Otterbein University: Viewbook 2016 by Otterbein University

STAND UP. STAND STRONG. STAND OUT.

2016 - 2017

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This is what I want you to know about Otterbein... We are going to help you develop in ways you might not have thought were possible. You’re going to become truly an individual in your own right.

You’re going to have fun and remember these days and friends always.

You’re going to build on your talents. You’re going to build on your values. You’re going to build on your experience and you will go out into the world prepared to work and to contribute. As an Otterbein graduate, you will be prepared to succeed in your profession, in your community and, most importantly, by how you serve the common good. We invite you to visit one of the most innovative, supportive and friendly private schools in the nation. You’ll discover the Otterbein experience is as valuable as it is affordable. This is what it means to STAND OUT. Helping you realize your potential is what Otterbein does best. With Cardinal Pride,

Kathy A. Krendl, President Otterbein University

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3 WHAT DOES OTTERBEIN STAND FOR?

Finding your perfect college fit means finding a community that STANDS for many of the kinds of things that matter to you.

5 THE SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN

One of the best curriculums in the country. Strong commitment to hands-on learning. Individualized support and friendly community. Be Otterbein prepared.

9 FIVE CARDINAL EXPERIENCES

This program is like the ultimate “choose your own adventure” experience. Students share their real world experiences and outcomes.

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11 A PLACE TO BELONG

Otterbein students love their second home because it’s friendly, it’s easy to get involved, it’s beautiful, it’s fun and the people here care about each other.

15 SO MUCH TO LOVE

Many students say they knew this is where they belonged the minute they stepped onto campus. We love Otterbein so much our alma mater is called “The Love Song.”

17 OUTSTANDING LOCATION

From one of the friendliest places to live to one of the best cities for young graduates to work — Otterbein is located in the perfect spot!

21 LET’S GO O!

More than 35 percent of Otterbein’s incoming freshman class are student-athletes! On the team or in the stands, there’s a reason to cheer! Let’s Go Cards!

23 PREPARED TO STAND OUT

Otterbein is about preparing you to be ready to stand on your own two feet. Meet a few of the 25,000 proud alumni who say Otterbein does it best!

27 AFFORDABILITY Big opportunities should never mean big debt. Explore how affordable Otterbein is and why so many families say it’s worth it!

TUITION INCREASE 3 Years In A Row

29 NEXT STEPS

There’s a lot to remember. Don’t worry! This boils it all down to five simple steps.

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THIS IS WHAT OTTERBEIN STANDS FOR. Leading the Way. Doing What’s Right. Serving the Common Good. Opportunity for All Who Seek It.

Otterbein’s Lavender Graduation ceremony offers an open environment for friends and family to show their support and celebrate with their loved ones in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Serving the common good is woven into our moral fabric. Community Engagement

“We want to equip students with the ethical decision-making skills that will lead to stronger, sustainable communities.” ME L IS S A G I LB E R T Associate Dean of Experiential Learning and Director of the Center for Community Engagement

of Otterbein students surveyed believe it is “important to work toward equal opportunity for all people.” You can help community partners solve real challenges. Student-led teams have examined how to: • Address poverty in Columbus. • Eradicate invasive plant species in local watersheds. • Build eco-tourism sites in Costa Rica.

Otterbein has been honored “With Distinction” by the White House for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll every year since the list’s inception in 2006.

Otterbein was also most recently designated as a finalist for the President’s Community Service Award for Economic Opportunity.

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Integrity

Excellence

“We’re all called to be something better. Otterbein holds you to high standards because they know you’re capable of more. It’s exciting, overwhelming and inspiring to realize I can bring a change to our campus and our community.”

“Otterbein is the best I’ve seen at transforming students’ lives — at taking a student who did not always believe in him or herself and showing them all of the great and wonderful things that they can do with their lives.”

K R IS C R E WS ’17

M ER EDI TH F R EY

Journalism and Media Communications Columbus, Ohio

Associate Professor of Psychology

Lifelong Learning

Equality

“Otterbein has given me many opportunities to lend that helping hand and develop my professional experiences and skills; and allowed me to grow as a person, and ultimately become a better person.”

“College is about learning to make meaning from your experiences — to stand up for what you think is right; to be kind, compassionate and revere every person’s identity.”

2009 Best New Teacher

T R E V OR MC D O N A LD ’17

R EV. J UDY GUI ON- UTS L ER

Public Relations and Health Communications Dennison, Ohio

Otterbein Chaplain

Opportunity

Inclusiveness

“I have learned that I am capable of far more than I ever thought I was. Every challenge has led to new self discovery proving that I can truly do anything I put my mind to!”

“Inclusiveness is about being seen and heard at the most fundamental dimensions of the self. It’s about respect, safety and belonging. It’s about challenging oppression, refusing marginalization and advocating for social justice. That’s what Otterbein works hard to deliver.”

C ADE C OULT E R ’17 Athletic Training Strongsville, Ohio

S UZANNE AS HWOR TH Professor of English • 2015 Master Teacher

Washington Monthly’s rankings of 673 Master’s Universities place Otterbein

42 13

OVERALL

IN THE SERVICE CATEGORY

IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PARTICIPATION for its contributions to the public good.

Otterbein was again selected by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement Classification “These are campuses that are improving teaching and learning, producing research that makes a difference in communities and revitalizing their civic and academic missions.” J OHN S ALTM AR S H Director of the New England Resource Center for Higher Education

of Otterbein students participate in some form of community engagement and give more than 70,000 hours each year through volunteerism, research and service-learning.

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SMARTEST WAY TO LEARN What does it mean to be Otterbein prepared? “We will challenge you to find your purpose — the kind of career or calling that will ensure you leave your imprint on the world.” M IG U E L M AR T I N E Z -SA E N Z Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

What Makes an Otterbein Education STAND OUT?

The Integrative Studies Academic Curriculum

Hands-On Learning

Individualized Attention

Integrative learning at Otterbein is one of the most innovative and smartest ways to make your knowledge work for you after school’s finished.

Otterbein is one of the nation’s best universities for experiential, hands-on learning.

Otterbein’s faculty-to-student ratio means your professors are teachers and mentors, advisors and friends.

“Internships give students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge and demonstrate what they have learned and this gives them an opportunity to show their value to the business or organization they are interning for.”

“Dr. Tansey has made a huge impact on my Otterbein experience, from allowing me to do research with him my first semester, advising me with my future plans as well as being a friend to me whenever I get stressed about my major. He is a professor not to miss.”

“I never realized the value of an Otterbein education until after I left campus. Working in a professional world, you quickly realize that not all institutions are actually created the same.” S C OT T F A I S ’ 9 8 Award-winning television journalist, Producer and Host for News 13 Orlando

OTTERBEIN’S ACADEMIC PROFILE

GAR Y M AUL Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering

18-20

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

W ILL KING ’17 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Enrollment

2,900

2,400 Undergraduate Students 500 Graduate Students

91%

Percentage of full-time faculty who hold the highest degree in their field

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PROGRAMS OF STUDY

For full program descriptions, visit otterbein.edu/majors Or call us at 614.823.1500. How y ou learn ART MUSIC is as impor Art with Art Education concentration Music tan Art with Studio concentration Music Education (BME) what y t as ou Studio Art (BFA) Music and Business learn! BIOLOGY and EARTH SCIENCES Music Performance (BFA)

What the Employers Say

What the Experts Say

Biology Music Performance (BMUS) Environmental Science NURSING How you learn is as important as what you learn. Otterbein, Zoo and Conservation Science NursingAt (BSN)

By blending the liberal arts and professional studies, BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING andlearning ECONOMICS Otterbein’s curriculum gives students a experts say you’re the bestPHYSICS way possible. Accounting Engineering Physics* skill set nearly identical to the hiring priorities Public Accounting Physics of the nation’s employers. Business Administration and Management Physics 3+2do Cooperative Engineering I think the sort of integrative work you Business Analytics PSYCHOLOGY in your general education programPsychology is often what Business, Undeclared Economics RELIGION and PHILOSOPHY Otterbein outcomes — our association says ‘we hope people will work Finance Religion ability to communicate International Business and Management Philosophy towards this’ and you’re already there. Marketing SOCIOLOGY, CRIMINOLOGY and JUSTICE

like critical thinking, the clearly and solve complex problems — are more important to 93 percent of STUDIES M USI L Criminology and Justice Studies employers than a student’s specific field of study.*

CHEMISTRY

CARYN MCTIGHE Chemistry COMMUNICATION Sociology Former Senior Vice President of the Association Broadcasting (Journalism and Media THEATRE and DANCE

of American Colleges and Universities *SOURCE: “It Takes More Than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning Communication) Theatreon Communication Studies Integrative Studies curriculum Theatre Acting (BFA) Otterbein’s and Student Success,” conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges Theatre Design/Technology (BFA) Health Communication and Universities by Hart Research Associates. Journalism andMORE: Media Communication Theatre LEARN O T T E RB E I N .E D U /I N T E G RATMusical IVESTU D I E S (BFA) Public Relations Musical Theatre with Dance concentration (BFA)

EDUCATION

Undeclared Students

Early Childhood Education (BSE) Educational Studies – non licensure Integrated Science Education (BSE) Middle Childhood Education (BSE) Adolescent to Young Adultis licensure (7-12 Your success important. Education) – Students earn teaching licensure

Undeclared Business Undeclared

STAND Strong with Student Support

Undeclared means you’re still exploring your options. The Center for Student Success will help you stay That’s why Otterbein wants to make sure that getting help, guidance and advice is easy. on track with extra advising, strengths assessment and immersive experiences help you decide what are particularly great places to start. There are lots ofearning greattheir resources for Cardinals, but to these three offices through the education department while program suits you. degree in the subject matter they wish to teach:

Chemistry Life Sciences (Biology) Integrated Language Arts (Literary Studies) Integrated Mathematics (Mathematics) Integrated Social Studies (History) Physics

Academic Support Center

ENGLISH Tutoring, academic coaching,

Creative Writing supplemental instruction, academic Literary Studies

courses and other learner-focused ENGINEERING Systems services — Engineering including accommodations

Pre-Professional Programs

Center for Student Success

Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law (Legal Studies) Pre-MBA Pre-Medical Pre-Occupational Therapy Think of this office as your personal Pre-Optometry Medicine “concierge”Pre-Osteopathic service whenever you have Pre-Physical Therapy an obstacle. From academic advising Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Office of Diversity

We believe that creating a community that is accepting and inclusive is critical. Otterbein offers a wide array

to connecting you with student involvement opportunities, Depending on your area of interest,of there are several

Environmental Health and Safety Engineering* choices of majors to choose considering for students with disabilities — a personal mentor and advice on from whenincluding nine organizations that Mechanical Engineering* pre-professional programs.

are available here! Students can EQUINE SCIENCE Equine Management also takeBusiness advantage of walk-in math

Equine Pre-Vet/Pre-Graduate Studies Equine Veterinary Technology

tutoring as well as assistance with any part of a writing assignment. HEALTH and SPORT SCIENCES

your course schedules — this office

Honors works to remove any Program and all barriers

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Individualized Sustainability Studies Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies U.S. News & World Report’s

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCE 2016 “America’s Best Colleges” Actuarial Science Otterbein is ranked in the Computer Science

TOP 10%

Mathematics

For those seeking a different level of academic rigor, ethnicity, religion, gender, race, the Honors Program requires an independent research great candy on hand! LGBTQIA+ or creative project and accelerated studies, and offersand life experiences. an Honors residence hall and exclusive off-campus academic experiences. See pg. 30 for program deadlines and criteria.

to your success. Plus they always have

Allied Health Athletic Training Exercise Science and Health Promotion More Sources of Support Public Health Education Sport Management Center for Career and Professional Development* HISTORY and POLITICAL SCIENCE (*see p. 25 for more!) Global Studies Disability Services History Division of Student Political Science Affairs

INTERDISCIPLINARY

celebrate, advocate and educate on

issues as they relate to class, culture,

Minors

Religious andthe Spiritual Life and University Chaplain Otterbein offers students opportunity to enhance Residence Life more than 45 minors. A few their education by offering notable examples Arts Administration, Audio Studentinclude: Counseling Center Production,Student Nutrition, Race and Ethnic Studies, and Health Center Sports Communication. The entire list can be viewed L E AR N M OR E : O T T E R BE I N. E D U / C A MP U S L I F E online at Otterbein.edu/majors.

Graduate School Allied Health

88.5% of accepted students

Education (Including AVERAGE GPA: post-Baccalaureate Teacher

3.65

Education programs and professional development)

Educational Mathematics MBA have a 3.0 GPA or better Nursing (Including a Doctor of Nurse Practice)

But remember! U.S. News & World MODERN LANGUAGES and CULTURES us asfinal an “A+ SCHOOL among 149 PEERS in the Regional Report ranks Spanish Education *Pending approval by state and regional FOR Baccrediting STUDENTS,” Spanish/Latin–American HAVE A 3.5 GPA OR BETTER bodiestoo! Universities MidwestStudies category.

61.8%

ACT RANGE:

22 - 27*

SAT RANGE (CR & M):

1000 to 1220* * scores represent middle 50% of accepted students

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SMARTEST WAY TO Your Advising TeamLEARN STANDS with You! What does it mean to be Otterbein prepared?

1. Academic Advisor Your faculty advisor is focused on keeping you on track academically. You’ll meet with your advisor regularly through all four years at Otterbein to get advice on your schedule and help in meeting your goals.

“We will challenge you to

2. First Year Seminar (FYS) Instructor

find your purpose — the kind

The First Year Seminar is your first course in the Integrative Studies curriculum and it’s taught by

of career or calling that will

FYS professors care about everything that makes a first-year student different than an upperclassman.

ensure you leave your

learn how to make the most of your new academic community.

professors who are passionate about helping first-year students make the transition to Otterbein. And their courses have plenty of out-of-classroom experiences along with in-class lessons to help you

imprint on the world.”

3. First Year Seminar Peer Mentor

M IG U E L M AR T I N E Z -SA E N Z Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

FYS Peer Mentors are Otterbein upperclassmen who are available to you in and out of your FYS course. Your peer mentor actually sits in your FYS at least once a week and is available outside of class to serve as a peer resource and guide you with all things Otterbein.

Advice Peer-to-Peer What Makes an Otterbein Education STAND OUT? Meet Kelsey Woodard ’16, an Early Childhood Education major and a Peer Mentor for five different FYS courses at Otterbein. She also served as the Student Senate Secretary. Q: What do first-year students ask about the most? A: Students ask me everything from how to find where things are, to help in finding the right office to get what they need, to just being someone they can talk to about personal things.

The Integrative Studies Academic Curriculum Integrative learning at Otterbein is one of the most innovative and smartest ways to make your knowledge work for you after school’s finished.

OTTERBEIN’S ACADEMIC PROFILE

Q: What advice do you have for choosing an FYS? A: ChooseHands-On things that are interesting to you but be willing to step out of the box a Individualized little. It’s a Learning learning experience no matter what, and someAttention students add a minor or change their major as a result of their FYS. Otterbein is one of the nation’s Otterbein’s faculty-to-student ratio means your professors How isfor Otterbein preparing you to STANDare out? bestQ: universities experiential, hands-on learning. teachers and mentors, advisors and friends.

A: The IS (Integrative Studies) program has helped me to see different things. I’m

“Internships thefield. And“Dr. Tansey has huge impact educated aboutgive morestudents than just my as an educator, I’llmade be ablea to connect with opportunity to showcase their on my Otterbein experience, from more people, because I have a better, more well-rounded background of knowledge. knowledge and demonstrate what allowing me to do research with him they have learned and this gives my first semester, advising me them an opportunity to show their with my future plans as well as value to the business or organization being a friend to me whenever I they are interning for.” get stressed about my major. He is a professor not to miss.”

Advice for First-Year Students : :

GAR Y M AUL Be open to new experiences. Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering

College isWone of the ILL KING ’17 last Biochemistry and Molecular Biology times you are truly surrounded by people who all want you to be successful. Take advantage of it!

18-20

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

KATE LEHMAN

Enrollment Assistant Dean for Student Success

2,900

91%

PS: : Take Kate’s advice! Not only does she lead the Center for Student

Percentage of full-time 2,400 Undergraduate Students Success, she won a national award for her work in advocating for faculty who hold the highest 500students! Graduate Students first-year degree in their field

L E AR N M OR E : O T T E R BE I N. E D U / S TU DENTS U CCES S

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What the Experts Say

What the Employers Say

How you learn is as important as what you learn. At Otterbein, experts say you’re learning the best way possible.

By blending the liberal arts and professional studies, Otterbein’s curriculum gives students a skill set nearly identical to the hiring priorities of the nation’s employers.

I think the sort of integrative work you do in your general education program is often what our association says ‘we hope people will work towards this’ and you’re already there. C A R Y N M C T I G H E M USI L

Former Senior Vice President of the Association of American Colleges and Universities on Otterbein’s Integrative Studies curriculum LEARN MORE: O T T E RB E I N .E D U /I N T E G RAT I V E S T U D I E S

Otterbein outcomes — like critical thinking, the ability to communicate clearly and solve complex problems — are more important to 93 percent of employers than a student’s specific field of study.* *SOURCE: “It Takes More Than a Major: Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success,” conducted on behalf of the Association of American Colleges and Universities by Hart Research Associates.

STAND Strong with Student Support Your success is important. That’s why Otterbein wants to make sure that getting help, guidance and advice is easy. There are lots of great resources for Cardinals, but these three offices are particularly great places to start.

Academic Support Center

Center for Student Success

Office of Diversity

Tutoring, academic coaching,

Think of this office as your personal

We believe that creating a community

supplemental instruction, academic

“concierge” service whenever you have

that is accepting and inclusive is

courses and other learner-focused

an obstacle. From academic advising

critical. Otterbein offers a wide array

services — including accommodations

to connecting you with

of student involvement opportunities,

for students with disabilities —

a personal mentor and advice on

including nine organizations that

are available here! Students can

your course schedules — this office

celebrate, advocate and educate on

also take advantage of walk-in math

works to remove any and all barriers

issues as they relate to class, culture,

tutoring as well as assistance with any

to your success. Plus they always have

ethnicity, religion, gender, race,

part of a writing assignment.

great candy on hand!

LGBTQIA+ and life experiences.

More Sources of Support Center for Career and Professional Development* (*see p. 25 for more!) Disability Services Division of Student Affairs

Religious and Spiritual Life and University Chaplain Residence Life Student Counseling Center Student Health Center L E AR N M OR E : O T T E R BE I N. E D U / C A MP U S L I F E

U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 “America’s Best Colleges” Otterbein is ranked in the

TOP 10%

among 149 PEERS in the Regional Universities – Midwest category.

AVERAGE GPA:

3.65

But remember! U.S. News & World Report ranks us as an “A+ SCHOOL FOR B STUDENTS,” too!

88.5% of accepted students

have a 3.0 GPA or better

61.8%

HAVE A 3.5 GPA OR BETTER

ACT RANGE:

22 - 27*

SAT RANGE (CR & M):

1000 to 1220* * scores represent middle 50% of accepted students

These reflections from Otterbein students give you a sense of all that you can do. These experiences do more than prove your skills — they help you understand what you’re good at and what makes you happy.

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CARDINAL

EXPERIENCES One University. Five Cardinal Experiences. Infinite opportunities.

Whether you seek opportunities that support your career goals; or decide to explore a place or a topic you’ve always been curious about; or you just want to get closer to finding your purpose — Otterbein’s commitment to students having Five Cardinal Experiences truly prepares you to STAND OUT.

1. Research & Creative Work

2. Community Engagement

You can choose experiences specifically to support your major and future career goals. The Five Cardinal Experiences will help prepare you for your profession or graduate studies.

Beyond your major, the Five Cardinal Experiences can help you discover what other things you value, like service to others.

Troy Neptune ’17

Daniel Bishoff ’19 (pictured second from left)

Art and Zoo & Conservation Science • New Concord, Ohio

Psychology • Accra, Ghana

I started research during my first year at Otterbein. After a few

Coming into college I wasn’t expecting to get so involved. But trying

semesters helping in the lab, Dr. Bouchard asked me if I would be interested in traveling to Panama to study tropical amphibians. I had the extraordinary

something out when I was encouraged to speak up and get involved has come to mean so much to me. Service connects to an

opportunity to begin my honors thesis research by traveling to Gamboa

idea in psychology: ‘Doing good makes you feel good.’

to study red-eyed tree frogs. The study I was involved in looked at the digestive physiology of this tropical anuran and how it changed with different environmental pressures.

I’m interested in how much information I can feed to high school students. I’m helping them understand the actions to take — to get in the right mindset; to understand the financial aspects — so they can get to college. I also have spent

I presented my research with Dr. Bouchard at the 2016 Society for Integrative

time talking about food insecurity in the community. All of it has been a good

and Comparative Biology conference in Portland, Oregon. And, I’ve been

learning experience for me and I hope to do more.

recognized as an intern with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. I’ve also traveled with a class to Belize to study the ecology of the coral reef system. This summer I’m continuing my research on grey tree frogs. I didn’t realize that my time in Panama would change my life, but it did.

Every experience and adventure has helped me grow, change and succeed — and it’s all because of Otterbein.

We all have time to do something; sometimes we just don’t realize it. A little effort can have a big impact. I’ve learned to be more selfless — to

be engaged and involved in the human race. Sometimes service feels a little spiritual. You want to do more because you realize you’ve made a connection.

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OUTSTANDING FACT ABOUT THE EXPERIENTIAL TRANSCRIPT:

Otterbein believes you should be recognized for your experiences. This real-world experiential transcript, when paired with your academic transcript, helps you STAND OUT from the competition.

3. Leadership & Citizenship Sometimes, the Five Cardinal Experiences help you discover your path. Maddie’s experiences have helped her understand she wants a career in student affairs.

4. Global & Intercultural Engagement

5. Internships & Professional Experience

You have the freedom to explore places and opportunities you’ve always been curious about with the Five Cardinal Experiences.

Your Five Cardinal Experiences can give you confidence that you’re in the right field of study; doing the kinds of things you enjoy; and confirm how much you’re learning.

Chase Moyer ’17

Maddie Hill ’17

Actuarial Science • Dalton, Ohio

Public Relations • Kent, Ohio

Every Wednesday afternoon, a large group of third-,

I came to Nationwide a little worried because it

fourth- and fifth-graders buzz around while I am

was my first internship. But I quickly realized how

getting ready to start Club Whittier at Whittier Elementary. Although we only get two hours with the kids each week, the planning that

Mara Eisenbarth ’18

Zoo & Conservation Science • Pittsburgh, PA

much I enjoy what I’m doing and how much I’ve already learned in the classroom. I’ve also learned that as

goes into organizing the club topics, activities and projects has taught me a lot about time management, organization and teamwork.

During my freshman year, while talking with my

time and focus, I can learn

advisor, I mentioned that I wanted to study abroad.

to understand pretty much

Ever since I can remember I’ve wanted to explore

anything. I am proud of the

Leading Club Whittier has also taught me a lot

Australia. We found Otterbein’s partnership with the

progress I’m making on my

about engaging children, while growing as a leader

University of Western Australia (UWA), I talked to the

first big project to make a

Perth Zoo, and we figured out a plan for the semester.

process work more efficiently.

myself. For instance, the kids were really interested in doing something for the James Cancer Center, since one of their classmates was there. The kids like feeling that they have actually made an impact.

Helping kids learn that no one is too young to make a difference has been extremely rewarding.

long as I’m willing to put in

The Perth Zoo helped me set up my semester so I could explore as much of the zoo as possible. As

It’s rewarding to know that the work I am doing will benefit Nationwide and not just me.

the keeper’s shadow, I got to experience my future

You can only learn so much in the classroom.

career firsthand. Working with elephants

was one of the most incredible things I have ever done. I have never felt the absolute

Hands-on experience gives you the chance to actually apply that knowledge to real world scenarios and problems.

wonder that I felt when I got to feed and touch

It also helps you determine if you are in the

those amazing and graceful giants. These animals

right field of study. I know what I’m learning at

are truly my passion.

Nationwide will help me understand my interests,

Otterbein is the sole reason I was able to have this unbelievable experience.

while guiding me and my career.

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Belong!

W HAT I T MEANS TO BE INV ESTED AT OTTERBEIN

Otterbein won’t let you sit on the sidelines. We are excited for what you alone will bring to our community. Whether you trek across the country; or you grew up with Otterbein in your backyard; or you live on campus or commute from the area; you are welcomed, valued and expected to become a part of this place.

“Take advantage of getting involved!” ANGELA SCHIRTZINGER ’17

“My most exciting Otterbein experience: definitely joining SOAR (Orientation) team and Greek Life!”

Studio Art Worthington, Ohio

JUSTIN JORDAN ’ 17 • Journalism and Media Communications Gahanna, Ohio

“Meeting lifelong friends in such a short time!” VINCENT SANFILLIPO ’18 Public Accounting • Johnstown, Ohio

“Going on a doughnut run to Schneider’s Bakery Uptown with my friends!” ROSE HOKANSON ’18 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Columbus, Ohio

The continued willingness of faculty and administration to facilitate and enable student-led initiatives such as Safe Zone, Team Consent and the Women’s and Gender Resource Center is Otterbein’s pledge enacted. What does my community have to show for my four years? I didn’t observe my education; I lived it. Otterbein made that possible. AMELIA GRAMLING ’16 English/Creative Writing and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Bowling Green, Kentucky STAND OUT “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” – Abraham Lincoln

“The reputation of the Nursing Department drew me in, but the feeling of ‘home’ is what kept me here.” ALETH PASHI ’16 • Nursing Cincinnati, Ohio

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I loveYour theNew friendly and Address beautiful atmosphere. 1 South Grove Street

NOAH RICHELSEN ’ 18 English Literature Studies Canandaigua, New York

20 Questions Otterbein’s Residence Life Roommate Matching Survey will help you find a potential match in a roommate who shares some of your interests as well as living space!

My door portrays my experience at Otterbein and who I am as a person in terms of my major, interests and artistic urges. I have decorations made by my fellow RAs and wing residents and photos of relationships made and images in honor of the diversity my close friends claim. LIZZIE CASTO ’16

Cardinal Traditions

Theatre and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies • Woodsfield, Ohio

Paint the Spirit Rock

10 10 12

Residence Halls

Apartment Complexes

Homecoming Greek Week

Minutes

Tree Lighting and Thanksgiving Feast (A tradition since the ’60s!)

to get from one side of campus to the other! Keep track of the number of “Hi’s!” you get from faculty and friends along the way!

Greek Houses

Theme Houses

Otterbein offers themed living communities that allow students, regardless of their majors, to share living space based on common interests that include: •A rts Appreciation for an interest in the visual and performance arts. • Honors for those in the Honors Program. • STEM for an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. •O pen Spaces for all genders and sexualities interested in living in a safe, supportive environment.

On average,

of first-year students live on campus.

Grab A Bite Four food options on campus: • Cardinal’s Nest, main dining hall • OtterDen, made-to-order grill and mini-mart • Otterbean Café, deli and Starbucks coffee • Roost Express, deli and coffee Otterbein also caters to and cares about: • Food allergies

PRESIDENT KATHY KRENDL LIVES ON CAMPUS! Be sure to say “Hi!” if you see her and her husband, Richard, walking their dog, Belle, on the weekend.

• Birthday cakes to celebrate your day • Grab and go meals for busy schedules • Buying local • Sustainable food-sourcing • Humanely raised meats

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W HAT I T MEANS TO BE INV ESTED AT OTTERBEIN More than

8 Fraternities 6 Sororities

“Take advantage of getting involved!” ANGELA SCHIRTZINGER ’17

student organizations and other ways to get “My mostmake exciting involved, a Otterbein experience: definitely joining SOAR team and Greek Life!” difference and have(Orientation) fun!

AND

Studio Art Worthington, Ohio

JUSTIN JORDAN ’ 17 • Journalism and Media Communications Gahanna, OhioHumanities Journal Aegis African American Student Union America Reads Athletes in Action Campus Activities Board Cardinal Dance Team Commuter Student Association Equestrian Teams FreeZone! (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies Organization) Gamer’s Guild

“Meeting lifelong friends in such a short time!” VINCENT SANFILLIPO ’18

Gospel Choir Grandma’s House Heritage of Latino Americans (HOLA) Ice Hockey (club sport) Kate (feminist publication)

Public Accounting • Johnstown, Ohio

International Students Association Love Your Melon Mainstage Improv Troupe Muslim Student Association Otterbein360.com (student online news site) Otterbein Christian Fellowship Otterbein Club of Awesomeness “GoingRunning on a doughnut run to Schneider’s Otterbein St. Jude Bakery Uptown with my friends!” Otterbein.TV

ROSE HOKANSON ’18

Ottertuned (A Capella group)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Plan-It Earth Columbus, Ohio Religious & Spiritual Life Council Resident Student Association Society of Women Engineers Starving Artists Student Government WOBN University Radio Station

The continued willingness of faculty and administration to facilitate and enable student-led initiatives such as Safe Zone, Team Consent and the Women’s and Gender Resource Center is Otterbein’s pledge enacted. What does my community have toMy experience at Otterbein show for my four years? I didn’t observe my education; ranges from having my own radio I lived it. Otterbein made that possible. show to being a member of the AMELIA GRAMLING ’16

Otterbein Deaf Culture Club.

English/Creative Writing and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Bowling Green, Kentucky

BOSTON GREGG ’ 17

Theatre, Journalism and Media Communication STAND OUT “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” – Abraham Lincoln Cable, Ohio

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Academic and Professional Organizations, Honor Societies, Music Ensembles and so much more!

Being a part of the African “The reputation of the Nursing American Student Union — to have Department drew me in, but the feeling the and to be me ablehere.” to do offellowship ‘home’ is what kept great things with people who are ALETH PASHI ’16 • Nursing like me — means a lot. Cincinnati, Ohio JORDAN HAWKINS ’ 17 Political Science and Physics Cleveland, Ohio

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Your New Address 1 South Grove Street

20 Questions Otterbein’s Residence Life Roommate Matching Survey will help you find a potential match in a roommate who shares some of your interests as well as living space!

Cardinal Traditions

Theatre and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies • Woodsfield, Ohio

Paint the Spirit Rock

10 10 12

Residence Halls

Apartment Complexes

Homecoming Greek Week

Minutes

Tree Lighting and Thanksgiving Feast (A tradition since the ’60s!)

to get from one side of campus to the other! Keep track of the number of “Hi’s!” you get from faculty and friends along the way!

Greek Houses

Theme Houses

On average,

of first-year students live on campus.

PRESIDENT KATHY KRENDL LIVES ON CAMPUS! Be sure to say “Hi!” if you see her and her husband, Richard, walking their dog, Belle, on the weekend.

• Birthday cakes to celebrate your day • Grab and go meals for busy schedules • Buying local • Sustainable food-sourcing • Humanely raised meats

You’re Going to Love it Here!

NO PLACE LIKE HOME. How do students describe this place? “From the moment I stepped on to campus, I just knew Otterbein was home.” The best way to see Otterbein is to visit in person. Until then, enjoy this picture perfect Cardinal view! EX P LO RE MORE: OTTE RB E I N .E D U /C A RD I N A L I N SI D E R

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our PERFECT LOCATION BI G C I T Y OPP ORTU NITIES. SMALL TOWN CHARM. AND Y O U ! 1 | Otterbein

Picture-perfect campus. Walking the tree-lined paths. Towers Hall chiming as a friend calls out hello. This feels like home and you couldn’t be happier about it.

2 | Westerville

Super friendly town. Safe neighborhood. Westerville is officially one of the best places to live.

3 | Columbus

Big-city fun, big-time opportunity. Described as a “brain-magnet,” Columbus tops lots of “Best City” lists for rankings that range from fun stuff to do to a great market for jobs.

Columbus Crew

The perfect spot You’re going to love Otterbein’s location in central Ohio. We’ve got the best neighbors. (Everybody says so!) * Road Trip! Drive time (in hours) from Otterbein to these cities. Direct flights from the John Glenn International Airport in Columbus (only 12 miles from campus) to Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., keep home even closer for many of our out-of-state students.

Boston 11.5* Buffalo 5*

Detroit 3.5*

Cleveland 2.5* Chicago 6*

♥ COLUMBUS Westerville

Indianapolis 3*

Cincinnati 2*

Grab a Megabus, Greyhound or a taxi service for a ride home.

Nashville 6.25* STAND OUT “The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” – Emily Dickinson

New York 8.5*

Pittsburgh 3* Washington, D.C. 6.5*

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Otterbein and Westerville

#WESTERVILLE

The two go hand-in-hand. Always have. So, why are you going to love Westerville?

A PI C T UR E IS WORTH A THOU SAND WOR DS.

It’s walkable...

Just 0.2 of a mile away (a four-minute walk), you’ll find Westerville’s historic Uptown with coffee houses, music spilling out from restaurant patios and plenty of ice cream for your sweet tooth! There are several churches within walking distance, too.

All the Comforts of Home

There’s no denying that college is all about the learning. BUT you can still be deeply immersed in intellectual reflection and crave a Chipotle burrito or a Starbucks Frappuccino, right? Westerville has you covered! Here’s what is seriously close by ... Uptown Westerville

restaurants, bakery, coffee shops, pharmacy

1 It’s blockfriendly...

Starbucks: 3 locations, plus 1 on campus

2 miles

Polaris Fashion Place

3.6 miles

Rave Motion Pictures

4.25 miles

Target: 3 locations

5 miles

OhioHealth Chiller North

6.5 miles

Named one of the best suburbs to live (Movoto.com, 2013) and recognized as one of Chipotle: 2friendliest locations miles this is a great place to call home for four years. America’s cities (Forbes,22012),

premier shopping destination

ice skating rink

Easton Town Center

premier shopping destination

SkyZone Sports

7 miles

It’s charming and safe...

Brick streets, trees and historic world’s first trampoline-walled playing court

8 miles neighborhood charm. Borrow an Otterbike

and pedal your way to Sharon Woods Park, Hoover Reservoir and Park for disc golf 11 miles or just clear yourdisc head sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, golf with a picture-perfect study break on campus. Alum Creek State Park local beach, Columbus Airport

12 miles

Westerville, Your Home Away From Home

96,600

Total square feet of Ranking Westerville It’s a community... WESTERVILLE Miles of bike paths space (including pools) earned as fifth friendliest PARKS AND in Westerville to enjoy with You’re going to invest in your new community as a volunteer, mentor and in the Westerville town in America by RECREATION Otterbikes you can borrow Community Center contributing partner in service,FACILITIES research and engagement. Neighbors love our Forbes (2012)

students and local shops give our students discounts. We take care of each other. We share more than a community — we share a story.

Movoto.com ranked Westerville seventh on its list of “10 Happiest Suburbs in America.” (2014)

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our

Five Big Things to Love About Ohio PERFECT Columbus, LOCATION

BI G C I T Y OPP ORTU NITIES. SMALL TOWN CHARM. AND Y O U !

The 15th Largest City in the United States is full of FUN!

1 | Otterbein

Internships and Professional Opportunities

Picture-perfect campus. Walking the tree-lined paths. Towers Hall chiming as a friend calls out hello. This feels like home and you couldn’t be happier about it.

Location. Location. Location. Ohio’s capital city is home to every industry where you could want to land an internship. USA Today listed Columbus (#7) as one of the “15 Best U.S. Cities for Millennial College Students” (2015). According to data from LinkedIn and Trulia, Columbus was listed (#5) among the “Top Nine Cities for New College Grads” (2015).

2 | Westerville

Super friendly town. Safe neighborhood. Westerville is officially one of the best places to live.

Sports & Rec: A Great City to Play

3 | Columbus

For spectators, Columbus hometown favorites: Columbus Crew (MLS) • Blue Jackets (NHL) • Columbus Clippers (Triple-A affiliate of Cleveland Indians) • Ohio Machine (Major League Lacrosse)

Big-city fun, big-time opportunity. Described as a “brain-magnet,” Columbus tops lots of “Best City” lists for rankings that range from fun stuff to do to a great market for jobs.

For weekend warriors: Zoombezi Bay Water Park • Star Lanes Polaris (bowling) • Lazer Kraze • ZipZone Canopy Tours (zip line) • Sky Zone Trampoline Park • The Chiller Rink • Golf Courses • Kayaking • Sailing

A Shopper’s Dream

- Columbus is ranked #3 on Fashionable Destinations List (American Way Magazine) - Three of Ohio’s premier shopping destinations are within miles of Otterbein: Polaris Fashion Place (3.6 miles) Easton Town Center (7 miles) Tanger Outlets (11.3 miles)

Columbus Crew

- The Short North offers fashionable boutique shopping near the North Market and the Arena District. Great vintage and thrifting, too! (14.5 miles)

STANDING Ovation for theBoston Arts! 11.5*

Detroit 3.5*

Chicago 6*

American Style regularly names Columbus one of the “Best Big Cities for Art!” It has eight concert Buffalo 5* venues for major artists and indie talent, six beautiful performance venues for Broadway tours, plus movie theaters, gallery hops and museums. Explore your New York 8.5* creative side! Cleveland 2.5*

Pittsburgh ♥ Festival Fun 3* Whether you want to check out an ethnic and heritage-based festival or the Columbus COLUMBUS Westerville

Indianapolis 3*

PRIDE Festival; or, you want to sample deep-fried Washington, D.C. 6.5* Cincinnati 2* Oreos at the Ohio State Fair or everything else at the Food Truck Festival; Columbus is home to a melting pot of festival fun!

Grab a Megabus, Greyhound or a taxi service for a ride home.

Nashville 6.25* Columbus Favorites are #1

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

STAND OUT “The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.” – Emily Dickinson COSI Science Museum

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#WESTERVILLE A PI C T UR E IS WORTH A THOU SAND WOR DS.

All the Comforts of Home There’s no denying that college is all about the learning. BUT you can still be deeply immersed in intellectual reflection and crave a Chipotle burrito or a Starbucks Frappuccino, right? Westerville has you covered! Here’s what is seriously close by ... Uptown Westerville

1 block

Chipotle: 2 locations

2 miles

Starbucks: 3 locations, plus 1 on campus

2 miles

Polaris Fashion Place

3.6 miles

Rave Motion Pictures

4.25 miles

Target: 3 locations

5 miles

OhioHealth Chiller North

6.5 miles

Easton Town Center

7 miles

SkyZone Sports

8 miles

Alum Creek State Park local beach,

11 miles

Columbus Airport

12 miles

restaurants, bakery, coffee shops, pharmacy

premier shopping destination

ice skating rink

premier shopping destination

world’s first trampoline-walled playing court

sailing, kayaking, hiking, camping, disc golf

Westerville, Your Home Away From Home

96,600

Total square feet of space (including pools) in the Westerville Community Center

WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES

Miles of bike paths in Westerville to enjoy with Otterbikes you can borrow

Ranking Westerville earned as fifth friendliest town in America by Forbes (2012)

Movoto.com ranked Westerville seventh on its list of “10 Happiest Suburbs in America.” (2014)

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CARDINAL PRIDE! OTTER BEIN ATHLETICS The Otterbein Cardinals compete in NCAA Division III of the Ohio Athletic Conference and since 2000 have won 70 conference championships and have had 36 NCAA team appearances, which includes three NCAA final four appearances.

MEN

WOMEN

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Football

Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

Golf Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field

Our coaches look for student-athletes who will be the right fit for Otterbein. They look for students who are searching for a well-balanced experience; who are high academic achievers; who want to serve the community around them; and certainly they are looking for student-athletes who want to compete at the highest level. DAWN S TEWAR T ’98 DIRECTO R O F ATH LETICS

Lacrosse Soccer

Lacrosse

Softball

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

Wrestling The OAC is the third-oldest conference in America, ranking only behind the Big Ten and the MIAA.

Team Stats 35%

More than of the incoming freshman class are student-athletes.

Rachael Owens ’18

Julian Lowe ’18

• 2016 OAC Pitcher and Player of the Year • First Team All-OAC and All-Region • 15-3 record and 1.86 E.R.A

• First Team All-OAC in football • OAC Indoor Sprinter of the Year • Broke four Track and Field school records • OAC Champion in 200m, 4x2, 4x4

“My biggest accomplishment so far at Otterbein is winning a conference championship while being on the Dean’s List every semester.”

“When I transferred here, it meant a great deal to me that the Otterbein community accepted me for who I am as an individual and an athlete.”

Business Administration

Allied Health

104 student-athletes were named Academic All-OAC during 2015-16.

277 student-athletes have a 3.0 GPA or greater.

2,285 volunteer hours were logged by student-athletes in 2015-16.

Cheer on the Cardinals! Tryout for Otterbein’s cheerleading squad or pump up the crowd as our mascot, Cardy!

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Making The Team If you’re looking forward to wearing the Tan and

Ohio Athletic Conference “Coaches of the Year” since 2010

Academic All-America selections since 2010

different student-athletes selected as Athletic All-Americans since 2010

Cardinal as an Otterbein athlete, we want you to connect with our team. Contact Otterbein Athletics by phone at 614.823.3530 or online. L EA RN M ORE: O TTER BEI N C A RD I N A L S.C OM

STAND as a Fan in the RED Zone! Admission to home games is free with your Otterbein ID — known as the Cardinal Card. If you can’t make the game, keep up with the action on otterbeincardinals.com. GO CARDS!!

Equestrian Teams Otterbein equestrians have options to participate in three different disciplines: Hunt Seat, Dressage and Eventing.

Health Promotion and Fitness

Robert Kemer ’17

Early Childhood Education

Claire Lamb ’19

Jaden Lunger ’18

• First Team All-OAC, Second Team All-Region • Perfect 7-0 pitching record • 10.4 strikeouts per game, 2.49 E.R.A

• National Qualifier in Cross Country and Indoor Track • OAC/All-Ohio Freshman of the Year • Thirdfastest freshman in NCAA Division III (Cross Country)

• 2x All-OAC selection as a defender • 31 career starts in two seasons • Scored game-winning goal to upset 12th-ranked Ohio Wesleyan

“We have the tools and the resources to make ourselves better on and off the field every day.”

“I was nervous about leaving home — but it was a surprisingly easy adjustment thanks to my incredible teammates!”

“I wanted to play here because I am able to stay committed to soccer and still focus heavily on my academics without feeling overwhelmed.”

Philosophy

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PREPARED TO STAND OUT You want to know what an Otterbein education means for your future. After all, college is about preparing you to STAND on your own two feet. Our alumni credit Otterbein for spotting their potential and teaching them how to do something special with their talents. Their success spans the years but Otterbein is the constant for where it all began. How will Otterbein help you STAND OUT among the best?

Match these Otterbein Alumni with Their OUTSTANDING Achievements 1 Head of sales for NetJets Inc., the

worldwide leader in private aviation with the largest and most diverse private jet fleet in the world

2 Senior economic analyst who monitors, analyzes and forecasts aspects of the automotive industry for J.D. Power in Washington, D.C.

3 Research scientist developing new therapeutics to treat genetic heart disease

4 Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Yahoo!

5 Senior Global Sales Analyst at Nike SB 6 Asst. manager of communications and

investor education at the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., Ms. Virginia USA Ambassador 2016

7 Made Broadway debut in The Phantom of the Opera within one month of graduating

8 Young Adult author who received the

Edgar Allen Poe Award for one novel with another novel optioned for film.

9 Received the Director’s Award for

Excellence in Criminal Investigations, one of the FBI’s highest honors

10 Part of the first-ever infusion of

experimental antibody into a human for the treatment of Ebola

11 Worked on film and media projects

including Captain America: Winter Soldier, Carol, Miles Ahead, I Am Wrath and 478, as well as Super Bowl commercials

12 Serves as the business manager for

Jack Hanna, beloved director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the nation’s number one zoo!

ANSWER KEY 1J: Nathan Speiser ’05 2G: Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington ’07 3E: Sadie Bartholomew Ingle ’07

4L: Margenett Moore-Roberts ’94 5H: Hollee Burba ’05 6A: Micaela Coleman ’10 7I: Jordan Donica ’16 8C: Mindy McGinnis ’01 9D: Michael McKinney ’86 10F: Tim Mosher MSN ’14 11B: Alberto Viglietta ’94 12K: Erin Sites Ensign ’08 STAND OUT “Why fit in when you were born to STAND OUT!” – Dr. Seuss

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Internship Opportunities

Familiar Faces

Explore the Center for Career and Professional Development online otterbein.edu/career

From the national news to the silver screen — these are alumni to watch. Literally.

Some recent placements include: 1girl Abercrombie & Fitch American Red Cross Ashland Inc. AT&T Battelle Memorial Institute Belize Zoo (Central America) Cory Michael Smith ’09 Bermuda Institute of Oceanic Sciences (Central America) Class of ’11 Class of ’15 Brandt-Roberts Galleries Edward Nygma, Fox’s Gotham Cardinal Health Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding The people, the academic It’s because of my experiences CinemaCake Filmmakers City of Shaker Heights curriculum and my experiences at Otterbein that I am on a path Cleveland Indians Baseball helped me believe I can stand to becoming a U.S. diplomat. The Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus out. Clippers My upbringing differed faculty, staff and administrators Columbus Zoo and Aquarium significantly from afor lotAdoption of my peers. understood what it meant to be a Dave Thomas Foundation Sam Jaeger ’99 Dawes I wasArboretum unsure about a lot, especially first-generation college student. American Sniper (2014), Detroit Zoo whether or not I could stand out I learned to think critically about Inherent Vice (2014), NBC’s Parenthood Exel FarmVet in society as a black male. world issues and was challenged Honda R&D Americas, Inc. Huntington But talks with my professors by opposing theories in classes JPMorgan Chase & Co. and staff mentors encouraged, taught by extraordinary professors. Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. L Brands reassured and provided way more Having the Five Cards in place Lewis Center Business Association opportunities me to thrive provides a checklist for students Lifetime A+E Televisionfor Networks Malabar State Park than IFarm ever imagined. ‘Thank you’ to ensure they are taking the right Corey Brill ’97 March of Dimes Foundation Pete, AMC’s The Walking Dead doesn’t steps to become marketable Mayo Clinic even do justice for the Metropolitan Washington (D.C.) Airports Authority Corporate impact they had on my growth in the workforce. Mettler Toledo Mount Carmel St. IAnn’s while wasHospital in school. National Audubon Society, Inc. • Currently with the Economic Section at U.S. National Science Foundation Embassy, London, United Kingdom, as a Thomas Insurance •Nationwide Database marketing specialist at Mettler Toledo, a R. Pickering Fellow. NBCUniversal, Inc.six months before graduating. position he earned OhioHealth • Served as a consultant via American University’s •Ohio Selected as one ofof 20County candidates for “Project Association Behavioral Health Authorities Rachael Harris ’89 Practicum Program for the U.S. Chamber of Diversity,” theFinancial United Way of Central Ohio’s Ohio National Services Commerce researching policy regarding broadening The Hangover (2009), Ohio Wildlife Center and Board Development Minority Leadership normalization between the United States and Cuba. Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010-2012) Portsmouth organization.Ohio Police Department Procter & Gamble • Served as program assistant for Inter-American •Progressive Helped launch Push Electronics, an electronics Insurance Dialogue in Washington, D.C., and as a Political Ronald McDonald House Columbus, Ohio company. Unit Pickering Fellow for the Office of the Safex, Inc. Coordinator for Cuban Affairs in the U.S. •SH Former student-athlete and captain of Otterbein’s Entertainment Department of State, while pursuing a master Track XM and Radio, Field team. as an orientation Sirius The Served Highway of arts degree in international peace and conflict Speedy Sneakers Racing leader, a resident assistant, a writing tutor at the resolution at American University. State Auto Insurance Companies Academic Support Center, and a copy editor for State Farm Insurance Chris Jansing ’78 the student online news site OTTERBEIN360.COM • Formerly an immigration caseworker and district aid State of Ohio for the Third Congressional District of Ohio in the Senior White House Correspondent, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital U.S. House of Representatives. NBC’s Nightly News The Ohio CPA Foundation The Scotts Company University of Central Florida U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Variety Attractions Inc. Volvo Financial Services Walt Disney World OUR ALUMNI ARE LOCATED IN ALL Alumni returning to Otterbein WestfieldLIVING Group Fitness Center classrooms and events 50 STATES AND 38 COUNTRIES White House Offices including Australia, Costa Rica, Germany, to inspire, mentor, network and ALUMNI 2015 Young Alumni India, Japan, Sierra Leone, Spain, Worthington Industries volunteer with students in 2016. Award Honorees Great Britain and Zimbabwe. Wright Patterson Air Force Base DEAMS Program

MATTHEW QUINN

KAREN CASTRO

NETWORK WITH OTTERBEIN ALUMNI

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You to STAND PREPAREDPreparing TO STAND OUTOUT You want to know what an Otterbein education means for your future. After all, college about Worried about STANDING OUT? This is guy isn’t.preparing It’s his job.you to STAND on your own two feet. Our alumni credit Otterbein forHe spotting potentiallike andyou teaching them how to do lives to their help students succeed. something special with their talents. Their success spans the years but Otterbein is the constant for where it all began. How will Otterbein help you STAND OUT among the best?

Match these Otterbein Alumni with Their OUTSTANDING Achievements 1 Head of sales for NetJets Inc., the

worldwide leader in private aviation with the largest and most diverse private jet fleet in the world

2 Senior economic analyst who monitors, analyzes and forecasts aspects of the automotive industry for J.D. Power in Washington, D.C.

3 Research scientist developing new therapeutics to treat genetic heart disease

Meet Ryan Brechbill, the director of the Center for Career and Professional Development. Check out some of what he tells employers and families about Otterbein students below!

Take his advice, too: Visit this office as a freshman. It’s a one-stop shop for your career success.

4 Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Yahoo!

5 Senior Global Sales Analyst at Nike SB

Otterbein stands for developing the whole person so they can be the best version of themselves.

6 Asst. manager of communications and

investor education at the North American Securities Administrators Association, Inc., Ms. Virginia USA Ambassador 2016

7 Made Broadway debut in The Phantom

of the Opera within one month of graduating

The Center provides skills assessment, resume development, practice interviews, job search help, internships, connections with alumni and job leads among other support for every student.

8 Young Adult author who received the

Edgar Allen Poe Award for one novel with another novel optioned for film.

Internships prepare students to be confident in the direction they’re heading.

9 Received the Director’s Award for

Excellence in Criminal Investigations, one of the FBI’s highest honors

10 Part of the first-ever infusion of

experimental antibody into a human for the treatment of Ebola

11 Worked on film and media projects

including Captain America: Winter Soldier, Carol, Miles Ahead, I Am Wrath and 478, as well as Super Bowl commercials

Cardinal Careers, Otterbein’s job database, posted more than 2,350 jobs, internships, part-time and on-campus opportunities. Otterbein hosts the Fall Career Fair, the Ottership Job Shadow Day, the Peer to Peer Internship Fair, Careerfest and the Non-profit Job and Internship Fair each year, too.

There is a great demand for Otterbein talent!

12 Serves as the business manager for

Jack Hanna, beloved director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the nation’s number one zoo!

ANSWER KEY 1J: Nathan Speiser ’05 2G: Danushka Nanayakkara-Skillington ’07 3E: Sadie Bartholomew Ingle ’07

4L: Margenett Moore-Roberts ’94 5H: Hollee Burba ’05 6A: Micaela Coleman 7I: either Jordan Donica ’16 Mindy McGinnis ’01 of surveyed students’10 were employed or 8C: continuing their 9D: Michael McKinney ’86 10F: Tim Mosher MSN ’14 11B: Alberto Viglietta ’94 12K: Erin Sites Ensign ’08 education in graduate school within six months of graduation. (Class of 2015) STAND OUT “Why fit in when you were born to STAND OUT!” – Dr. Seuss

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Familiar Faces From the national news to the silver screen — these are alumni to watch. Literally.

MATTHEW QUINN

KAREN CASTRO

Class of ’15

Class of ’11

The people, the academic curriculum and my experiences helped me believe I can stand out. My upbringing differed significantly from a lot of my peers. I was unsure about a lot, especially whether or not I could stand out in society as a black male. But talks with my professors and staff mentors encouraged, reassured and provided way more opportunities for me to thrive than I ever imagined. ‘Thank you’ doesn’t even do justice for the impact they had on my growth while I was in school.

It’s because of my experiences at Otterbein that I am on a path to becoming a U.S. diplomat. The faculty, staff and administrators understood what it meant to be a first-generation college student. I learned to think critically about world issues and was challenged by opposing theories in classes taught by extraordinary professors. Having the Five Cards in place provides a checklist for students to ensure they are taking the right steps to become marketable in the workforce.

• Database marketing specialist at Mettler Toledo, a position he earned six months before graduating. • Selected as one of 20 candidates for “Project Diversity,” the United Way of Central Ohio’s Minority Leadership and Board Development organization. • Helped launch Push Electronics, an electronics company. • Former student-athlete and captain of Otterbein’s Track and Field team. Served as an orientation leader, a resident assistant, a writing tutor at the Academic Support Center, and a copy editor for the student online news site OTTERBEIN360.COM

Cory Michael Smith ’09 Edward Nygma, Fox’s Gotham

Sam Jaeger ’99 American Sniper (2014), Inherent Vice (2014), NBC’s Parenthood

Corey Brill ’97 Pete, AMC’s The Walking Dead

• Currently with the Economic Section at U.S. Embassy, London, United Kingdom, as a Thomas R. Pickering Fellow. • Served as a consultant via American University’s Practicum Program for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce researching policy regarding broadening normalization between the United States and Cuba.

Rachael Harris ’89 The Hangover (2009), Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010-2012)

•S erved as program assistant for Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, D.C., and as a Political Unit Pickering Fellow for the Office of the Coordinator for Cuban Affairs in the U.S. Department of State, while pursuing a master of arts degree in international peace and conflict resolution at American University. • Formerly an immigration caseworker and district aid for the Third Congressional District of Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Chris Jansing ’78 Senior White House Correspondent, NBC’s Nightly News

NETWORK WITH OTTERBEIN ALUMNI

25,181 LIVING ALUMNI

OUR ALUMNI ARE LOCATED IN ALL 50 STATES AND 38 COUNTRIES including Australia, Costa Rica, Germany, India, Japan, Sierra Leone, Spain, Great Britain and Zimbabwe.

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Alumni returning to Otterbein classrooms and events to inspire, mentor, network and volunteer with students in 2016.

2015 Young Alumni Award Honorees

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WE STAND FOR AFFORDABILITY T UI T I ON , FINANCIAL AID AND SCHOLARSHIPS Most families are surprised to discover that private schools can be just as affordable as public schools. And while some of our families pay a little more each year for an Otterbein education than they would at a state school — they tell us they’re still saving money in the long term. Why? Otterbein students are more likely to finish on time. Four years at a slightly higher price at Otterbein is still cheaper than five years someplace else. We believe you’ll discover that Otterbein’s excellence is in your budget.

TUITION INCREASE Our commitment is to keep excellence and opportunity affordable for all families whose students stand to

3 Years In A Row

benefit from Otterbein’s transformational education. Big opportunities should never mean big debt. K AT HY K RE N DL , O T T E R B E I N UNI VER S I TY PR ES I DENT

Otterbein Is an Investment in Your Future 2016 - 2017 EXPENSES Tuition

$31,424

Room (traditional double)

$5,508

Board (120 meals)

$4,600

Tech Fee

$250

Student Life Fee

$200

TOTAL

$41,982

Sticker Shock?

$34,000*

Most Otterbein graduates begin their lives owing much less than the average price of a new car. Also in the “win” column, your degree won’t depreciate the minute you drive off of campus.

* The average cost of a new car in 2015 (Kelley Blue Book).

Hannah’s education at Otterbein University was completely worth it, and then some. Otterbein truly allowed Hannah to become and be her true self. She was supported, loved, challenged, taught and guided; and she received exceptional instruction inside and outside of the classroom. J OHN EWAL D FATH ER O F 201 5 O TTERB EIN G RA DU ATE, H A N N A H EW A LD, A N D SU P ERIN TEN DEN T O F SCH O O LS FO R CA RO LIN E CO U N TY P U B LIC SCH O O LS IN DEN TO N , MD

of Otterbein freshmen receive some form of MERIT and/or NEED-BASED AID.

Curious about Your Costs? For a quick estimate of what your financial aid package could be, check out Otterbein’s estimator. L I N K : OTTERB EIN.EDU / ES TIMATOR

STAND OUT “What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what kind of a person you are.” – C.S. Lewis

Otterbein STAND OUT University

How do Otterbein families pay for school? Just the Facts

Otterbein Institutional Aid is the single largest source of support for our undergraduate students. This is just one more way Otterbein is invested in our students’ success.

The average debt of Otterbein students graduating from 2013 to 2016 looks like this:

Graduate debt-free.

OUT OF POCKET 25% (monthly payment plan, savings, etc.)

OT T E R BE I N A I D 47%

Graduate with only low-interest federal loans.

And of these students, the average debt is $26,109

PLUS & PRI VATE LO A N S 5%

Graduate with federal and private loans.

FE D E R A L & S TATE NE E D- B A S ED A I D 5%

(2016 - 2017)* Some families assume they won’t qualify for aid, so they don’t bother completing the FAFSA. The only way to have access to federal, low-interest student loans is to complete the FAFSA. Otterbein awards need-based aid to families with higher incomes than most public universities do.

AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME

FEDERA L LOANS 18%

Average Awarded Aid

AVERAGE AWARD

>$135,000

$17,220

<$125,000

$18,844

<$100,000

$19,293

<$60,000

$24,877

<$30,000

$26,591

*Based on parents’ total income from FAFSA. Reflects merit and need-based aid. Does not include loans.

Scholarships: Making the Grade Otterbein offers a full slate of competitive scholarships to recognize student achievement. All scholarships are awarded for full-time study for four years as long as the academic requirements are fulfilled.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to those students who have demonstrated scholarship and leadership in high school. Consideration for these awards is based on a student’s overall application for admission.

FULL & HALF TUITION

TALENT & PARTICIPATION

Three competitive, full-tuition Music talent awards are offered to scholarships are awarded to students students majoring in Music as well as who demonstrate superior scholarship participation awards for non-majors. in high school. Competitive, halfTalent awards are also available for tuition scholarships are awarded to students majoring in Communication, student leaders from Franklin and Theatre, Art or minoring in Dance. contiguous counties. Determined by audition, portfolio review, written

essay or interview.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Did you know Otterbein awards scholarships that recognize all kinds of achievement? Scholarship opportunities recognize service, leadership, diversity, legacy and sibling status, IB Programme participation, United Methodist Church affiliation and other endowed awards.

The 4-YEAR GRADUATION RATE at Otterbein is

17.5% HIGHER

than the average graduation rate of Ohio state public institutions.

FOR THE FULL LISTING: OTTERBEIN.EDU/SCHOLARSHIPS

DON’T FORGET! You can file your FAFSA starting as early as Oct. 1. Otterbein’s FAFSA code is 003110.

L INK: F A F S A .GOV

Otterbein STAND OUT University

NEXT STEPS Let’s face it. This is a big decision. We know that Otterbein is the perfect place to figure out how to take all your talent and build a great career and life with it. If you want to be prepared to STAND OUT, check out the next steps to explore Otterbein!

EXPLORE Explore and take advantage of all the resources and options you have to get to know Otterbein and see if the fit here feels right.

Talk to your Otterbein admission counselor Want to talk to your counselor or at least check him or her out online? Make your counselor connection at otterbein.edu/counselors. And, let us know when we can connect you with current Otterbein students who share your academic and extracurricular interests.

Spend time online There’s a lot of great information available online. Here are the top three sites we suggest you check out: • otterbein.edu/CardinalInsider • otterbein.edu/futurestudents • otterbein.edu/affordability

VISIT Visit campus. And if you can, visit more than once.

Daily Visits • Small group information sessions and campus tours • Monday through Friday; select Saturdays • Offered daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. • To learn more and register: otterbein.edu/visit • For questions about your visit, email us at: campusvisits@otterbein.edu

Special Visits Extended visit programs offered in the: FALL (Oct. and Nov.) Discover Otterbein Visit Days – The perfect opportunity to explore Otterbein and get your college search questions answered. SPRING (Feb. and March) Otterbein Experience Visit Days - Once you’ve applied and have been admitted, experience what it means to be

Connect with us

a part of the Otterbein community.

We’re here to help! Here’s how to reach us

Special visits include campus tours, more detailed information and access to faculty, staff and University resources.

OFFICE OF ADMISSION

Phone: 614.823.1500 Email: UotterB@otterbein.edu For GPS: 1 South Grove St., Westerville, OH 43081

Student-athletes are encouraged to set up visits through the Office of Admission.

Individual Conferences and Overnight Visits Need your own time? Let us schedule a visit just for you that includes faculty and financial aid appointments. Overnight visits are prioritized for admitted students.

Facebook.com/OtterbeinU

Virtual Tours

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Youtube.com/user/otterbeinuniversity

Can’t get to campus as soon as you want?

Check out student #TuesdayTakeover on Instagram!

STAND OUT “In matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson

Check out the virtual campus tour and videos at otterbein.edu/CardinalInsider

Otterbein STAND OUT University

Understand what you’ll need to do, organize and submit to apply to Otterbein.

Complete an application!

Otterbein is a member of the “Common Application.” To apply online, visit: otterbein.edu/apply

Application Requirements • Completed application

• Personal essay (250 words)

• Official ACT or SAT test scores - Otterbein recommends having test scores sent directly from the testing agency. - Otterbein’s ACT code 3318 - Otterbein’s SAT code 1597

• $35 application fee

• Official high school transcripts • Letter of recommendation (optional)

APPLY

DEADLINES Familiarize yourself with Otterbein’s Admission Calendar and understand when we make decisions so you stay on track!

August and September • Check out Otterbein’s Viewbook. • Watch for Otterbein visits to your High School and College Fairs. • Apply online at otterbein.edu/apply • Register for the October “Discover Otterbein Visit Days!”

October 1 • FAFSA application available online at fafsa.gov. • Otterbein’s FAFSA code is 003110. ALSO this month: “Discover Otterbein Visit Days!”

November 1 PROGRAMS WITH ADDITIONAL APPLICATION STEPS Theatre and Music require an audition. Art requires a portfolio review. Additional details are available from the Office of Admission.

Admission Criteria Admission to Otterbein is based on a student’s overall potential for academic success. Decisions are made after a holistic review of grades earned through the junior year as well as other criteria, including ACT or SAT scores, application essay, activities and involvement and guidance counselor recommendation. Otterbein places more emphasis on the academic transcript, as we believe it is one of the best indicators of student success and college preparation. Each student is also considered for the unique talents and contributions he or she will offer the Otterbein community. SPECIAL ENROLLMENT: Enrollment in the Athletic Training, Education, Engineering, Honors, Nursing, Osteopathic Medicine Early Assurance and Zoo and Conservation Science programs have additional academic requirements. Details are available from the Office of Admission. Otterbein University is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. Otterbein does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or veteran status in admissions, in access to, or in treatment within its educational programs or activities, in employment, recruiting, or policy administration.

• Otterbein begins mailing admission decisions. • Scholarship award letters usually arrive within two to three weeks of your acceptance. ALSO this month: “Discover Otterbein Visit Days!”

December 15 • P RIORITY SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: To be considered for the broadest range of scholarship opportunities, apply by the Dec. 15 deadline. • Priority application deadline for Honors, Osteopathic Early Assurance and Zoo and Conservation Science programs.

January 15 Need-based financial aid award notifications begin. Award letters are sent on a rolling basis approximately two weeks after the FAFSA is submitted and completed, and students are admitted. Students participating in audition-based programs and special scholarship opportunities may not receive their award letter until the scholarship process is completed.

February 15 FAFSA priority filing date for May 1 decision. - Otterbein Experience Visit Program. Accepted students only.

March 1 GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE ALSO this month: Otterbein Experience Visit Program. Accepted students only.

May 1 National decision deadline. Submit your $150 enrollment fee to guarantee your place in the class at otterbein.edu/fee. All the information you need to know to be a Cardinal arrives in your OtterBinder once your enrollment fee is received. Watch your mail!

Summer Otterbein is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Attend your new student orientation. Sessions are offered in June, July and August.

Become a Cardinal.

STAND OUT!

Take your time. Ask questions.

Have Fun!

Office of Admission 1 South Grove Street Westerville, OH 43081

Connect With Us! • Every visit option you could want: otterbein.edu/visit • Apply online now: otterbein.edu/apply • Get the inside scoop from students: otterbein.edu/CardinalInsider

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