southern Poverty Law Center, Floyd’s murder unleashed a monumental movement across the United States as a total of 94 confederate monuments were removed. A rapid increase from the four removals that occurred the year…

Banned book review: Song of Solomon

In the month of February the Banned Books display celebrated Black History Month with banned novels by Black authors. The well known titles such as The Color Purple and I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings are included. And there are other books which may not be as well known, but have been just as impactful, and ignited just as much dispute. What is it about an idea that causes intellectual discomfort? I was intrigued to view these contended books through the convoluted lens of today’s society.  Song of Solomon (1977) by Toni Morrison Song of Solomon is set in…