Name: Rebecca Wicks What are some of the classes you teach? Nursing Fundamentals, Nursing Advanced Skills, and Nursing Clinicals (1st, 2nd and 4th semesters) How long have you been with CVTC? 3 years, since August of 2021. How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? Since I started working at CVTC: 3 years. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? Student accessibility. Having no-cost textbooks ensures that all students are included in the sharing of knowledge. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? Approximately $1,000 per year. Fun fact: I am originally from Maine!

Name: Laurie Boettcher What are some of the classes you teach? Digital Marketing Strategy, Digital Campaigns, Digital Analytics, Digital Content Writing, Visual Design, and Personal Branding How long have you been with CVTC? 11 years How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? 4 years What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? There are no barriers to my students getting the materials. ALL of my students have access to the materials to help them succeed. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? Depending on the course, it ranges from $20 to over $200 per student per course. If you've created a textbook, manuscript, etc., would you mind sharing a link to the text? Digital Marketing Campaigns Course Resource Packet Fun fact: I have been featured in the New York Times , USA Today , and Business Insider for my expertise on LinkedIn for college students.

Name: Nicole Breed What are some of the classes you teach? Children's & Young Adult Literature, Information Literacy, Library & Web Technologies, Information Ethics, and School Library Principles How long have you been with CVTC? 4 years How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? The entire time I've been here: 4 years. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? The savings for students and that it encourages them to utilize the library and its resources. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? A couple hundred dollars a semester, at least. Fun fact: I played the librarian in a local production of Matilda: the Musical!

Name: April Foss What are some of the classes you teach? I am a faculty member in the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program. I teach Basic Lab Skills, Phlebotomy, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Clinical Chemistry and Molecular Diagnostics. How long have you been with CVTC? I have been with CVTC 10 years, starting as an adjunct phlebotomy instructor and a full-time MLT faculty for 7 years. How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? I was on board with this concept when it was discussed at a faculty in-service about four years ago. I have consistently worked with our library department each year since to move our courses towards affordable options. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? As a faculty member, I like the convenience. I have worked with the library staff to offer students online access of the recommended textbook through Canvas. It's as easy as inserting a link. We previously utilized paper lab manuals, bu...

Name: Jenna Raths What are some of the classes you teach? Basic Nursing Skills How long have you been with CVTC? 4.5 years How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? 1.5 years What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? As the program director, I have the privilege of sharing with students that their first semester of nursing school will be all no-cost textbooks that are interactive, evidence-based, and accessible anywhere! Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? Hundreds of dollars for their first semester! Fun fact: I helped as a contributing author to the Nursing Skills and Nursing Management & Professional Concepts OER texts.

Name: Jeff LeCount What are some of the classes you teach? Speech, Oral Interpersonal Communication, and Applied Communication How long have you been with CVTC? This is my 20th year at CVTC. How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? I have been using OER/AER for the last 3-4 years. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? I think my favorite aspect of OER/AER texts is the fact that they are often electronically available. Any estimated student cost savings from using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? The savings for students is usually between $75-150 per book. Fun fact: If people ask me how I'm doing, I usually respond with some weird statement like, "I've pretty much got life down to the point where I'm only crazy on the days that end in 'Y'!"

Name: Dawn Barone What are some of the classes you teach? Mental Health & Community Concepts, Advanced Nursing Skills, and Intermediate Clinical Practice (Behavioral Health) How long have you been with CVTC? This past spring was my sixth semester. How long have you been using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? About a year. I trialed our OER for Mental Health in my summer 2022 course, and we transitioned into using it this past fall. Since this past spring semester, we are now fully integrated with the OER for Metal Health. I also helped prepare for the OER for Advanced Skills to be trialed in the spring 2023 semester. What is your favorite part of using low-cost and/or no-cost textbooks? They are so convenient —not only for students but for me too! I love being able to have the OER saved on my bookmarks to easily access them when I need them for preparing for class or planning the semester or reviewing items with students. Students love them for the low-cost and for the convenienc...