Instructional Materials Equity Committee
Purpose Statement
The goal of the Instructional Materials and Equity Committee (IMEC) is to advance
equitable student success by identifying and removing institutional barriers to equity
that relate to access and affordability of textbooks and other instructional materials.
Guided by the college's mission, vision, values and Strategic Plan, the committee works to eliminate financial, technological and structural barriers that impede students' full participation in learning. IMEC promotes high-quality teaching and academic freedom while supporting faculty in selecting, adapting and creating instructional materials that reflect diverse perspectives and meet evolving educational needs.
The committee serves as the primary advisory body to the Academic Senate on matters related to instructional materials, including Open Educational Resources (OER), Zero- and Low-Textbook-Cost (ZTC/LTC) courses, transparency and compliance with state and federal requirements. Through collaboration with campus partners, IMEC helps ensure that students have equitable, day-one access to required materials, supporting persistence, completion and social mobility.
2025/2026 Responsibilities
- Promote and support the effective use and creation of OER and the expansion of ZTC courses and pathways that improve affordability and access to learning materials.
- Educate faculty, staff and students about OER, open licensing and burden-free access through resource sharing and communication campaigns.
- Recommend strategies and other actions to move toward compliance with Title 5 California Code of Regulations § 54221 Burden-Free Access to Instructional Materials by June 2026.
The PDF files offered on the IMEC site have undergone remediation to improve accessibility for users with disabilities, particularly those who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers.