Based on feedback from colleges and universities across the state of Iowa, Iowa OER is excited to launch a new service for institutions that need support with their open education initiatives: institutional consultations!
Through this project, individuals at colleges around the state will be able to submit a consultation request form to ask for support with your open education initiative. Support provided may include:
- a discussion with a local expert
- resources and tools you can repurpose in your work
- a presentation for local stakeholders
- a training or workshop for support staff or faculty
- other support, as needed
The request form provides flexibility for you to share information about your initiative’s progress and any specific issues you may be facing. After your request is received, it will be reviewed and you will be paired with a volunteer consultant who matches your needs.
Because this work is supported by volunteers, consultations are short-term engagements and should last no more than 1-3 hours in total. Still, we hope that this service will help build competency and comfort with open education as more colleges in Iowa delve into this work.
If you have any questions about institutional consultations and how we can continue to support your work as you explore open education in your community, let us know!
Note: This service is focused on supporting the “behind-the-scenes” OER work that staff and faculty manage, not individual courses. For faculty looking for specific OER, we recommend working with your local OER support staff or a librarian near you.