Affordable Educational Resources Committee (AERC)

The SCC Affordable Educational Resources Committee works with Academic Senate, students, faculty, and classified staff in programs across campus to:

• Identify alternative strategies to reduce textbook and course material costs for students;
• Make recommendations that address textbook and course material affordability and accessibility, while respecting academic freedom;
• Educate students, faculty, and staff about alternative strategies to reduce textbook and  course material costs;
• Develop objectives and timelines to accomplish actionable goals.

Meeting Documents

AERC Resources

• Open Educational Resources Adoption
• Open Educational Resources Best Practices
• SCC Academic Senate Resolution: Open Educational Resources and Textbook Affordability