Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that can replace traditional textbooks and other materials in the classroom. Faculty at Pacific have been awarded summer stipends to recognize their implementation of OER since 2017.


As of Fall 2025:

In the Spring of 2026, we will celebrate student savings surpassing $3,000,000 from the OER Program. Join us in the Library and Learning Center on March 3, 2026 from 3:45–5 p.m. All are welcome!

Interested in learning more about OER? Check out additional information. The Library and Learning Center supports an OER stipend program every year and the application for 2026 is now open (deadline is February 2, 2026). Consider applying today!