New Faculty Orientation Course - OTC Center for Academic Innovation

Course Description

This orientation is designed to provide new OTC faculty with the information and resources they need to be successful in the classroom from the first day of class. OTC is dedicated to promoting teaching innovation and excellence that impacts student learning success.

Course Goals

Identify faculty resources and support services
Acclimate faculty to OTC culture, functions, and operations
Provide instruction for required administrative processes and procedures

Steps to Complete this Course

Review the information in each section listed below
Successfully complete the orientation quiz located at the bottom of this page

Please ensure all employment requirements are met with Ozark Tech’s HR office.

This orientation must be successfully completed within the first three weeks of your first teaching semester. Completion does not guarantee employment or a course assignment, but it is required to be considered for future teaching opportunities at Ozarks Tech.

Welcome

Welcome from the Provost
Introduction to the OTC Mission and Core Values
OTC’s Strategic Plan

Part 1 - What You Need to Know

Passwords
MyOTC Portal
Email
Canvas
Student Resources
OTC Locations and Security
Title IX
FERPA
Academic Integrity

Part 2 - Preparing to Teach

Course Checklist
Emergency Notification Sign-up
Course Abstracts
Syllabus Template
Textbooks
Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) / OTC Cares
Canvas Support
IT Helpdesk
Instructional Design Services
Library
Center for Academic Innovation
Faculty Facebook Group

Part 3 - In the Classroom

Proctoring
Tracking Attendance
Submitting Administrative Withdrawal
Grade Submission
Course Evaluations

Quiz

This is an “open book” quiz that will take you approximately 15 minutes to complete. You will have unlimited attempts to complete this quiz with a score of 100%.

Note: Please ensure that all of your employment requirements are met with OTC’s HR office. Completion of this orientation does not guarantee employment or a course assignment. This orientation should be successfully completed within the first three weeks of the first semester in which you are scheduled to teach.