Using OER to Champion DEI Amid Anti-DEI Legislation

Authors

Nancy A. Henke, University of Northern ColoradoFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

4-3-2025

Abstract

As anti-DEI legislation spreads and the February 2025 “Dear Colleague” letter from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights deems DEI programs federally unlawful, faculty—particularly contingent instructors—may self-censor DEI discussions out of concern for job security. This lightning talk examines how OER librarians can support faculty in navigating these challenges by leveraging adaptable Open Educational Resources (OER) and open pedagogy to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Cross-Department Submission

University Libraries Faculty Work

Comments

This lightning talk was originally delivered at the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Recommended Citation

Henke, Nancy A., "Using OER to Champion DEI Amid Anti-DEI Legislation" (2025). About OER. 5.
https://digscholarship.unco.edu/aboutoer/5