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I believe the OSU mission statement and OER aligns very well. The OSU mission statement includes "promotes learning" and "advances knowledge" these things are only possible when what we are learning is affordable to us as students. If we aren't able to obtain that of which we are to be learning from because we can't afford it, then how are we suppose to advance our knowledge and enrich our lives?

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I believe that as a University that wishes to promote education, learning, and the advancement of all, having open access to the materials which provide this education would align exactly with the goals of the University.

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OER aligns with OSU's mission statement as providing these resources promotes learning and advances student knowledge. It also gives student's a more accessible and economically feasible college experience.

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An engineer has the unfortunate results of having to use textbooks published by big companies. Most of the smaller open resource textbook either do not cover all the material for the course work at OSU or may not even have an option for the class. I think this would be super useful for basic classes but upper level 3000 and 4000 classes it may be hard to justify since the material is more complicated and needs to be taught by a reliable source. Overall the mission of OER at OSU is great but unfortunately can't be applied to all majors.

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OERs mission to provide students with free information lines up well with what OSU stands for. Providing students with the resources to expand their educational horizons without the worry of finances would help to further education for students. Why have students go through the effort of buying physical or online textbooks through multiple different companies or even just outright pirating work just to take the class? Having an easy way to access textbooks makes life easier for students who are already taking many hours of class work.

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OER allows OSU to further the mission statement and allows more resources to more people. It allows people to take the classes they need or want to and not what they can afford too.

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The OER program aligns rather well with OSU's mission statement, as they are actively trying to make resources more accessible and affordable for students in order to promote learning, and to improve quality of life.

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When looking at the OSU mission statement, a few things stand out to me as aspects that are not supported by high textbook costs. For one, it is impossible to stimulate the economic development of your students when so many are worried about the cost of textbooks. When students are required to come up with hundreds of dollars worth of funds, it is hard for them to feel enriched in their lives as students. Taking these costs off of the students shoulders, and providing more relevant works, can improve a students experience overall.

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I think OER is a great way for OSU to expand its impact on students. However, I've only had one course that used OER resources, and it was taught by a library staff member. I think they need to be shared with faculty and more encouraged.

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As pointed out in the prior chapter, textbook costs often deter students from taking classes or avoiding them. This works against OSU's mission to "promote learning and advance knowledge." OER would help to reduce this deterrent and therefore aid in achieving the university's overall mission.

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OSU is composed of a living body of faculty, staff, and students. Each contributes to its mission and growth and OER has the potential to magnify those contributions. It perfectly aligns with OSU's mission to promote learning and advances knowledge by advocating for resources that can be easily accessed by all. It helps to enrich lives and stimulates economic development by encouraging faculty to be innovative and creative in their use of supplemental materials. When OER is combined with the incredible faculty, staff, and student body at OSU, its mission can be magnified!

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I think these align very well. OSU wants to promote learning, so why not have a free site where people can access their textbooks without having to pay so much?

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The OER lines up with the mission statement by allowing everyone to be able to be involved to the extent that they want! From students who want the extra knowledge and don’t have to pay extra, to professors who want to help students learn and grow while at OSU. It allows for easier research for the professor and students have finding source materials and alternatives to professors who make their own textbook and charge students for it to fit departmental guidelines for teaching. It also gives room for discussion between students about the textbook and their thoughts on it or even finding alternatives, and giving feedback to professors on the material in a manner that everyone can understand (since they can get the boom for free and follow along)