Note: To create a safe space for attendees and panelists, this event was not recorded.
Panelists will reflect on what equity looks like in practice, the pressures they face, and the strategies they’re using to advance inclusive, accessible education, even when the path is not straightforward. Whether you’re working in a state facing book bans and funding cuts or one actively promoting inclusive pedagogy and open access, this session offers practical insight for open education advocates working in a variety of institutional and political contexts.
When: Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 4 pm EDT/ 1 pm PDT
Panelists
- Amy Chen, American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), Program Director for Open Education, Remote from Iowa City, IA
- Ted Intarabumrung, Roxbury Community College, Coordinator of Library Services
- Kendra Lake, North Central Michigan College & MI OER Network Steering Committee Chair
- Anonymous presenter from a community college in a red state
Moderators:
- Lauren Kosrow, Digital Content and Open Access Librarian, College of Du Page
Slides:
Featured Image: Political buttons image by Marek Studzinski on Unsplash