It’s happened. You are now in charge of your college’s zero textbook cost (ZTC) pathway program. There are early steps every leader should take to create a scalable ZTC program. A combination of copyright expertise, open educational resources (OER) and ZTC knowledge, grant and faculty funding options, training programs, and library partnerships will help these initiatives be most successful.
Ted Lasso’s Playbook for Higher Education Job Descriptions
The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has captured hearts with its wholesome optimism, leadership wisdom, and unwavering belief in people. The coaching philosophy that Ted (Jason Sudeikis) embodies,
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