Fall 2025 Faculty Work Days
August 13 – 15, 2025
College Meetings
8:00 AM ∙ Faculty Social – Plaster Manufacturing Center Atrium
Join your fellow faculty for a welcome-back social with coffee and snacks while they last.
8:30 AM ∙ Faculty Meeting – Plaster Manufacturing Center 103 & Assembly Stairs
- Dr. Higdon will welcome the faculty.
- Dr. Light will address the faculty.
Department & Division Meetings: See your Division Dean and Department Chair/Program Director for Details
Informational Sessions and Open Labs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Center for Academic Innovation Open Lab – IC 104
Help with Course Copies, Syllabus Setup, Course Navigation, Publisher Courseware Pairing, Etc.
Drop-In Information and Open Labs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Center for Academic Innovation Open Lab – IC 104
Help with Course Copies, Syllabus Setup, Course Navigation, Publisher Courseware Pairing, Etc.
Informational Sessions and Open Labs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Center for Academic Innovation Open Lab – IC 104
Help with Course Copies, Syllabus Setup, Course Navigation, Publisher Courseware Pairing, Etc.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Attendance Tips & Tricks – NKM 104
Keeping accurate attendance records is essential for student success and institutional reporting. In this session, the Center for Academic Innovation will walk you through how to track and report attendance using A+ Attendance and Canvas. You’ll learn where to find key data, how to record attendance accurately, and tips for assisting you in your attendance workflow.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Canvas Standardization: Understanding the New Guidelines – NKM 104
This informational session introduces OTC’s Canvas standardization initiative based on faculty and student research. Learn about the consistent course menu layouts, homepage requirements, and organizational expectations for online, face-to-face, hybrid, and live online courses. We’ll review successful examples and explain implementation timelines for the Fall 2025 rollout.
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Canvas Standardization: Open Lab – NKM 104
Drop in during this open lab session to explore Ozarks Tech’s Canvas standardization initiative. Faculty facilitators will be present to answer questions and provide guidance as you begin preparing for the rollout.
Drop-In Information and Open Labs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Center for Academic Innovation Open Lab – IC 104
Help with Course Copies, Syllabus Setup, Course Navigation, Publisher Courseware Pairing, Etc.
Informational Sessions and Open Labs
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Center for Academic Innovation Open Lab – IC 104
Help with Course Copies, Syllabus Setup, Course Navigation, Publisher Courseware Pairing, Etc.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Teaching on Turbo: Time-Saving Strategies for the 21-Credit Hour Hustle – NKM 111
Teaching a heavy course load doesn’t have to mean drowning in grading, emails, and lesson prep. This session is packed with practical, time-saving strategies to help faculty maximize efficiency without sacrificing quality. From smarter grading techniques to streamlined course management, discover ways to reclaim your time while keeping students engaged and learning. Whether you’re balancing 21 credit hours or just looking for ways to work smarter, this session will help you teach on turbo—without burning out.
For Faculty Work Days information, contact Academic Affairs at academics@otc.edu or 417-447-8151