Department Responsibilities: Providing Faculty with Classroom & Lab Resources

Overview

This article is intended for Department Chairs and Academic Assistants.

To ensure instructors are well-prepared for their classes, OTIS IT expects each academic department to provide faculty with the Instructor Guide for Using Otis College Classrooms and Labs before the start of each semester.

This guide provides instructors with an overview of the technology, equipment, and setup available in their assigned classrooms. It includes details on classroom features, instructions for using common devices, guidance on transferring files between computers, IT support contact information, and best practices for effectively using classroom technology.

Accessing the Guide

The Instructor Guide for Using Otis College Classrooms and Labs is available online through the OTIS IT Knowledge Base. Department Chairs and Assistants should ensure that all faculty members receive this guide prior to the start of each semester.

📘 View the Instructor Guide

Software and Hardware Requests

To ensure all hardware and software are purchased, tested, and installed in a timely manner, departments should plan ahead and submit requests using the forms below.

Requests for major hardware or software purchases must be submitted by the first week of March to be considered for inclusion in the yearly budget.
Requests made after this date may not have funds allocated and will roll into the next budget cycle for review.

Available Request Forms and Resources