Open Textbooks for Rural Arizona

 

The Open Textbooks for Rural Arizona initiative is a grant project funded by the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) through the U.S. Department of Education. Led by Yavapai College, a consortium of eight Arizona rural community colleges, was formed to increase student cost savings through access to Open Educational Resources (OER). The consortium serves 44,659 students in 12 Arizona counties (83% of Arizona geographically).   

8 Partner Colleges

12 Counties Served

44,659 Students

83% of Arizona Geographically

MISSION:  

To create and share open educational resources and materials, saving students money.

VISION:  

Students graduate or transfer to a university without purchasing textbooks and/or course materials.