New partnership between CollegeBuys and Labster+Openstax Creates High-Quality, ZTC Resources for Science
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This new partnership between CollegeBuys and Labster+Openstax Creates High-Quality, ZTC Resources for Science
Equitable: OpenStax textbooks are free
Effective: Labster boosts grades, pass rates
Affordable: Together, a high-quality solution
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Professor of Chemistry
Chaffey College
Assistant Professor of Biology
Skyline College
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Labster
Account Executive
Labster
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Sr. Customer Success Manager
Labster
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With student loan debt reaching $1.7 trillion in 2023, and initiatives like the California Community College System's 2030 Vision for Zero Textbook Cost Course Materials gaining momentum, there's a critical need for affordable alternatives.
Join us to Find Out How It Works
Combining OpenStax's peer-reviewed open educational resources (OER) for foundational knowledge, Labster's immersive virtual lab simulations for hands-on experience, and the purchasing power of CollegeBuys makes high-quality lab resources available at zero cost to students.
*Pricing valid until June 3, 2024.
Your Time is Valuable!
We appreciate faculty, staff, and administrators from CCC colleges taking the time to share their insight and experience on this topic with us. A free gift card will be provided to each attendee. PLEASE NOTE: The lunch gift card will be offered to Participant within 5 days of completion of the webinar(s), as confirmed in the attendance list by Labster. Such gift card will be offered to the Participant's provided email address provided at registration. For the avoidance of doubt, Participant's email address or name when attending the webinar must match the email address and name provided at registration.
Please come join Dr. Julian Allen, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Labster as he highlights the multiple ways your peers have integrated Labster to increase student engagement and boost overall graduation rates.
Presenter(s)
Dr. Maryline Chemama is a Chemistry professor, Distance Education coach, and coordinator at Chaffey College. Her academic journey began at Sorbonne University, Paris, focusing on Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry. After completing a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, she pursued postdoctoral studies at UC Riverside, discovering a passion for teaching. She is committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and empowers students from diverse backgrounds to excel. With expertise in Organic Synthesis and a heart for mentorship, Dr. Maryline Chemama continues to inspire the next generation of scientists and educators.
Since 2016, Kim Touneh has taught biology as an adjunct instructor at Skyline College in San Mateo County, California. She's been teaching both part-time and full-time at various colleges over the last 25 years. Before her college teaching career, she was an endangered species biologist for the US Department of Interior. She completed her studies at UCLA (graduate) and UCSB (undergraduate) in evolution and ecology, focusing on invertebrate zoology.
Julian Allen, Ph.D., is the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Labster, whose interactive virtual training simulations provide immersive digital learning experiences that reinforce the exciting connection between science and the real world for more than six million students in educational institutions around the globe. When he was the Chief Learning Innovations Officer at Georgia State University, Dr. Allen led initiatives to strengthen teaching and learning through the strategic use of technology, innovative pedagogies, and data analytics. He was also a faculty member in the Learning Technology Leadership program at the nonprofit association EDUCAUSE, helping develop the next generation of learning technology innovators.
I'm dedicated to introducing Labster to all California Community Colleges. I am the first point of contact in your institution's Labster journey as well as expansion across new departments. It's my role to: perform product tours and demonstrations, spearhead trials and evaluations, share best practices for teaching with virtual lab simulations — in both face-to-face and asynchronous courses, and support you through the purchasing process via a consultative approach. You can reach out to me at gillman@labster.com.
I'm dedicated to supporting all California Community College institutions with their adoption and implementation of Labster. My role as your Customer Success Manager, or CSM, is to be your trusted advocate within Labster. I'll be here every step of the way to give you access to the training and enablement you need to make the most of the solution. We have lots of great resources that I'll share but if you are ever unsure where to turn, please come to me. At the highest level, my job is to ensure that our products are helping you meet your goals. You can always contact me at aburke@labster.com.
