You do not have to plan an OER adoption or Zero Textbook Cost course conversion alone. Compton College faculty, librarians, administrators, and committee members are available to help.

Not sure where to begin?

Start by contacting Steven Gonzales for an OER consultation. He can help identify the next step and connect you with the appropriate campus resource.

You can ask for help at any stage; from exploring one possible textbook to completing an entire OER/ZTC course conversion.

Help is available with

Finding OER and other no-cost materials for your discipline
Evaluating the accuracy and quality of a resource
Understanding Creative Commons licenses and attribution
Adapting or remixing an openly licensed resource
Reviewing accessibility and inclusive design
Locating library-licensed articles, ebooks, and streaming media
Organizing readings and activities in Canvas
Replacing a commercial textbook or access code
Planning an OER/ZTC course conversion
Communicating course-material costs to students
Requesting or confirming a ZTC designation
Maintaining an OER course from one semester to the next

Who should I contact?

OER adoption and course-conversion help

Steven Gonzales

OER Coordinator

Contact Steven for help finding, evaluating, licensing, adapting, or placing OER in Canvas. He can also help plan a manageable OER/ZTC conversion.

sgonzales@compton.edu

Schedule an OER Consultation

Library resources and research support

Lynn Chung
Instruction Librarian
OER Committee Library Representative

Contact Lynn for assistance with:

Searching for OER and scholarly resources
Finding library-licensed ebooks, articles, databases, and streaming media
Determining whether students can access a library resource off campus
Developing research activities or library instruction
Connecting students with library research support

lchung@compton.edu | Visit the Compton College Library

Distance education and institutional support

Dr. Bedan Kamau
Associate Dean, Distance Education and Instructional Technology
OER Committee Administrative Representative

Contact Dr. Kamau for assistance or direction involving:

Distance education and instructional technology
Institutional support for an OER/ZTC project
Canvas or educational-technology questions connected with a conversion
Coordination involving academic administration
Questions about college-supported OER/ZTC initiatives

bkamau@compton.edu

OER Committee and faculty participation

Richard “Gabe” Flores
Political Science Faculty
OER Committee Co-Chair

Contact Gabe about OER Committee participation, faculty perspectives on OER/ZTC, committee projects, and opportunities to contribute to campus OER efforts.

rflores11@compton.edu

Quick contact guide

Match your question with the appropriate contact
I need help with...	Start with
Finding or evaluating OER	Steven Gonzales or Lynn Chung
Library ebooks, articles, databases, or streaming media	Lynn Chung
Creative Commons, attribution, or adapting OER	Steven Gonzales
Planning a full course conversion	Steven Gonzales
Distance education, Canvas, or institutional technology	Dr. Bedan Kamau
Joining or contributing to the OER Committee	Gabe Flores or Steven Gonzales
Confirming a section’s ZTC designation	Your Instructional Division Coordinator

Join the Compton College OER Committee

Help make course materials more affordable and accessible

The Open Educational Resources Committee brings together faculty, library, distance education, and administrative perspectives to support OER adoption, ZTC pathways, faculty development, and student access to affordable materials.

Faculty and staff with experience using OER are welcome, but experience is not required. Curiosity and an interest in improving student access are enough to begin.

Visit the Compton College OER Committee Page

Committee co-chairs

Richard “Gabe” Flores, History/Ethnic Studies — rflores11@compton.edu
Steven Gonzales, Political Science — sgonzales@compton.edu

Meeting schedule

The committee page lists meetings on the third Tuesday of each month during the academic year at 1:00 p.m. Consult the committee page, current agenda, or a co-chair for the meeting location and any schedule changes.

How to join or participate

Email Gabe Flores or Steven Gonzales and express your interest.
Include your name, department or division, and your OER/ZTC interests.
Indicate whether you want to attend a meeting, contribute to a project, or be considered for committee membership.
Ask to receive the next meeting date, location, agenda, and any participation instructions.

Prepare for an OER consultation

You do not need to complete a formal proposal before asking for help. If available, bring or send:

The course name, number, and planned implementation term
The current textbook title, edition, and approximate price
The course outline or primary learning outcomes
A list of any required access codes, homework systems, or software
OER or free resources you have already found
Your preferred timeline
Questions about licensing, accessibility, Canvas, or the ZTC designation

You can begin small. Replacing one expensive resource, redesigning one module, or reviewing one possible open textbook can be the first step toward a complete OER/ZTC course.

Return to the appropriate Toolbox guide

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you are exploring one resource or redesigning an entire course, Compton College colleagues are available to help.

Schedule a Consultation Join the OER Committee

Contact information and committee schedule last reviewed August 2026. Consult the official OER Committee page for subsequent updates.