ACHE OER 2025

Location

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

Start Date

11-9-2025 11:00 AM

End Date

11-9-2025 12:00 PM

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How do you support a system-wide movement for affordable learning that lasts? In this session, we will take a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) advocacy network - from its roots in instructional design and library collaboration to its transformation into a robust, cross-campus alliance of Champions. You'll learn how ALG leveraged librarians, faculty, instructional designers, and administrative support to drive meaningful change across 26 institutions. Whether you're a librarian, faculty member, instructional designer, or administrator, you'll walk away with practical tips and strategies to build a similar statewide or system-wide advocacy team.

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Nakita Afah, Program Manager, Affordable Learning Georgia

Publication Date

Fall 9-11-2025

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Sep 11th, 11:00 AM Sep 11th, 12:00 PM

Building a Statewide Advocacy Network for Affordable Learning: Lessons from Georgia

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

How do you support a system-wide movement for affordable learning that lasts? In this session, we will take a behind-the-scenes look at the evolution of the Affordable Learning Georgia (ALG) advocacy network - from its roots in instructional design and library collaboration to its transformation into a robust, cross-campus alliance of Champions. You'll learn how ALG leveraged librarians, faculty, instructional designers, and administrative support to drive meaningful change across 26 institutions. Whether you're a librarian, faculty member, instructional designer, or administrator, you'll walk away with practical tips and strategies to build a similar statewide or system-wide advocacy team.