Concerns are best handled by the office closest to the matter. Please consult the section below for contact information.
This web page provides access to the staff, offices, and student support services that Otterbein University has available. You can use it to find the area of concern that best matches your needs.
The Academic section is for courses, grades, and units within Academic Affairs including the library, registrar, advising, and academic support.
The Business and Student Services section is for connecting with billing, financial aid, building maintenance, and technology services.
The Conduct section includes harassment, counseling, health center, as well as areas like residence life and the police.
Formal complaints about Otterbein University can be made through the Ohio Department of Higher Education. Visit https://www.ohiohighered.org/students/complaints for more information.
For More Information Contact:
Office of Student Affairs
Location: 65 W. Home St. (Back of Hanby Hall on Cochran Alley)
Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Phone: 614-823-1250
On this page:
Academic Concerns
Inquiries with academic related concerns should begin with the department head of the respective area. Please find departmental contact information listed by area of study on the Academic Affairs website.
For Course Concerns Beyond Teaching Faculty
Graduate Course Concerns
Bridget M. Newell, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Provost for Graduate Studies
614-823-1735
bnewell@otterbein.edu
Undergraduate Course Concerns
Kathryn Plank, Ph.D.
Associate Provost for Curriculum, Teaching & Learning, and Mission
614-823-1501
kplank@otterbein.edu
General Academic Concerns
Library
Tiffany Lipstreu
614-823-1414
tlipstreu@otterbein.edu
Registrar
David Schneider
614-823-1350
dschneider@otterbein.edu
Academic Advising
Kate Lehman
614-823-1624
klehman@otterbein.edu
Disability Services
Andrew Sydlik
614-823-1610
sydlik1@otterbein.edu
Academic Support Resources
Kristy Drobney
614-823-1610
kdrobney@otterbein.edu
Business & Student Services Concerns
Bookstore
614-823-1364
bookstore@otterbein.edu
Student Success & Career Development
614-823-1624
career@otterbein.edu
studentsucess@otterbein.edu
Center for Community Engagement
614-823-1270
mgilbert@otterbein.edu
Dining Services
www.otterbein.edu/dining/
Facilities Service Department
614-823-1300
Information Technology Services (ITS)
614-823-3100
helpdesk@otterbein.edu
Library
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu
Residence Life
614-823-1250
reslife@otterbein.edu
Registrar
614-823-1350
registrar@otterbein.edu
Scholarships & Financial Aid
614-823-1502
financialaid@otterbein.edu
Student Accounts
614-823-1151
businessoffice@otterbein.edu
Conduct-Related Points of Contact
Harassment/Title IX: Concerns about Faculty & Employees
Otterbein’s Office of Human Resources
614-823-1805
hr@otterbein.edu
Harassment/Title IX: Concerns about Students Student Conduct Process: Violations of the Student Code of Conduct Appeal Student Conduct Decisions
Julie Saker
Dean of Students
614-823-1554
jsaker@otterbein.edu
Sources of Help: Counseling, Personnel
614-823-1250
General Concerns about Student Behavior or Mental Health
Student Health Services
614-823-1250
Additional Points of Contact for Related Inquiries
Athletics & Recreation
614-823-3546
Counseling Services
614-823-1333
counseling@otterbein.edu
Religious & Spritual Life Concerns
Julie Saker
jsaker@otterbein.edu
Residence Life & Housing
Tracy Benner
Director of Residence Life
614-823-1250
tbenner@otterbein.edu
Safety & Parking
Otterbein University Police Department
(see our Parking Policies page for more information)
614-823-1222 (24 hours)
police@otterbein.edu