Information request - Faculty stipend for OER implementation
Hello all, I just recently got involved with BCOEL, so I hope that's all right that I'm requesting input already! I'm in the midst of creating an initial proposal to implement some form of OER at my institution as we currently do not use any open resources. I'm looking for some figures for the typical honorarium/stipend given to faculty who choose to adopt or adapt an open textbook to add to my report. If anyone is comfortable sharing the amount that is standard at your own institution or if you've come across good sources (preferably Canadian) that include dollar amounts that you can direct me to, I would be very grateful! We're in a very 'baby steps' stage, but I'm hoping to make a strong case to get started with open textbooks in the next term or two. Thanks so much, Reba Ouimet Reba Ouimet Liaison Librarian University Canada West Suite 100 - 626 West Pender Street, Vancouver, V6B 1V9, Canada Switchboard : +17786553702 Email : Reba.Ouimet(a)ucanwest.ca Web : www.ucanwest.ca<https://ucanwest.ca> [https://ucanwest.ca/media/533286/email-signature-banner-jun2017-2.jpg]<http://www.lcca.org.uk/> <http://www.lsbf.org.uk/> Notice: All electronic mail messages and any attached files sent by University Canada West (UCW) are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you have received the email in error, please do not use, disclose, copy, distribute or retain it or any part of it. If you are not an intended recipient please email info(a)ucanwest.ca by reply immediately or alternatively notify us by telephone at + 1-800-360-7213 (toll free international) or by fax at + 1 778 331 8264. Whereas attachments are checked, neither the sender nor UCW accepts any liability in respect of any virus or malware that has not been detected. Any views and opinions expressed in communications sent by UCW staff belong to the individuals only and do not necessarily reflect the positions of UCW. UCW, therefore, accepts no responsibility for such views or opinions.
Hi Reba, Welcome to BCOEL. The typical honorarium/stipend varies widely from institution to institution. Both the amounts provided and ways of distributing it. At TRU, we don't have a stipend/honorarium per se. But we do have an OER Development Grant to help faculty adopt, adapt, or integrate OER into their teaching. It is up to $6,500 and may be used for course release or financial incentive. For more information about our grant, see: https://libguides.tru.ca/oer/oergrant . We had a one year pilot project last year, and have funding for an additional two years of grants for now. Our latest batch of applications just closed on Friday, so we're in the midst of it again. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Brenda BCOEL Chair From: Bcoel <bcoel-bounces(a)mail.bccampus.ca> On Behalf Of Reba Ouimet Sent: Friday, May 31, 2019 2:34 PM To: bcoel(a)mail.bccampus.ca Subject: [Bcoel] Information request - Faculty stipend for OER implementation Hello all, I just recently got involved with BCOEL, so I hope that's all right that I'm requesting input already! I'm in the midst of creating an initial proposal to implement some form of OER at my institution as we currently do not use any open resources. I'm looking for some figures for the typical honorarium/stipend given to faculty who choose to adopt or adapt an open textbook to add to my report. If anyone is comfortable sharing the amount that is standard at your own institution or if you've come across good sources (preferably Canadian) that include dollar amounts that you can direct me to, I would be very grateful! We're in a very 'baby steps' stage, but I'm hoping to make a strong case to get started with open textbooks in the next term or two. Thanks so much, Reba Ouimet Reba Ouimet Liaison Librarian University Canada West Suite 100 - 626 West Pender Street, Vancouver, V6B 1V9, Canada Switchboard : +17786553702 Email : Reba.Ouimet(a)ucanwest.ca<mailto:Reba.Ouimet(a)ucanwest.ca> Web : www.ucanwest.ca<https://ucanwest.ca> [https://ucanwest.ca/media/533286/email-signature-banner-jun2017-2.jpg] Notice: All electronic mail messages and any attached files sent by University Canada West (UCW) are intended solely for the addressee(s) and may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you have received the email in error, please do not use, disclose, copy, distribute or retain it or any part of it. If you are not an intended recipient please email info(a)ucanwest.ca<mailto:info(a)ucanwest.ca> by reply immediately or alternatively notify us by telephone at + 1-800-360-7213 (toll free international) or by fax at + 1 778 331 8264. Whereas attachments are checked, neither the sender nor UCW accepts any liability in respect of any virus or malware that has not been detected. Any views and opinions expressed in communications sent by UCW staff belong to the individuals only and do not necessarily reflect the positions of UCW. UCW, therefore, accepts no responsibility for such views or opinions.
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Reba Ouimet