Navigating the Path to Identifying ZTC Courses: FSCJ’s Journey from 2019 to Present

This presentation offers a concise exploration of Florida State College at Jacksonville's (FSCJ) journey in identifying Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses from 2019 to the present. Through the implementation of a “No Textbook Cost” course attribute, FSCJ has successfully analyzed and shared ZTC data with the college community. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the strategies employed by FSCJ, as well as the challenges and successes. This presentation serves as an inspiration for other institutions looking for a path towards identifying OER and ZTC course sections.

Topics will include:

• The Evolution of the “No Textbook Cost” Attribute:  Explore FSCJ's history of identifying OER and ZTC courses in the online course catalog.
• Data Breakdown and Reporting: Understand how the introduction of a “No Textbook Cost” attribute has empowered FSCJ to break down data effectively, enabling the presentation of cost-savings progress to the college community.
• Challenges and Successes: Hear firsthand accounts of the challenges faced during this journey, as well as the successes in terms of educational affordability and access.