Leeward continues to lead the UH System with TXT0 classes. In Spring 2025, nearly 63% of Leeward classes were marked TXT0, or Textbook Cost: $0, with 72% of instructors teaching at least one TXT0 class. At the UHCC System, TXT0 classes stand at 36%, and instructors teaching at least one TXT0 class are at 40%. Leeward's commitment to reducing student costs remains strong, and these numbers prove it.
UHCC OER announces the launch of the AY 2025-2026 Open Textbook Incentive Program. With support from the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges and UHCC Chancellors, the program provides OER training and support for UHCC faculty, lecturers, and APTs who wish to modify or create open textbooks and other learning materials, and/or convert a course to TXT0.
AY 2025-2026 professional development opportunities include OER Exploration and Open Pedagogy workshops and OER 101, our asynchronous online course in Lamakū. Next spring, our new six-week Open Pedagogy Learning Circle will launch its inaugural cohort. Eligible participants of OER 101 and the Open Pedagogy Learning Circle can earn a $400 incentive.* See the UHCC OER Professional Learning page for details and to apply.
If you have completed OER 101 or will complete the course by December 1, 2025, OER Creation and Modification Awards (OERCA & OERMA) are available for creating new OER and modifying existing OER. See the UHCC OER Award Program page for details and to apply. The proposal deadline for OERCA and OERMA proposals is October 6, 2025.
Please contact us if you have questions about the UHCC OER Incentive Program:
- Wayde Oshiro, UHCC OER Project Lead
- Email: waydeo@hawaii.edu
- Junie Hayashi, Leeward OER Campus Lead & Leeward OER Campus Committee Co-Chair
- Email: junie@hawaii.edu
- Ashley Biddle, UHCC OER Open Pedagogy Lead and Leeward OER Campus Committee Co-Chair
- Email: ammorris@hawaii.edu