Open Textbook Sub-Committee

The sub-committee is an advisory body of the BCcampus Strategic Council.

Terms of Reference

The sub-committee provides advice on the direction and structure of the B.C. Open Textbook program on a short-term basis around implementation processes.

The sub-committee advises on:

• Identification and prioritization of the 40 courses
• Selection criteria for candidate texts and supplementary resources
• Call for proposals processes
• Identification of additional consultation and engagement opportunities
• Quality assurance and updating processes for resources

Term of appointment up to March 31, 2014.

Committee members

Co-chairs (from the Strategic Council):
Dr. Bill Krane, special advisor to the vice-president academic and provost, Simon Fraser University
Dr. Alan Davis, president, Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Faculty:
Adrienne Watt, Northwest Community College
Dianne Crisp, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Daryl Smith, Langara College
Valerie Irvine, University of Victoria

Teaching and learning centres:
Michelle Lamberson, University of British Columbia
Gina Bennett, College of the Rockies

Libraries:
Sybil Harrison, Camosun College
James Rout, Emily Carr University of Art and Design

Bookstores:
Mikhail Dzuba, Simon Fraser University

Students:
Zach Crispin, Selkirk College
Katelyn McDougall, Vancouver Island University

Vice-presidents academic:
Mark Dale, University of Northern British Columbia

Deans and directors:
Ron McGivern, Thompson Rivers University
Thor Borgford, Douglas College

Government and system services:
Kate Cotie, Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology
Michael Winsemann, B.C. Council on Admissions and Transfer