APPLYING FOR THE OC FOCUS
EXISTING COURSES For the 2023-2024 academic year, the OC Board will be accepting applications for existing courses until Friday, January 12, 2024. If approved, the OC designation will take effect in the Fall of 2024. INSTRUCTOR BASED OC Focus approval is given to an instructor + course combination. Each person who is teaching a section of the course must submit his or her own proposal to be approved. Once approved, the section will be designated as satisfying the OC Focus requirement for 3 years. At the end of the approval period, the designation can be renewed for 5 years. TERMS AND RESTRICTIONS
REQUIRED SYLLABUS STATEMENT All approved syllabi must include the following statement: This course has an Oral Communication (OC) Focus designation. Oral communication competencies are fully integrated into the main course material and will constitute at least 40% of the grade for the course. Improved oral communication skills will benefit you not only in your future studies, but also in your employment and personal life. PROCEDURES FOR NEW OR RENEWAL OC FOCUS APPLICATIONS Carefully review the OC Hallmarks and Explanatory Notes before deciding to propose a course, as your proposal will need to clearly demonstrate how the course meets each Hallmark. Be prepared to submit your assignments, rubrics, and an annotated syllabus with your application. Please view the application for specifics. If you have any questions, please contact the OC Board Chair. |