Schools and University Programs

Four academic opportunities, one Otterbein.

Otterbein offers three pathways to explore undergraduate fields of study (School of Arts and Sciences, School of Professional Studies and University Programs), while graduate degrees are awarded through the Graduate School. Each of these schools or programs is led by a dean and report to the provost.

School of Arts and Sciences

Under Dean Paul Eisenstein, the School of Arts and Sciences oversees 16 departments and programs.

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School of Professional Studies

Under Dean Barbara Schaffner, the School of Professional Studies oversees five departments and programs.

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The Graduate School

The Graduate School at Otterbein University is home to four master's degree programs and the doctor of nursing practice program.

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University Programs

Under Dean Sarah Fatherly, University Programs oversees seven academic programs.

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M-F: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (summer)

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Victoria McGillin
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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e / vmcgillin@otterbein.edu
(Contact Mary Kay Beougher for appointments)

Sarah Fatherly
Interim Associate VPAA, Dean of University Programs
p / 614.823.1435
e / sfatherly@otterbein.edu
(Contact Mary Kay Beougher for appointments)

Susan Fagan
Associate VPAA, Dean of Academic Services
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e / sfagan@otterbein.edu
(Contact Alma Holl for appointments)

Kate Lehman
Assistant Dean, Office of Student Success
p / 614.823.1624
e / klehman@otterbein.edu

Marla Garcia
Executive Assistant to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
p / 614.823.1574
e / mgarcia@otterbein.edu

Alma Holl
Assistant to the AVPAA, Dean of Academic Services
p / 614.823.1573
e / aholl@otterbein.edu

Mary Kay Beougher
Administrative Assistant for the Office of Academic Affairs
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e / mbeougher@otterbein.edu