Improving Student Success with the California Zero Textbook Cost Degree Initiative (archive)

In early 2017, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) awarded 23 college districts funding to plan or create zero-textbook-cost (ZTC) degrees in the continuing effort to improve student access, success, and completion.  ZTC degrees consist of an entire pathway of courses culminating in a degree or certificate that have been redesigned by faculty to use open educational resources or zero-cost materials.

Join us to hear from the Chancellor’s office on the vision behind the program and how to apply for the 2nd round of funding to develop additional ZTC degrees.  We will also hear from the lead colleges providing statewide technical assistance to ZTC grantees and the work of the statewide Academic Senate OER Task Force to maximize the impact throughout all 113 California community colleges.