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Assessing the OER & Textbook Experience at UTSA
Presents UTSA student and faculty feedback collected through the DOERS Student Success Through OER Rubric Grant: Fall 2024-Spring 2025
Awareness of OER on campus
Summary
A large majority of respondents (85%) were unfamiliar with the term Open Educational Resources prior to the survey, indicating a significant awareness gap.
Note: We asked this question based on the screen shots found in this guide here: UTSA Textbook Transparency: Find Courses with Affordable Textbooks.
Summary
A combined 78% of respondents find it somewhat or very easy to locate free or low-cost textbook courses at UTSA, while only 9% report difficulty.
Summary
An overwhelming majority of students (94%) were unaware of how to find UTSA courses with free or low-cost textbooks prior to the survey, highlighting a major opportunity for awareness and outreach.
