Openness Community Group (CG): From Idea to Impact, Showcasing Open Initiatives across Higher Education
What does it take to launch, grow, and sustain open initiatives in higher education? Join members of the EDUCAUSE Openness Community for a dynamic panel session highlighting real-world examples of open source software, open educational resources, open science, and open data projects from a variety of stakeholders. Each presenter will share their campus’s journey—whether in the early stages of ideation, mid-phase growth, or long-term sustainability—offering insights into the strategies, tools, and institutional infrastructure that have shaped their efforts. This session will explore the unique opportunities and challenges at each stage of an open initiative’s life cycle. Panelists will reflect on lessons learned, community engagement, governance models, and the critical role of collaboration in building momentum. Whether you're just beginning to explore openness or looking to scale an existing effort, you'll leave with practical takeaways, inspiration, and a clearer understanding of the resources and partnerships that can help bring open initiatives to life on your campus.
Presenters
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Anna Ayoung-Stoute
Assistant Dean for Access, Research and Learning Services,
Florida Atlantic University
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Patrick Masson
Executive Director,
Apereo Foundation
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Cyril Oberlander
Library Dean,
California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
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Ken Udas
Vice Provost, Digital Learning Initatives,
University of Idaho
Resources & Downloads
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Openness CG Discussion Slides
Updated on 6/14/2026
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Slides from Cyril Oberlander
Updated on 6/14/2026