UTSA Libraries began leading the campus OER effort in 2016, partnering with OpenStax. The library is a member of the Open Education Network and the Texas Digital Library with connections to many other networks that support OER adoption and innovation. In partnership with Academic Innovation, UTSA Libraries has launched UTSA Pressbooks, an OER publishing platform, positioning UTSA as a leader in OER authorship in Texas.
| Grant | Example | License Goal | Award Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Cost | UTSA Libraries E-Book | None | $500-$2,000 |
| OER | OpenStax Book | Creative Commons | $1,000-3,000 |
| Design | Remixing OpenStax Book | Creative commons | $3,500-$10,000 |
Since 2016, the library has awarded 138 faculty grants, with a total investment of $182,000, yielding a staggering $10 million in student savings with a return on investment of $48 for every dollar spent. The library leads the campus in OER expansion and growth, nurturing faculty and campus partnerships in support of increased OER and affordable textbook adoption.
| Year | Grants Awarded | Investment | Student Savings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | $7,500 | $376,000 | $50 |
| 2017 | 24 | $49,000 | $4,438,000 | $88 |
| 2018 | 18 | $32,000 | $1,700,000 | $53 |
| 2019 | 21 | $27,000 | $985,172 | $36 |
| 2020 | 29 | $31,500 | $791,316 | $25 |
| 2021 | 31 | $35,000 | $2,106,482 | $60 |
| 2022 | 13 | $25,000 | $205,583 | $24 |
| Total | 138 | $207,000 | $10,602,553 | $48 |