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Forward-Focused Together: A Strategic Plan For The Old Dominion University Libraries, 2023-2028, Timothy Hackman

Libraries Reports and Documents

[From Dean Hackman's Introduction]

The Old Dominion University Libraries are pleased to present our 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, Forward-Focused Together. The plan is a result of many hours of careful thought, discussion, debate, research, writing, and revising by the Libraries’ dedicated employees. It represents our vision for the coming half-decade and identifies exciting opportunities for the Libraries to support the mission and vision of Old Dominion University.

Report On Odu Findings From The Virginia Course Materials Survey Fall 2021, Karen Vaughan

Libraries Reports and Documents

From Introduction:

From October 1-December 31, 2021, the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) conducted a survey of students at Virginia colleges and universities. More than 5,600 valid student responses from 41 institutions were received, reflecting an overall response rate of 10%. The largest response (58.5%) was from doctoral institutions, with private, two-year, and four-year institutions responding at 12-14%. A random sample of ODU students produced 287 responses (see Appendix A for ODU demographics). The survey aimed to answer these questions:

• What is the impact of course material costs on educational equity among Virginia students?
• What course content materials do students …