OER at UTRGV

University Library’s Textbook Affordability Project

UTRGV’s Textbook Affordability Project exemplifies the institution’s commitment to delivering a high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that makes a lasting impact in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. This initiative supports student success by providing course materials that are academically rigorous yet affordable.

As a leader in affordable textbook initiatives, UTRGV collaborates with national organizations, including the Open Education Network, SPARC, and the Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success (DOERS3) Collaborative. Our efforts are also highlighted in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s OER in Texas Statewide Playbook, and we regularly engage with the UT System’s Momentum for OER (MOER) group to further our initiatives.

Through this project and related efforts, UTRGV is setting a national standard for accessible education that empowers students to thrive academically and professionally. To learn more about the faculty support offered by the Textbook Affordability Project visit the website at www.utrgv.edu/tap which is administered by the UTRGV Library.

COLTT

The Center for Online Learning and Teaching Technology (COLTT), is the support unit for the design and delivery of online courses and programs at UTRGV, including those that are delivered 100% online, hybrid or web-augmented methods. COLTT, a department of the Office of Student Success, supports and fulfills the mission of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley by providing services and facilities that promote, support, and integrate best pedagogical practices in applied technologies in teaching, learning, and research for traditional and web-based learning offerings. COLTT’s Excellence in Online Learning Conference has provided faculty the chance to win an Open Educational Resources Award for their contributions to learning excellence.

COLTT provides assistance with online learning and customer service to UTRGV students, faculty and staff. 24/7 COLTT help desk support is available via phone, chat or web to meet online learning needs.