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CALM Taskforce

The CALM Taskforce is led by April Cunningham and Kelly Falcone.

In the Spring 2017 we will be identifying CALM Taskforce representatives.  If you are interested in joining the CALM Taskforce please contact us.

CALM Taskforce meeting schedule:

  • 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2:10-3pm in room MD-155C

CALM Taskforce Membership:

  • 1 Faculty from member from all Instructional Divisions
  • Articulation Officer
  • Dean, Instruction
  • 2 Representatives from Senate Academic Technology Committee
  • 2 Representatives from Academic Technology Resource Center
  • 1 Representative from the Bookstore
  • 2 Representative from the Curriculum Committee
  • 1 Representative from the from DRC
  • 1 Representative from Information Services
  • 1 Representative from the Student Success and Equity Council

CALM Taskforce Meeting Notes/Highlights: 

Goals of the CALM Taskforce:

  • Institutional implementation plan
  • Communication & Outreach Plan
  • Help and Support Services Plan
  • Plan for Discovery, Curation, and Distribution of Digital and Print Course Materials
  • Technologies, Facilities, Policies, and Resources
  • Training and Professional Development Plan

Planning process suggestions

Resources:

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Planning Grant

Additional Resources

OER Statement from Palomar College Articulation Officer, Ben Mudgett

Legislative Analyst’s Office Assessment of the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Legislation requiring ZTC sections to be highlighted in the class schedule (S.B. 1359 Block)

Chancellor’s Office OER Page

Accessibility of textbook alternatives

Conferences and Listservs

Examples of Textbook Affordability Projects