Otterbein Moves to Phased Return Plan for Student Safety

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News - August 7, 2020

Complete details on Return to Campus and the Phased Return Plan for students is available online at www.otterbein.edu/rtc https://vimeo.com/445645375 Otterbein University is adopting a phased approach for students returning to campus this fall, based on new guidance from public health officials.  Due to current COVID-19 trends, Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) has recommended a phased approach as the safest way for residential students to return to campus. Following this guidance, Otterbein officials have altered plans for the start of the semester.   “We understand this is a change…

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Otterbein Expanding Access and Affordability as Common App Opens Aug. 1

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News - July 30, 2020

The Common Application opens Saturday, Aug. 1, and Otterbein is committed to making the application and admission process easier and more affordable for students and families as they navigate the challenges of COVID-19.  Due to COVID-19 disruptions to the availability of ACT and SAT tests, Otterbein has adopted a test optional admission and scholarship policy for most programs for Spring, Summer and Fall terms 2021. Students with high school GPA of 2.75 or lower are encouraged to submit a test score if available. Some academic programs and courses may require…

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Ohio Athletic Conference Postpones Fall Sports Season

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News - July 24, 2020

Earlier today, the Ohio Athletics Conference (OAC) released the following statement regarding fall sports:  The Presidents Council of the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) has postponed all NCAA intercollegiate athletics competition through Dec. 31, 2020, amidst continued concerns about COVID-19. The Conference is committed to moving NCAA intercollegiate competition to the spring, with various models being currently discussed.  While competition will not occur in Fall 2020, the Conference is planning a robust engagement of student-athletes during the fall semester with conditioning…

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Otterbein Marketing Professor Levin Quoted on Online Alcohol Sales

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News - July 20, 2020

Ohio attorney general’s battle against online wine, liquor retailers could alter alcohol market Akron Beacon Journal Published July 10, 2020

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Update on fall semester classes from Otterbein Academic Affairs

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News - July 20, 2020

Return To Campus Plan Link Header Greetings Cardinals! We wanted to take a few moments to update you on our planning for the fall semester. The primary focus in planning for our return to campus is the safety and wellness of our campus community. We are taking extra precautions to keep our students, faculty, staff, and visitors safe. We will continue to monitor the pandemic and develop our plans in consultation with Franklin County Public Health and OhioHealth (Otterbein’s campus…

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Daisy Award Winner – Brittney Nessle

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News - July 8, 2020

A big congratulations goes out to Brittney Nessle, FNP student for receiving the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses! This prestigious international award was presented to Brittney for her work in the Intensive Care Unit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center East Hospital. She was nominated by the family of a patient whom she cared for over a period of several days who had a rare terminal lung disease. To quote the patient’s daughter in the nomination spotlight “I…

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New Otterbein Student Government Leaders Want to Inspire Collaboration

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News - July 8, 2020

Otterbein University Student Government (OUSG) will be led by two Black women as president and vice president — but they don’t want the conversations to end there.  President Frandie Francique ’21 (Psychology; Sociology) and Vice President Angel Banks ’21 (Psychology; Criminology and Justice Studies) ran for OUSG’s highest offices together, on a platform of “continued collaborative efforts with campus officials, open dialogues and student support... to serve students in the ways that they need.”  Otterbein interviewed Francique and Price to learn more about these leaders and their visions for the future of the campus community.  Vice President Angel Banks ’21 (left) and President Frandie Francique ’21 Question: What do you want to accomplish along with…

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Fall is approaching quite quickly — and Otterbein’s Graduate School is ready!

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News - July 6, 2020

Otterbein University is in the midst of planning for fall semester 2020. We anticipate an environment of cautious optimism on campus. Otterbein will be ready to greet students both on campus and in the virtual world.  Graduate programs are and will continue to assure student progress towards graduation.  Lecture/seminar-oriented classes will move to online delivery. Lab and needed professional experiences will take place in a blended format, maintaining social distancing when on campus. The Otterbein faculty has already demonstrated the…

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Educational Mathematics – Gender Equality in STEM

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News - July 2, 2020

Forty years after research revealed sex-related differences in math achievement and participation in grades 6-12 (Fennema & Sherman, 1977, 1978; Sherman & Fennema, 1977), American teachers are still actively working to erase gender inequity in STEM subjects. Despite professional development, awareness training, and refocused curriculum and teaching materials, we continue to grapple with students’ perceptions of who can succeed when pursuing a career in mathematics. In a national survey, recently conducted by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), results indicate…

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MBA – Innovating with Service Design

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News - July 2, 2020

Did you know it’s not enough to just provide a great product anymore? There is a customer attached to that product. A customer who is not only looking for a great product, but a great experience. How do we provide more than a great product? How do we provide an experience, a memorable exchange, or unforgettable service? We design a service that meets the customer’s expectations. We incorporate an innovative approach called “service design.” According to Wikipedia, service design is…

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