Office of Student Affairs
The Student Affairs area provides each student with opportunities for individual development through quality services and programs focused on their needs. These needs include emotional, social, physical, cultural, spiritual, intellectual, and vocational.
The staff of the Student Affairs Division endeavors to meet student needs outside of the classroom. It is our goal to nurture student growth and facilitate problem solving. In addition to meeting one-on-one with students, we sponsor numerous programs and services.
List of all Student Affairs staff members.
Flow chart of Student Affairs offices.
Offices Within The Division of Student Affairs:
Athletics
Otterbein's athletic teams compete within the realm of the Ohio Athletic Conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division III Level. Otterbein College believes strongly in the educational value of athletics. The College maintains a program of intercollegiate athletics in which all students are urged to participate. Otterbein College believes that athletics must always be in harmony with the academic atmosphere of the College. The welfare of the individual and that of the student body must be kept in clear focus when determining what is best of each athletic department. Each student must meet the same standard of admissions, financial assistance, discipline and academic achievement. At Otterbein College, athletes are supported not for the purpose of training professional athletes or of advertising the College, but as an educational activity in which participants may learn valuable lessons concerning sportsmanship and the attainment and maintenance of a superior level of mental and physical health. Website.
Campus Center
The Campus Center serves as the center of campus, providing space for student interaction and involvement. At the Campus Center you can get a Cardinal Card, eat at the Cardinals Nest or Quizno's, or reserve rooms for meetings and programs. More information about the Campus Center.
Center for Career Planning
The CCP assists students in career planning from exploring majors or possible career choices to preparing for internship and job searches or graduate school. Services include: individual counseling, vocational testing, a web-based career guidance system, alumni career advisory network, career library, customized workshops and seminars, job vacancy information and an on-line job board, on-line appointment requests, and on-campus recruiting. The CCP is located across from Mayne Hall at 60 North Grove Street. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Website.
Center for Community Engagement
The CCE brings together our three spheres of community outreach: (1) Volunteerism, (2) Service-Learning, and (3) Community-based Action Research. We match our extensive faculty and student resources with the needs of our neighbors. Students can become involved with the CCE by volunteering as a CardinalCorps Volunteer for one of our service organizations meeting the critical health, education, literacy, and socio-emotional needs of children and elders living in nearby neighborhoods. Students can also enroll in one of our service-learning courses or team up with a faculty member conducting research in the Columbus Metropolitan Area. The CCE also awards AmeriCorps and Columbus Foundation Fellowships for community service and the Vernon L. Pack Fellowship for community-based research. For information on how you can become involved in community service programs, visit the Center for Community Engagement at 82 W. Main Street. Website.
Center for Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement serves students and the campus by providing opportunities to get involved and connected with the campus. The Orientation program focuses on acclimating new students and their families to the campus community and guiding new students to success in their first year. New Student Weekend also occurs the weekend between residence hall move-in and the start of classes to help adjust new students to campus. The Center for Student Involvement is located in the Campus Center. Greek Life, Leadership Development, Campus Programming Board, and Commuter programming are all run through CSI. Website.
Health Center
The Student Health Center provides health care services for students. Nurses are on duty from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. A physician is available two hours daily, Monday through Friday. The hours the doctor is available varies and will be posted each month in the residence halls, Campus Center and throughout the campus. All full-time students are entitled to unlimited doctor and/or nurse visits. All full-time students are covered by a secondary accident policy at no additional expense to the student. There is an optional medical coverage policy. Please call 614-823-1250 for additional literature on this policy. The Student Health Center is located east of the Campus Center at 78 West Home Street. Website.
International Students and Study Abroad
The Office of International Student Programs provides a wide variety of services related to international education. It serves and assists international students by providing orientation to the U.S. culture, coordinates social and cultural activities, serves as the liaison between international students and other campus offices, educates and advises students and families in immigration regulations, and organizes the Host Family Program. The International Student Programs office also facilitates off-campus study for U.S. and international students and administers international exchange programs. International Student Programs is located in the Student Affairs Office, 65 West Home Street, at the rear of Hanby Hall. Also see the Study Abroad web page.
Office of Ethnic Diversity
The Office of Ethnic Diversity was established to effectively serve the needs and concerns of students of color and increase campus-wide diversity. The Office strives to promote and celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity through effective educational and social programming such as speakers, programs, conferences, workshops and off campus activities. The Office also advises ethnic based student organizations to assist in their implementation of diversity programs on campus. Lastly, the office partners with faculty and staff to assist in the recruitment and retention of students of color. The Office of Ethnic Diversity is located in the Student Affairs Office, 65 West Home Street, at the rear of Hanby Hall. Website.
Religious Life
The College Chaplain, Rev. Monty Bradley, serves the spiritual and personal counseling needs of students and offers many opportunities to become involved with religious activities. Some of the campus ministry groups include: Otterbein Christian Fellowship, Religious Life Council, Gospel Choir, and Campus Crusade for Christ. The Chaplain also serves as advisor to the Otterbein Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and the spring break work camp The Collegiate Challenge. The Chaplain's Office is located at 82 W. Main Street. Office hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Website.
Residence Life
Living on campus is an excellent way for students to utilize the resources available, develop meaningful relationships and grow personally. Residence Life is located in the Student Affairs Office, 65 West Home Street, at the rear of Hanby Hall. Website.
Security
Services provided by Security include criminal and judicial offense reporting and investigation, crime prevention classes, vehicle registration for parking decals, parking enforcement, motorist assistance, and escorts. Security maintains a lost and found. The Security Office is located at 194 West Main Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Security officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Website.
Student Conduct
Student Conduct focuses on educating students about their responsibility as members of the Otterbein community; assisting students in making changes in their behavior; and adjudicating alleged policy violations. From speakers to individual counseling, a variety of educational opportunities help students make informed decisions about personal and lifestyle issues. Student Conduct and Otterbein offers counseling services, in conjunction with community psychologists, to students in need of assistance. Students can see counselors on campus and Otterbein covers the cost for three sessions. Contact the Student Affairs Office if you have additional questions, concerns, or for a referral. The office is located in the Student Affairs Office, 65 West Home Street, at the rear of Hanby Hall.
Wellness
From special events to individual counseling, Student Affairs offers a variety of wellness programs to help students make informed decisions about personal and lifestyle issues. Topics such as stress management, alcohol awareness, eating disorders, sexual health, sexual assault and women's issues are addressed through publications, residence hall programming, discussions and guest speakers. These programs increase awareness and help students develop strategies for handling the many issues that can arise during the college years. Students are encouraged to considering joining counseling groups and/or scheduling an appointment to see a counselor on campus when they are confronted with personal challenges.
