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Affordable Learning Lander (ALL): Showcase: Professors for Affordable Learning

2025 Professors for Affordable Learning (PAL)

Brittany Burdette, Assistant Professor of Mathematics - Department of Mathematics & Computing

Daniel Harrison, Professor of Sociology - Department of Government, Criminology, & Sociology

Melissa Hayes, Associate Professor of Biology - Department of Biology

Carol Hoyle, Associate Professor of Education - Department of Teacher Education

Brian Pitman, Assistant Professor of Criminology - Department of Government, Criminology, & Sociology

Dave Slimmer, Professor of Physics - Department of Physical Sciences

Kim Spangler, Senior Lecturer of Physical Education & Exercise Science - Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science

Robert Stevenson, Professor of Journalism - Department of Media & Communication

2023 PALs pictured from left to right: Dr. Lucas McMillan, Asma Nazim-Starnes, Kim Spangler, Zachary Wilson and Dr. Trevor Leach. (not pictured Rachel Schiera)

Lander Faculty Spotlight: Lillian Craton, Department of English and Foreign Languages

Course: ENGL 102

OER used: Freely available articles from open access journals and Lander Library Services-provided research databases.

Lander Faculty Spotlight: Kim Spangler, Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science

Courses: PEES 142 & 176

OER used: Class notes, contraindicated exercises, and body fat assessment methods provided on Blackboard, and handouts containing yoga poses

Saved each student: $100-160

Lander Faculty Spotlight: Trevor Leach, Department of Mathematics & Computing

Courses: MATH 421 & 422

OER used: Abstract Algebra: Theory and Applications, an open access textbook.

Saved each student: $78.12

Lander Faculty Spotlight: James Romaine, Department of History and Philosophy

Course: ART 371

OER used: Sculpture Today placed on course reserve in the Library, and YouTube videos.

This was a new course developed with OER.