We've seemed to have lost steam on the Open University Campaign. Now that we've all (hopefully) recovered from New Years, I thought I'd try to get the excitement going again.<br><br>If the end goal is to rank schools on the 5 principles of the Wheeler Declaration (<a href="http://wiki.freeculture.org/Open_University_Campaign">http://wiki.freeculture.org/Open_University_Campaign</a>), then I think we need to decide on a methodology and clear measures of success. IMHO, this can best be done through committees dedicated to each of the 5 principles. Let's make them open to all, but I think we should specialize and set deadlines for the committees so that they can report back to the larger organization with their guidelines.<br>
<br>As for the methodology, I think letter grades for each principle and a
total letter grade for the school is the best option, but I imagine
there will be disagreement.<br><br>Each committee would be tasked, initially, with drafting a one page document outlining the importance of their criterion and determining what makes an "A" policy. The next step would be drafting letters/questionnaires to send to universities. The fact-finding part of this campaign will require a lot of time so it is important to start this soon.<br>
<br>So, do we have anyone who wants to head up a committee or simply join one?<br><br>I'd be happy to work primarily on OA or OCW. What's your passion?<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Kevin Donovan<br>Georgetown '11: SFS<br>
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