Category: HAOER News

  • HAOER Founding Fellows

    HAOER is excited to announce that Founding Co-Chair Nathan Smith and Current Chair Victoria Brame were selected as Founding Fellows for the Texas OER Fellowship Program! The Founding Fellows were selected based on their considerable demonstrated experience and leadership in open education and OER in Texas. Under the guidance of THECB Digital Learning staff, experts…

  • THECB Texas OER Fellowship Program

    The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s (THECB) Division of Digital Learning invites 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 Founding Fellows cohort will be selected…

  • Open Texas 2024 Call for Proposals

    We are thrilled to announce the call for proposals for Open Texas 2024! This dynamic event brings together educators, students, and open education advocates to share innovative practices, research, and experiences. We invite you to submit your proposals for presentations, workshops, and panels that highlight advancements in open educational resources, pedagogy, and policy. Don’t miss…

  • Call for HAOER Vice-Chair Nominees

    We are currently seeking nominees for the incoming Vice-Chair of HAOER! Successful candidates will serve one year as Vice-Chair beginning August 1, 2024, followed by one year as Chair, and then one year as Past-Chair. See the HAOER Bylaws for more information about terms and duties associated with the roles. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Friday,…

  • HAOER Summer Social – June 7, 2024

    HAOER will host its second annual Summer Social on Friday, June 7 from 6-8pm at Postino Heights. This is a come-and-go, informal gathering to celebrate our OER work and the end of the year! Please RSVP here by Monday, June 3 so we can get an accurate headcount for the event. When: Friday, June 7, 2024 |…

  • Open Texas 2024 – Call for Committee Volunteers

    Save the date for Open Texas 2024: September 25-27, 2024. Fully online, free to attend! The Open Texas conference will once again convene librarians, faculty, administrators, and other open education practitioners, researchers, and advocates in Texas and beyond. Consider volunteering for an Open Texas 2024 committee.

  • HAOER Social Hour – December 4, 2023

    Our next Social Hour is scheduled for Monday, December 4 at 12PM CST! We will meet virtually for teambuilding (with a generative AI twist!) followed by informal discussion around open education initiatives and opportunities for collaboration. Come get to know your fellow Houston-based open education advocates! When: Monday, December 4, 2023 | 12:00-1:00 PM CST Where: Zoom…

  • Call for HAOER Vice-Chair Nominees

    We are currently seeking nominees for the incoming Vice-Chair of HAOER! Successful candidates will serve one year as Vice-Chair beginning August 1, 2023, followed by one year as Chair, and then one year as Past-Chair. See the HAOER Bylaws for more information about terms and duties associated with the roles. Nominations are due May 26,…

  • HAOER Social Hour – March 7, 2023

    Our next Social Hour is scheduled for Tuesday, March 7 at 3PM CST! We will meet virtually for an informal chat about OER initiatives, books, and more. Come get to know your fellow Houston-based open education advocates! When: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 – 3:00-4:00 PM CST Where: Zoom Contact the HAOER officers for the meeting…

  • HAOER Social Hour – December 13, 2022

    Join us for our first ever HAOER Social Hour! On Tuesday, December 13, we will meet virtually at 3PM CST to chat informally, build community, and have fun. Come get to know your fellow Houston-based open education advocates! When: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 – 3:00-4:00 PM CST Where: Zoom Contact the HAOER officers for the…