THECB-Digital Learning News and Events

As the commitment to open education in Texas continues to grow, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Division of Digital Learning is pleased to announce two exciting OER opportunities for institutional participation.

Texas OER Fellowship Program: Founding Fellows Applications Due May 31

Announcing the inaugural Texas OER Fellowship cohort! We invite applications from eligible individuals to serve as Founding Fellows of the Texas OER Fellowship Program. The Texas OER Fellowship Program aims to support mentor relationships for OER use, creation, and capacity building at institutions and statewide. The Texas OER Fellowship Program will kick off in the summer of 2024 with an inaugural cohort of OER leaders.

The Founding Fellows cohort will be selected based on their considerable demonstrated experience and leadership in open education and OER in Texas. The Founding Fellows' role will be to collaborate in design and evaluation of a program curriculum and essential resources to guide leadership development of future Texas OER Fellows. They will also receive training from invited experts to develop advocacy and mentorship skills. THECB anticipates inviting 10 Fellows to participate in the Founding Fellows cohort.

For a full program description of the Texas OER Fellowship Program including application criteria, institutional commitment, and the application form please visit the OER Fellowship Program. Applications and supporting documentation will be accepted until May 31, 2024.  

Open Texas Conference 2024 Call for Proposals: Due June 15

Open Texas 2024 returns virtually September 25-27, 2024. This year’s theme is “Global Horizons of Open Education: The View from Texas.” Jointly organized by the Texas Digital Library (TDL) and the THECB, Open Texas convenes faculty, librarians, administrators, and other open education practitioners, researchers, and advocates in Texas and beyond.

The call for proposals is open through June 15, 2024. Visit the Open Texas Call For Proposals page to review session formats, track themes and to submit a proposal.

We look forward to your participation in these opportunities that aim to strengthen OER collaboration, leadership building, sustainability, and capacity building across institutions in Texas.

Please direct questions to Carrie Gits, Director, at DigitalLearning@highered.texas.gov.