Good morning, all

Happy Friday and happy sunshine! I hardly feel like I'm in Vancouver with the weather we're having these days!

The BCOEL steering committee met this Monday for our monthly meeting and we had a great discussion! As the first one of the year, our agenda was short and sweet. We discussed the benefits, and sometimes challenges, of ZCT course marking as well as OER marketing on campus. 

A big part of the meeting was also introducing plans and next steps for OER week! We have decided to host a hybrid event, which will consist of an in-person networking/social opportunity as well as a virtual screening of a keynote speaker presentation. The winning focus topic for this event was "OER and student success in a time of enrolment decline" so that will be the guiding discussion point for the session. 

The virtual presentation will be open to all, however the in-person event is limited to the wider BCOEL network. And that's where you come in! We have the option of hosting the in-person portion either downtown (campus tbd) or at Douglas College in New Westminster, with the overall aim of making it easily accessible via transit. As folks are potentially joining from a lot of different locations, we would love to get your vote on a preferred location! The date will be between March 3-7th  (specific day/time also tbd), if you're not confident you're able to attend yet no worries, we'd still love to hear from you!

Please vote by Friday, January 24th (we'll go with the majority of votes). Note: the poll is a ranking set up, so as before use the arrows to the right side!

Thanks all in advance and if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns just reach out! 

Best,

Liz

Elizabeth Johnston, BA, MA, MLIS (she/her) 

Undergraduate Liaison Librarian 

*I recognize that my working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your working hours.

 

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