Textbook Affordability Group (TAG)
The Textbook Affordability Group (TAG) supports and promotes:
- The development and adoption of Open Educational Resource course materials and low cost/no cost course materials.
- RCC compliance with legislative requirements (HB2919) including no cost/low cost course designations, on-time adoptions, estimated course material cost availability, etc.
- Development and implementation of RCC Textbook Affordability Plan (HB2213) and monitoring of measurable goals and progress.
- Progression of course material platforms offered that improve equity through an affordability lens (i.e. digital materials, inclusive access, equitable access, etc.)
Textbook Affordability: Estimated Savings* to students from OER adoptions at RCC (2015-2024)
| Course Prefix | SUM of Enrolled Students | SUM of Estimated Student Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health | 342 | $34,200.00 |
| Business Administration | 43 | $4,300.00 |
| Business Technology | 337 | $33,700.00 |
| Career Guidance | 1910 | $191,000.00 |
| Communications | 816 | $85,639.20 |
| Early Childhood Ed. | 282 | $28,200.00 |
| Economics | 208 | $20,800.00 |
| Geography | 94 | $9,400.00 |
| General Science | 1044 | $105,354.00 |
| History | 471 | $62,500.00 |
| Human Services | 13 | $1,300.00 |
| GED® and Pre-Ed | 343 | $34,300.00 |
| Mathematics | 6634 | $663,400.00 |
| Psychology | 2207 | $250,001.78 |
| Social Science | 393 | $52,815.00 |
| Speech | 174 | $17,400.00 |
| Writing | 2491 | $203,780.00 |
| Grand Total | 17854 | $1,803,289.98 |
*Savings estimated with an average textbook cost of $100 when actual cost was not available.
- RCC Open Oregon State Institutional Report Fall 2025
- RCC known OER course material adoptions through 2025
Open Educational Resources (OER) Information and Sources
- Check out RCC Library's updated page
- See Open Oregon Educational Resources page for information, events, professional growth opportunities, resources, and more.
- If you plan to engage in any paid work with Open Oregon, please click on the link below and complete the form before you begin. Additionally, please see the calendar link below for current opportunities with Open Oregon. OER Faculty Participation Form
- Open Oregon Calendar
- Evaluation of Oregon Textbook Affordability Policies (HECC)
- EBSCOhost
If you’d like to join the effort, please email [email protected]