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Convening 2026

Thursday, April 9, 2026

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Convening housekeeping

Remember...

Enjoy the grounds – pool, hot tub, hiking, etc.
Alcoholic beverages are your responsibility
Wear name badges; check in at front of Stillwaters
Meals are for registered attendees only; any guest charges will be your responsibility

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Welcome to WV – Special Guests

Robin DeRosa

Executive Director, Open Education Network

Amanda Larson

The Ohio State University Libraries &OEN
Affordable Educational Resources Initiative Program Coordinator

David Tully

North Carolina State University Libraries & OEN
Principal Librarian for Student Affordability

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Welcome to WV – Special Guests

Brett Christie

Alchemy
Vice President for Educational Innovations

Tanya Spilovoy

Association of Governing Boards & "our" consultant
Grants and Strategic Partnerships

Cayla Eagon

Learning Designer & Project Manager
Repository Manager

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Chris Rasmussen, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, WVHEPC/WVCTCS
Colorado Department of Higher Education
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Midwestern Higher Education Compact (@University of Minnesota)
Institutional stops: IUP, Valparaiso, Michigan
Mayor and Councilmember, Town of Berwyn Heights, Maryland

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WV CALM Leadership Session

Thursday, February 12

WV CALM

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WV CALM Leadership Session

Thursday, February 12

WV CALM

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Are you Feeling CALM....?

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WHAT IS CALM??

The West Virginia Collaborative to Advance Learning Mobility

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Are you Feeling CALM?�Because You.�Got.�This.

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Key Accomplishments to date

Microcredentials Work: Workgroup Deliverables and Toolkit
Common Course Numbering: 25 courses complete, more coming
RBA/BOG Policy Changes: consistency in residency; emphases
HB25-3024 Advisory Committee: subgroups meeting since Nov
Rural Talent Lab Listening Tour (May 4-6): Mercer, McDowell, Pocohontas, Wyoming,
LERs: SB26-402, other legislation, LER Accelerator Project
AI Webinars and Consulting Services: April 17, 10:30-11:45am
Home Stretch with Series 10/11 Revision: Stakeholder meetings
WV CALM Workgroups: Data, PLA/CPL, Pathways and Stackability

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Key Goals/Deliverables in development

Pathways 60+60 (Psych, CJ, Business, English)
AAS Articulation Pathways (60+60)
Rural Talent Lab "Middle Skill" pathways
Universal PLA (not limited to RBA/BOG)
Every undergraduate course with a PLA option
Bridge experiences for 50-70% equivalency
Build out an essential skills framework
LER populated with skills, competencies, and a variety of recognitions
LevelUP expand program-specific course offerings for improved articulation and shortened time-to-degree

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WV CALM WORKGROUP 1:�Credential Validation, Documentation, and Inventory

This workgroup provides expert guidance, strategic recommendations, and practical support to institutions and staff regarding successful documentation, implementation, tracking, and reporting of microcredentials across state institutions.

Zorrie Georgieva, WVHEPC/CTCS (zornitsa.georgieva@wvhepc.edu)
James Fauver, BridgeValley Community and Technical College
Amanda Sauchuck, Concord University
Kristi Wood, Mountwest Community and Technical College

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WV CALM WORKGROUP 2:�Integration of Prior Learning for Student Success

This workgroup advises HEPC/CTCS on policies, processes, and programs to ensure accessible, consistent, and transparent recognition of prior learning so students can receive appropriate credit and accelerate completion of postsecondary credentials.

Lucy Kefauver, WVHEPC/CTCS/WVROCKS (lucy.kefauver@wvhepc.edu)
Jason Best, Shepherd University
Krystal McCoy, Fairmont State University
Angela Hawk, West Virginia Northern Community College

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WV CALM WORKGROUP 3:�Integrated Pathways and Stackability of Credentials

This workgroup advises HEPC/CTCS on the development and implementation of stackable and integrated credential pathways, with a focus on promoting student opportunity, maximizing student retention and completion, minimizing lost credits, and aligning educational offerings with workforce needs.

Beez Schell, WVHEPC/CTCS (beez.schell@wvhepc.edu)
Brandon Mills, New River Community and Technical College
Cathy Monteroso, West Liberty University
TBD

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Thank You!!

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The "State of the State" OER in WV

Beez Schell, PhD

Academic Officer

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What is Open Learning WV?

Statewide initiative dedicated to making higher education more affordable, accessible, and engaging
Supports the creation and use of no-cost and low-cost course materials including high-quality Open Educational Resources(OER)
2019 - HB 2853 passed

(a)(1) to encourage and facilitate the use of open education resource materials in both higher education and kindergarten through 12th grade in West Virginia schools.

2023 “Wherever and to the extent practicable, the university shall offer open educational resources for dual enrollment courses.”

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Open Learning WV Activities

Grants to adopt, modify, create OER – since 2021

General Grants, $1,000
Dual Enrollment Grants, $1,000
Bridge OER Grants, $2,500

Areas of study include Engineering, Communications & Media, Computer Science, and Criminal Justice.

Yearly Convening

2 days, keynotes, concurrent sessions = 111 participants this year

Travel Grant to OER Conference, Denver, October 2025 – 17 attended

$2,000

WV Open Learning Challenge Grants – 10 awarded

$25,000

NEW!

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