OERizona Network Awards
The OERizona Network Awards celebrate outstanding contributions to the advancement of OER across Arizona’s higher education institutions. These awards honor the individuals and teams who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and collaboration in promoting the adoption and creation of OER materials. From faculty pioneers and dedicated librarians to instructional designers and cross-institutional teams, the OERizona Network Awards recognize those who are impacting student access, affordability, and academic success. By fostering a statewide culture of open education, these awards spotlight the transformative power of OER to create more equitable learning environments for all students.
Nomination Deadline: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Award Categories
OER Faculty Trailblazer Award
Description: This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in adopting, creating, and promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) within their institution. Their work has significantly impacted student learning outcomes, access, and affordability.
Criteria:
Integration of OER in multiple courses or programs.
Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and success through OER adoption.
Evidence of innovative teaching practices leveraging OER.
Active advocacy for OER adoption across their institution or discipline.
Positive impact on student cost savings.
Curator of Open Discovery Award
Description: This award honors an individual who has played a pivotal role in supporting OER initiatives, resource discovery, and training for faculty and students. Their efforts have expanded the use of OER on campus and contributed to building an inclusive and equitable learning environment.
Criteria:
Development of resources or guides to assist faculty in OER adoption.
Leading OER workshops, consultations, or training programs.
Collaborative efforts with faculty and instructional designers to create or curate OER materials.
Promotion of OER awareness across the campus and broader community.
Contributions to ensuring the accessibility and licensing compliance of OER materials.
OER Architect Award
Description: This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding contributions to the creation, enhancement, and implementation of OER materials. Their expertise in course design has significantly improved the quality and accessibility of OER content.
Criteria:
Successful collaboration with faculty and librarians to design and implement OER-based courses.
Innovation in the use of technology to enhance OER materials.
Contributions to ensuring that OER materials meet accessibility standards.
Evidence of improved student outcomes through the use of OER-enhanced courses.
Leadership in promoting OER adoption and best practices across the institution.
Community Builders in Open Education Award
Description: This award celebrates a team or group of individuals across institutions who have worked together to develop, share, or implement OER. Their collaboration has led to significant advancements in OER adoption, resource sharing, or curriculum development across multiple colleges or universities.
Criteria:
Demonstrated impact on resource sharing or co-development of OER materials across institutions.
Effective collaboration between faculty, librarians, and/or instructional designers from multiple institutions.
Evidence of cost savings and increased student access across institutions.
Development of scalable or replicable models of cross-institutional collaboration.
Contributions to fostering a statewide or regional culture of OER sharing and support.