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District Affordable Learning Materials Committee
There is growing interest in (and funding for) adopting open educational resources (OER), and a need for cross-college coordination on issues related to OER, zero textbook costs (ZTC), and textbook affordability. The District Affordable Learning Materials Committee will facilitate cross-college coordination of efforts related to student course materials affordability.
Agendas and Minutes
- December 1, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
- November 3, 2025 - Meeting cancelled due to limited availability and no pressing agenda items.
- October 6, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
- September 8, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
- May 5, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
- April 7, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
- March 3, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
- February 3, 2025 DALMC Meeting: Agenda and Minutes
| Name | Campus | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Frank Kobayashi | DO | AVCI, co-chair |
| Yeny Pena-Grafton | ARC | Faculty, Healthcare Interpreting, OER/ZTC Coordinator |
| Doug Herndon | ARC | AVPI |
| Andi Adkins Pogue | CRC | Faculty, librarian, OERI liaison, co-chair |
| Heather Hutcheson | CRC | Faculty, English |
| Dana Wassmer | CRC | AVPI |
| Beki Mendell | FLC | Faculty, librarian, OERI liaison |
| Carlos Lopez | FLC | Dean of Instruction, Business, Curriculum, and Scheduling |
| Deborah Saks | SCC | AVPI |
| Rebecca Goodchild | SCC | Faculty, librarian |
Other Documents
Chairs
- Co-Chair: Frank Kobayashi
- Co-Chair: Andi Adkins Pogue
Meeting Info
DALMC meets on the first Monday of every month during the fall and spring semesters from 3:30 to 5:00 pm. When the first Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting will be pushed to the second Monday. Location and connection information can be found in the Agenda and Minutes for each meeting.