OER Knowledge CloudConference PaperFrom Barriers to Breakthroughs: Leveraging Undergraduate Teams for Inclusive Open CoursesFrom Barriers to Breakthroughs: Leveraging Undergraduate Teams for Inclusive Open CoursesMayer, GregReikes, StephanieAmid rising demand for non-formal, skill-oriented education, faculty in Georgia Tech’s School of Mathematics are collaborating with undergraduate students to develop open-access mathematics courses that address this need. The initiative positions undergraduates as co-creators in course design, enhancing both the accessibility of educational materials and the students’ professional and academic development. Now, two years into the project, preliminary survey data suggest that the courses support underrepresented groups on campus and attract learners for non-formal learning settings, such as placement exam preparation and reinforcement of future coursework. The project has produced free, high-quality mathematics content, with ongoing development guided by principles of accessibility and academic rigor.20252025/08/21EnglishJournal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education3252-63United States10.31274/joerhe.20351https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/joerhe/article/id/20351/2831-7254yesopen educational resourcesstudents as partnersmathematicscurriculum developmentnon-formal learningmayer-reikes-2025.pdfhttps://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/joerhe/article/id/20351/Georgia, United States, North America