13 Jul
2017
13 Jul
'17
7:56 a.m.
FYI
From: "OEC Member Services" <memberservices(a)oeconsortium.org>
To: "acoolidge" <acoolidge(a)bccampus.ca>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2017 7:34:50 AM
Subject: Open Education Consortium (OEC) Board Announces Executive Director Position
Dear Members,
It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Open Education Consortium (OEC) Board
of Directors announces Mary Lou Forward’s departure as Executive Director of OEC,
effective August 11, 2017. Since 2009, Mary Lou has played a critical role in the
development and success of the organization, and we want to thank her for 8 years of
dedicated service.
Igor Lesko will be serving as acting Executive Director while we conduct a search for a
new Executive Director. We would appreciate your help to identify strong candidates who
can help us move the organization forward. The announcement can also be found at: [
https://goo.gl/GdZYfe | https://goo.gl/GdZYfe ]
Position Announcement:
The Open Education Consortium is looking for an Executive Director who is a creative
thinker with strong leadership skills to join a small, internationally diverse team of
educational change-makers to lead planning and implementation of activities for our second
decade. Under the direction and guidance of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director
is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and managing all aspects of the
organization, while motivating staff, volunteers and members to advance open education
around the world. OEC is a virtual organization, and therefore the location of the
position is flexible.
Please see the position description, including how to apply, here: [ https://goo.gl/hca5F9
| https://goo.gl/hca5F9 ] The Open Education Consortium is committed to promoting
geographical distribution, gender equality and diversity within the organization, and we
welcome applications from all who meet the requirements. Position open until filled, with
review of applications starting on 30 August 2017. Salary is commensurate with experience.
About the Open Education Consortium
We are a global network of educational institutions, individuals and organizations that
support an approach to education based on openness, including collaboration, innovation
and collective development and use of open educational materials. The Open Education
Consortium is a non-profit, social benefit organization registered in the United States
and operating worldwide. Our mission is to promote, support and advance openness in
education around the world. We believe that education is an essential, shared and
collaborative social good and that open educational practices facilitate access, equity
and opportunity in education. For more information, please visit our website at
www.oeconsortium.org.
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Amanda Coolidge
Senior Manager, Open Education
BC campus | connect.collaborate.innovate.
120- 645 Fort Street | Victoria BC V8W 1G2
Tel 250-818-4592 | [ http://www.bccampus.ca/ | www.bccampus.ca ]
Skype: coolidge.amanda
Twitter: @acoolidge