Textbook Equity is a campuswide initiative aspiring that all UNI students have access to high-quality course materials that are: affordable, accessible, and inclusive.
Initiative Accomplishments To Date:
In the Fall 2023 Cost of Attendance survey (n = 1792), UNI students reported they:
Research has shown that using OER can lead to various benefits for students and instructors alike:
There are a number of ways to address textbook equity, as shown below. This guide primarily focuses on Open Educational Resources (OER).
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