OTC is committed to
institutional
Success
in all programs, practices and supports

Academic Excellence

Identify and support best practices in instruction to meet emerging academic needs and improve the student experience.

Establish and implement a faculty-driven process that identifies and disseminates resources for effective teaching practices.
Develop avenues for faculty to collaborate between departments and divisions to create new curricula, courses and teaching methods.
Provide increased opportunities for faculty to participate in system functions such as best practice development, production of professional development opportunities or college strategic planning efforts.
Integrate academic supports and practices designed to serve underprepared students while maintaining academic integrity and increasing student success.
Create a dedicated committee to study and utilize high-impact practices in teaching and learning at the college.
Establish a standardized Learning Management Software (LMS) course layout informed by student and faculty feedback to ensure consistent course navigation.

OTC will exceed the median performance on academic measures as compared to peer community college institutions.