Faculty Resources

In the Bioclinical Sciences (BCS) department at OTC, we want to make sure that you get off on the new semester on the right foot. We have compiled a number of faculty resources to help you out!

Having minor issues? Contact the OTC help desk.
Having major security issues? Contact safety and security.
Here is a vast amount of general information from our friends in Academic Affairs
Are you looking for BCS resources in the library? Here are the BCS-specific OTC library resources.
Need help to setting up your proctored event in your online course? Need information about Testing Services at OTC?
Are you a new instructor or do you need just a refresher before classes begin?
PowerPoint pro or not, this website will be beneficial to you.
Check the syllabus template every semester.
What sort of things do you need to be aware of after classes began?
What is the OTC attendance and administrative withdrawal policy?
How to administratively withdraw a student?
What do you do if there is a student you feel needs some help that is beyond what you can provide? Just let someone from the OTC Student Support Teams know and they will follow up.
You will need to schedule your semester by using the academic calendar and the final exam schedule.
Looking for course content guidance? Please check the SNDBX-BCS site in Canvas.

Wanting to up your teaching game? Check out these free professional development resources:

Teaching Journals and Newsletters from the OTC Library
Look for the blue “Faculty” events on the OTC Employee Development calendar.
Keep your eye on the BCS Newsletter for more tips from your peers and links to BCS-specific professional development activities.

Required Materials (Textbooks)

Faculty in the BCS Department are free to choose their own required materials for their course(s) based on their pedagogy and educational philosophy. Below are the different required materials currently in use for each BCS course. Looking to try something new/different? Just let Dr. Elder know!