Most research in the social sciences and humanities is subsidized by government so you would think the results of that research would be freely available to the taxpayers who funded it. It's called Open Access and its a movement that is gaining momentum in some parts....but not all. Read about what the American Anthropological Association considers "open" in:
Open Access or Faux Access
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I always wonder if the LTC or departments own the curriculum development they fund, and if so, why it isn't available to other instructors, at BCIT or within the department at least?
Creative Commons would allow that.
No reason to not make it at least viewable to other instructors?
Carly:
The FSA collective agreement gives ownership of course materials to faculty unless they were specifically assigned and given time to develop it.
See section 7.4 and 7.5
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