Admission Counselors

All of the counselors can be reached at (614) 823-1500 or (800) 488-8144 or through the email links below.

Recruitment Territory: Northwest Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and International

Other Responsibilities: Coordinating campus visitation days and working with the international admission process.

Education: B.A. in Public Relations from Otterbein College. I am currently working on my M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration from Ohio University.

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: I love the sense of community. It's nice to walk across campus and see familiar faces, and even those that are not familiar still offer a smile and a hello as you walk by.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Keep an open mind and explore many different possibilities; but in the end follow your heart.

Recruitment Territory: Southeast Ohio, West Virginia, Florida.

Other Responsibilities: Assist transfer students, work with admission surveys, serve as admission coordinator for the STAR Program, act as a liaison with HPED and Athletics, oversee admission internship program, work with Alumni Office on the OARS Program.

Education: B.S. Ohio University 1992, M.Ed Ohio University 1996.

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The wonderful sense of community. From the administration to the faculty, students will always feel comfortable in their academic setting as they pursue their career goals.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Enjoy the experience, keep an open mind, do not be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and stay on top of deadlines.

Recruitment Territory: Westerville South (Go Cats!) and Columbus St. Francis Desales

Other Responsibilities: Running the Admission Office.

Education: B.S.E, Northern Illinois University, M.A. Northwestern University, Ph.D., Ohio University

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: Walking from Battelle Fine Arts Center across the campus to the Campus Center on a sunny day (and saying "hi" to everyone on the way). And using the library.

What advice do you have for students in their college search: Start early. Visit. Ask lots of questions.

Recruitment Territory: Oversee Admission and Financial Aid operations, Hilliard Schools, Upper Arlington

Other Responsibilities: Merit Scholarship Program, President's Cabinet

Education: BA Ohio Northern University; MS University of Dayton; Ph.D. University of Toledo

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The ability to work with students every day.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Pay attention to deadlines at every institution you are considering.

Recruitment Territory: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties, Kentucky

Other Responsibilities: Assist with recruiting in metro Cincinnati area

Education: Master of Music, Michigan State University (go green!)

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The warm and welcoming atmosphere.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Make a list of colleges that have the programs you are interested in, decide what your geographic boundaries are, make campus visits, try to get a feeling of "best fit" for you.

Recruitment Territory: Southwest Ohio, all states with the exception of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Florida, Texas, West Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania

Other Responsibilities: I work as the coordinator of our Host & Tour program and the President's Scholars Recognition Event. I also work with those students looking to take transient classes at Otterbein.

Education: Bachelors of Science in Journalism (Public Relations) '00 and a Masters in Education '02 from Ohio University in Athens, OH.

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: While I enjoy the sense of community a lot, I would say one of my favorite things about Otterbein is the strong base provided by the liberal arts education. Being able to take a wide variety of classes and find applicability in those classes toward your major, your career and ultimately your life is a great aspect of the liberal arts.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Know yourself more than anything else. You're going to want to beat your head against the wall several times throughout the year, but if you have faith in the process and yourself it's hard to make a bad choice.

Recruitment Territory: Fairfield County, Licking County, some Columbus City and Franklin County Schools

Other Responsibilities: Images of You program

Education: B.A. Public Relations, Otterbein College '05.

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The support that is available for the students.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Keep an open mind, you never know what you may find.

Recruitment Territory: Northeastern Ohio

Other Responsibilities: I oversee the Cardinal Callers students.

Education: B.A. in Women's Studies from The Ohio State University.

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The strong sense of community and friendliness across campus.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? List the important characteristics you are searching for in a school (ie. specific major, location, etc.) and seek all colleges that fit your criteria.

ksnyder@otterbein.edu

Recruitment Territory: Pennsylvania, Westerville North and Westerville Central High School

Other Responsibilities: Design Admission publications, coordinate Admission web pages with webmaster and manage student blog site

Education: B.F.A., Ohio Wesleyan University 2007

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: I really love the small campus community and sense of belonging. Being able to take a walk to Westerville's Uptown area for some coffee, ice cream, or to just look around is a plus too!

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Take advantage of each college visit you schedule. Meet with a professor in your interest area, ask questions, try the campus food-get everything out of your visit that will help you in your college search process.

lfalgiano@otterbein.edu

Recruitment Territory: Franklin County Private Schools, Dublin Schools, Worthington Schools, Delaware County, Knox County, New York state

Other Responsibilities: HOOT, group visits

Education: BS in Social Work, MS in Student Personnel - both at SUNY Buffalo State College

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: Everyone at Otterbein works together to make sure the college is meeting the needs of the students.

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Make sure to visit all the colleges you are seriously considering. You need to make sure your choice is the "right fit" for you!

tdevlin@otterbein.edu

Recruitment Territory: Art, Music, Theatre, Texas

Other Responsibilities: Recruitment for the arts

Education: B.A. Theatre and Philosophy, Otterbein College. MFA Studies/Directing: The Ohio State University

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The sound of the campus bells chiming at dusk on an autumn evening

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Go to a campus, talk to students, visit professors, take a class, stay in a dorm, eat the food-immerse yourself so that you can feel confident as you choose not only your major, but your home away from home.

mmenefield@otterbein.edu

Recruitment Territory: Some Columbus City and Franklin County schools, Homeschool students, Ohio charter schools

Other Responsibilities: Multicultural enrollment, Diversity Visit Day, Ammons-Thomas Scholarship program

Education: B.S. Psychology, Fayetteville State University; M.S., Educational Leadership, Miami University (OH)

Name one thing you love about Otterbein: The integrity of the people with whom I work

What advice do you have for students in their college search? Trust your judgment about your college choice because you are with yourself more than you are with anyone else.