Otterbein has the resources to support your college success, safety, and wellness throughout the year. Below are some campus resources and partners that you may find helpful.
Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center (ASC), located on the 2nd floor of Courtright Memorial Library, can help with academic coaching and offers the following services:
- Disability Services – works closely with qualified students with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to an education and to campus life. This access is provided to students through services, accommodations, and advocacy.
- Math Lab – provides free tutoring to support coursework in several math courses.
- Tutoring – Free one-on-one tutoring in many courses may be arranged by calling the ASC administrative assistant at 823-1610.
- Writing Center – offers you a variety of services to help you write essays, research papers, compositions, and more.
The Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers up to five counseling sessions per year for students free-of-charge. Group counseling, wellness outreach, crisis intervention and debriefing, and consultation are also available.
IT Student Help Desk
The IT Student Help Desk can assist with accessing your Otterbein accounts, technology, and resources and navigating any challenges you may have with computer software/hardware, logon issues, wifi, etc.
Otterbein Police Department
The Otterbein Police Department offers a variety of services ranging from security escorts to changing a flat tire, as well as crime prevention education, self defense, and emergency preparedness. Call when you need assistance (24hours) at (614) 823-1222. In an emergency situation, or when in doubt, always contact 911 directly.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center offers supplemental academic advising and peer mentoring for students dealing with academic concerns, helps students make individualized academic success plans, refers students to appropriate campus offices for help and guidance, and serves as an advocate and remove barriers to your success.
Student Success & Career Development
(614-823-1624, studentsuccess@otterbein.edu).
SSCD is co-located with the Office of the Registrar on the lower level of Towers Hall, SSCD staff are committed to holistic academic and career advising by providing individual assistance and a variety of resources and programs to help guide students along their Otterbein journey and to their career goals. They can help you think comprehensively about your interests, skills, and values and how those translate to academic and career satisfaction and success. They can also help you make the most out of your experience at Otterbein, plan your journey within and beyond the classroom, and empower you to make informed and intentional choices to ensure your academic and professional success.
Academic Support Center and Disability Services Location and Hours
Location: Courtright Memorial Library, Second Floor in the Back
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 614-823-1610
Fax: 614-823-1983

Academic Support Center and Disability Services Location Staff
Kristy Drobney, Ph.D.
Director
Library, Room 225
614.823.1362
kdrobney@otterbein.edu
Sara Banaie, M.S.Ed
Testing/Alt Media Coordinator
Library, Room 203
614.823.1264
banaie1@otterbein.edu
McKenzy Connelly
Accessibility Specialist
Library, Room 228
614.823.1618
mconnelly@otterbein.edu
Beth Derringer, M.A.
Math Support Services Coordinator
Library, Room 215
614.823.1823
bderringer@otterbein.edu