Open Arkansas Conference
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Welcome to the Open Arkansas Conference!
Join us on October 3, 2025, at North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas, for a day of collaboration and innovation centered on Open Educational Resources (OER). This conference is designed for educators, policymakers, and others who are passionate about expanding educational opportunities and fostering innovation through OER.
Register for the Conference
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
What To Expect
Keynote speaker: Dr. David Wiley, Associate Professor and Academic Affairs Fellow, Marshall University; pioneering advocate for open education
Keynote topic: The implications of AI for our work using OER to improve access to educational opportunity
Dynamic panel discussions featuring leaders in OER adoption
Informative paper presentation and workshops
Opportunities for networking and collaboration
Directions
The conference will be in the John Paul Hammerschmidt (JPH) Conference Center at the South Campus of North Arkansas College. The address is 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, AR 72601.
The South Main Street bridge is closed for construction, so it is best to take Highway 65 directly to the college. Once at the South Campus, you will see the JPH Parking Lot shortly after turning onto Pioneer Drive.
Find your way around the buildings with our South Campus Building Layout Map.
Calls for Proposals
We invite submissions for presentations, panel discussions, and workshops that explore the diverse opportunities and challenges of implementing OER. Share your insights, research, and success stories with colleagues from across Arkansas. The deadline is July 30, 2025 - SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.
Contact Us
For questions or more information, please email the conference planning team at OpenArkansas2025@northark.edu.