Given the increased utilization of open educational resources (some rights reserved), open pedagogy and so-called inclusive access and traditional textbooks (all rights reserved), these conflicting approaches to accessing knowledge raises questions about who owns our knowledge. How do we democratize knowledge given access to knowledge is the pathway to critical thinking, personal autonomy, and independent choices? We will explore these ideas and more during this session.

Presented by Dr. Robert Awkward, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Effectiveness, Mass. Department of Higher Education Panelists: Millie Gonzalez, Dean of Libraries, New York Institute of Technology; Dr. Kisha Tracy, Chair & Professor of English Studies & Chair of the General Education Program Area, Fitchburg State University