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28 Apr
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From: Hailey Babb <Hailey(a)sparcopen.org>
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 6:54 PM
To: SPARC Libraries & OER Forum <liboer(a)sparcopen.org>
Subject: [LibOER] Apply Now: SPARC Open Education Leadership Program
Hello all,
Applications for the SPARC Open Education Leadership
Program<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program… 2021-2022
cohort are now open! The SPARC Open Education Leadership Program is an intensive
professional development program designed to empower academic professionals with the
knowledge, skills, and connections to lead successful open education initiatives that
benefit students. After a successful experience with the 2020-2021
cohort<https://sparcopen.org/news/2021/open-education-leadership-program…,
SPARC is continuing with our expanded eligibility to apply for the program to all academic
professionals with open education responsibilities—including instructional designers,
project coordinators, and other related roles. We are excited to continue this program for
a fifth year, and look forward to working with more exceptional open education advocates
in the coming year.
The deadline to complete the application
form<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program/#a… is May
28th at 11:59pm EDT, and notifications will be delivered by June 4th. We are pleased to
offer candidates from SPARC member institutions a subsidized tuition rate and tuition
discounts by application.
We will be hosting several information sessions over the course of the application period.
Sessions will include a brief overview of the program followed by allocated time for
individual Q&A. We will also be inviting program alumni to share their perspectives
and experiences. Session dates/times are as follows, and interested applicants can
register by clicking on the links below:
Thursday May 6 at 1:00pm
EDT<https://sparcopen-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZArduGsqTIqG9xJDwzS8jVEMaofbWW2giT0>
Wednesday May 12 at 4:00pm
EDT<https://sparcopen-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApduqgrj8vE9VB9vC_tu-mrKIY5kaj0_Dr>
Tuesday May 18 at 3:00pm
EDT<https://sparcopen-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsfu2vrDMsHtHItU3xRJb_p2E5ceizJsPs>
Friday May 28 at 10:00am
EDT<https://sparcopen-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfuugqzwrHdZH8DBKvcJ8VLFNRY9iiyLY>
We've provided additional information on the program and how to
apply<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program/#…
below, and there's also a comprehensive
FAQ<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program/faq… on our
website. For additional questions, please feel free to contact
hailey@sparcopen.org<mailto:hailey@sparcopen.org>.
What is the Open Education Leadership Program?
The SPARC Open Education Leadership Program is an intensive, two-semester professional
development program to empower open education advocates with the knowledge, skills, and
connections to lead successful open education initiatives that benefit students.
· Participate in an intensive, semester-long online course during the fall to gain
comprehensive knowledge of open education, stakeholder engagement, and how to design an
initiative on campus.
· Plan and execute a capstone project during the spring that has an impact on open
education locally and that contributes back to the broader movement.
· Develop a vibrant community of practice among a cohort of peers, and grow as a leader
through mentorship support.
· Attend the Open Education Conference<https://openeducationconference.org/>
virtually, and receive additional guidance to make the most of the experience and start
building a network.
Who should apply?
· Eligible candidates must be employed at a higher education institution, consortium or
related organization in the U.S. or Canada, or at one of SPARC’s international members.
Candidates from SPARC member institutions will receive special consideration and a tuition
discount.
· The program is open to all academic professionals with open education-related
responsibilities, including library professionals, instructional designers, project
coordinators and related roles.
· Candidates should be prepared for a significant time commitment (6-8 hours per week for
online coursework in the fall, average 5 hours per week for capstone work in the spring)
and have the support of their institution and/or supervisor to participate.
Tuition
Tuition is inclusive of both semesters, and covers all costs except attendance at the Open
Education Conference (virtual). Institutions are expected to sponsor tuition on behalf of
the accepted applicant, and will be asked to sign a standard enrollment agreement.
SPARC Member Rate: $1,995 USD / $2,495 CAD
Non-Member Rate: $2,995 USD or $3,995 CAD
SPARC recognizes that all institutions are facing budget pressures due to COVID-19 and has
worked to reduce costs as much as possible. The 2021-22 tuition rates reflect a more than
20% discount over pre-COVID rates.
Tuition discount
SPARC will offer a limited number of tuition discounts to support the participation of
candidates who would increase the diversity of the cohort. Candidates eligible to apply
tuition discounts include:
* Candidates who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Color)
* Candidates employed by community colleges
* Candidates employed by minority-serving institutions
* Candidates for whom the cost of tuition would be a barrier
How to apply?
· The full program details and the application form are available on our website.
<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program/#apply>
· The application deadline is May 28th at 11:59pm EDT. Applications received by this date
will be notified by June 4th.
· More information is available in our
FAQ<https://sparcopen.org/our-work/open-education-leadership-program/faq….
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Hailey Babb
Open Education Project Manager
SPARC<http://sparcopen.org>