The Point at Otterbein Manufacturing PPE Donations

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News - March 31, 2020

The Point at Otterbein University is working to fill the growing need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 crisis by setting up a light manufacturing operation in the university’s Maker Space. PPEs made at The Point will be donated to EMS, fire, police and healthcare workers. “Otterbein has strong partnerships in central Ohio, so when The Point received requests to contribute, we pulled together a dedicated team of students and staff to produce PPEs,” said Erin Bender, executive…

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Otterbein Volunteers to be Hospital Surge Location

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News - March 27, 2020

Otterbein University has valued civic engagement and service to community since its founding. In this new day of a global health crisis, Otterbein’s leaders have been reaching out to community partners on ways to help. The University’s close relationship with OhioHealth through its Nursing and Athletic Training programs, as well as its Student Health Clinic, make it an ideal partner for local healthcare providers. Currently, local healthcare entities are looking for surge locations for hospitals if they become overwhelmed by…

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Otterbein’s Promise House Working to Continue Serving Students

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News - March 26, 2020

*Note: Photo at right taken in 2018. As the harsh realities of the global health crisis continue to ripple outward, Otterbein is working hard to ensure that its Promise House, a resource center for students that includes a food pantry, remains open.   “Otterbein has a long-standing commitment of caring for its community. It’s who we are. It’s what we do,” said Melissa Gilbert, Otterbein’s associate dean of experiential learning and director of the Center for Community Engagement. “Students rely on the Promise House. As businesses close temporarily due…

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Otterbein Donates Much-Needed Medical Supplies to OhioHealth

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News - March 25, 2020

Two of Otterbein University’s healthcare programs put their values into action this week, focusing on the care of patients while also helping take care of their fellow professionals. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is desperately needed by healthcare providers during this unprecedented health crisis. Since Otterbein students are completing their courses online for the remainder of the semester, the Department of Nursing and the Athletic Training Program gathered surplus supplies from their respective clinical labs to donate to the OhioHealth Distribution…

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Otterbein Students Stepping in to Help Firefighters with Child Care

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News - March 20, 2020

Coronavirus: Otterbein students stepping in to help firefighters with child care Columbus DispatchPosted March 19, 2020

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Special Announcement About COVID-19 Response from Otterbein President John Comerford

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News - March 17, 2020

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Dear Otterbein Community, We all have been experiencing the major disruption that has been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us have needed to implement drastic lifestyle changes, and unfortunately as a University community, we have not been spared from such changes. We recognize that this is a stressful time for many, and through it all, the safety and wellness of our students, faculty and staff remains our utmost priority. We are coordinating closely with…

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Graduate School at Any Age, Just a Piece of Lifelong Learning

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News - March 5, 2020

Lifelong learning is becoming a common slogan and initiative for education.  Institutions of higher learning, like Otterbein University, and communities, such as Westerville, are all finding a demand for continuing programs and education from people of all ages in their communities.  Otterbein University has been in tune with this need and holds lifelong learning as a core value. Please find information at https://www.otterbein.edu/about/mission-vision-values. On Nov. 28, 2019, The Washington Post posted an opinion piece by Dr. Laura Carstensen, professor of…

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Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) News

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News - March 5, 2020

Did you know that infections of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have surpassed the 40,000 mark in China and that 12 cases of 2019-nCoV in the U.S. have been confirmed? For more information about the breaking news on the virus, the story of the first case, general information, and criteria/ recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), click on the attached links: Breaking news: Coronavirus latest A case report of the first case of 2019-nCoV in the U.S. General…

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Population Health: The New Direction of Understanding Healthcare

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News - March 5, 2020

Although not a new concept, Population Health is getting the attention of many outside the world of healthcare. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) views population health as an interdisciplinary, customizable approach that allows health departments to connect practice to policy for change to happen locally. The concept is built around the five Social Determinants of Health —Health Care, Individual Behavior, Social Environment, Physical Environment, and Genetics. Without looking at all five determinants, it is difficult to understand how to…

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Problem-Based Learning Gains Momentum in Math Classes

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News - March 5, 2020

With the growing popularity of applied mathematics and engineering, middle school and high school teachers are turning toward Project-Based Learning (PBL) to engage students in authentic mathematical tasks. Unfortunately, without careful preparation and forethought, students may not make the meaningful connections that educators assume occur simply because of the nature of the work. To help middle grades and secondary math teachers create lessons that are engaging, relevant and purposeful, Suzie Boss of eduTopia shares five tips for a smooth on-ramp to the…

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