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2020 Fall Faculty Conference: Teaching & Learning For Everyone, Academic Affairs

Fall Faculty Conference

The 2020 Fall Faculty Conference was held virtually in Blackboard Collaborate. Lightning Round Resources sessions were held by Joan Esson, Paul Wndel, La Trice Washington, Diane Ross, and Jeremy Llorence.

Otterbein Towers Spring/Summer 2020, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

Leading Through Crisis; Framing the Future: Otterbein's New Strategic Plan; Otterbein's Small Pieces of Armor; Highlighting the Helpers; A Different Viewpoint

The Howl - Spring 2020, Gwendolyn Derosa, Jerusa Cadorin Rovai, Andrea Pac, Kai Iwasaki, Tong Yu

The Howl

The Howl is a magazine that is planned, researched, written, photographed and designed by Otterbein University’s ESL and international students. The magazine serves to give them a safe space in which to use their voice to share their cultures, experiences and lives. If you are interested in submitting to the Howl, please e-mail your writing or photography to gderosa@otterbein.edu. Enjoy Otterbein ESL’s contribution to the Otterbein community’s literary scene.

Otterbein Towers Fall /Winter 2020, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

No abstract provided.

Preparing For An Uncertain Future: Two Reliable Roads, Otterbein University

Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series

Dr. Perez Ferguson will share her insights into the impact e-commerce is having on face-to-face service jobs and how international labor markets, material sourcing and trade agreements are impacting reliable job forecasting in the United States.

The Inaugural Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series Invitation, Otterbein University

Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series

Distinguished Speaker Anita Perez Ferguson, Ph.D.

The Inaugural Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series Program, Otterbein University

Kathy A. Krendl Distinguished Lecture Series

Program from event.

The Howl - Fall 2019, Hyun Jin Cho, Rongrong Yan, Tris Xu, Jerusa Cadorin Rovai, Gwendolyn Derosa

The Howl

Hyun Jin Cho, Gloria Kang, Saori Ishio, Ali Al-Damin, Apple Tsai, Reo Taniguchi, Jerusa Cadorin Rovai, Vivian Chen, Taki Migdady, and Gwendolyn DeRosa

The Howl is a magazine that is planned, researched, written, photographed and designed by Otterbein University’s ESL and international students. The magazine serves to give them a safe space in which to use their voice to share their cultures, experiences and lives. If you are interested in submitting to the Howl, please e-mail your writing or photography to gderosa@otterbein.edu. Enjoy Otterbein ESL’s contribution to the Otterbein community’s literary scene.

Otterbein Towers Fall /Winter 2019, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

The 2019 Democratic Presidential Debate held at Otterbein. Taking a look at Racial Identity. A Commitment to Affordability. Integrative Studies : A Retrospective of More Than 50 Years of Curriculum Innovation and a Look at Its Impact.

Becoming A Student Ready Campus & Truth, Racial Healing, And Transformation, Tia Mcnair

Social Justice & Activism

1st Lecture: Dr. McNair is a co-author of Becoming a student-ready college: A new culture of leadership for student success, which stars with the question, "We talk a lot about students not being college-ready, but why don't we ask what it means to be a student-ready college?

2nd Lecture: Otterbein is partnering with Columbus City Schools and Westerville City Schools on a Truth,Racial Healing and Transformation Initiative with the goal of breaking down racial hierarchies that lead to inequities in education.

2019 Fall Faculty Conference: Reflecting On Our Values, Purpose, And Principles, Otterbein University

Staff Conferences

Program for the 2019 Fall Faculty Conference.

2019 Fall Faculty Conference: Reflecting On Our Values, Purpose & Principles, Academic Affairs

Fall Faculty Conference

The 2019 Fall Faculty Conference featured teaching showcases b Jennifer Bennett (Biology & Earth Science, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Program), Dave Sheridan (Biology & Earth Science), Amy Sheeran (Modern Languages & Cultures), Allison McGrath (Education), and Melissa Gilbert (Center for Community Engagement). Breakout sessions were held by Kathryn Plank (Academic Affairs) with Margaret Koehler (English) and James Prysock (Social Justice & Activism), Terry Hermsen (English) with Melissa Gilbert (Center for Community Engagement), Shannon Lakanen (English) with Sam Boch (Nursing) and Anthony DeStefanis (History) and Simon Lawrence (Biology & Earth Science) and Bridget Newell (Philosophy) and Kathryn Plank (Center for Teaching …

2019 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference: Seeing The "Us" In General Education, Academic Affairs

Spring Great Expectation Faculty Conference

The 2019 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference featured a keynote speech by Suzanne Tapp. Suzanne Tapp is the Executive Director of the Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center and an adjunct faculty member in the Integrated Studies Program at Texas Tech University. Suzanne is a former Board of Directors member for the Professional and Organizational Development Network for Higher Education (POD) and founding chair of the Texas Faculty Development Network. She is the co-editor of the new book, “Transparent Design in Higher Education Teaching and Learning.” Her research interests include organizational change, inclusive teaching practices, ePortfolio development, and digital storytelling. …

2019 Otterbein University Academic Honors Convocation 2019, Otterbein University

Honors Convocation

No abstract provided.

Otterbein Towers Spring 2019, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

The Inauguration of the 21st President, Only Otterbein: Inclusive, Innovative and Intentional, A Campus Center for the Future

Todd Spinner, President Of Olentangy Berlin High School, Todd Spinner

Leadership Hour at Otterbein University

Since 1995, Todd has taught English at Dublin Scioto High School, was an Assistant Principal at Marion Harding High School, Delaware Hayes High School, served as the Principal at Westerville Central High School, and now serves as the first ever Principal of Olentangy Berlin High School.

2018 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

Annual report regarding Courtright Memorial Library's accomplishments.

2019 Lecture Series Program, Winona Laduke

Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series

Winona LaDuke is a Native American activist, environmentalist, and former Green Party vice presidential candidate. She works nationally and internationally on the issues of climate change, renewable energy, and environmental justice alongside indigenous communities. She made news with her activism against an oil pipeline at Standing Rock and through Honor the Earth, an organization she co-founded with the Indigo Girls.

2019 Courtright Memorial Library Annual Report, Courtright Memorial Library

Library Publications

Annual report regarding Courtright Memorial Library's accomplishments.

Otterbein Towers Winter 2018, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

The Point is made. John L. Comerford, the 21st President of Otterbein University. Breathing New Life into the Campus Center. The STAND Campaign Impact Report. Giving Societies Honor Philanthropy.

International Day Of Persons With Disabilities, Otterbein University

Social Justice & Activism

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, sanctioned by the United Nations, aims to promote understanding of the issues experienced by people with disabilities, celebrate their achievements, and mobilize support for an inclusive community.

Otterbein held a panel discussion in the library on this topic.

2018 Fall Staff Conference, Otterbein University

Staff Conferences

No abstract provided.

The Howl - Fall 2018, Kristyna Karbanova, Jerusa Cadorin Rovai, Eun Jin Jung, Hyun Jin Cho, Daner Xu, Reo Taniguchi, Saori Ishio, Momoka Ando, Gloria Kang, Yu Koide, Taki Migdady, Apple Tsai, Hide Iwata

The Howl

The Howl is a magazine that is planned, researched, written, photographed and designed by Otterbein University’s ESL and international students. The magazine serves to give them a safe space in which to use their voice to share their cultures, experiences and lives. If you are interested in submitting to the Howl, please e-mail your writing or photography to gderosa@otterbein.edu. Enjoy Otterbein ESL’s contribution to the Otterbein community’s literary scene.

2018 Homecoming, Otterbein University

Homecoming Weekends

Information mailer to promote the Homecoming Events and Schedule for 2018

2018 Fall Faculty Conference: Our Place In A Global Society, Academic Affairs

Fall Faculty Conference

The 2018 Fall Faculty Conference features teaching showcases by Gwendolyn DeRosa (ESL), Erin Johnson (ESL), Jonathan Jonson (Art), Amanda Kline (Art), Chaz O'Neil (Art), Diane Ross (Education), Suzanne Schier-Happell (Religion & Philosophy), Kevin Svitana (Biology and Earth Science), and John Tansey (Chemistry).

Breakout sessions were led by Ryan Brechbill (Center for Career and Professional Development), Kristy Drobney (Academic Support Center) with Tahsha Harmon (Information and Technology Services) and Kera Manley (Disability Services) and Sarah Whybrew (Courtright Memorial Library), and Joan Monahan Watson (Director of Education, Digication).

2018 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference: Otterbein University And The Public Good, Academic Affairs

Spring Great Expectation Faculty Conference

The 2018 Great Expectations Spring Faculty Conference featured a talk by John C. Burkhardt, drawing on his work to talk about how faculties can be more inspired and effective.

John C. Burkhardt is a professor of clinical practice in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education at the University of Michigan. He was the founding director and currently leads the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good, which was established in 2000 to better understand and influence the changing role of higher education within a diverse, dynamic, democratic society. For three years, 2013-2016, John directed …

2018 Alumni Awards Ceremony, Alumni Office

Alumni Awards

2018 Alumni Awards Ceremony Program Brochure

The Howl - Spring 2018, Gwendolyn Derosa, Hide Iwata, Ayat Al Jbour, Rongrong Yan, Vivian Chen, Miki Kimura, Kristyna Karbanova, Yujin Kim, Yunan Huang

The Howl

The Howl is a magazine that is planned, researched, written, photographed and designed by Otterbein University’s ESL and international students. The magazine serves to give them a safe space in which to use their voice to share their cultures, experiences and lives. If you are interested in submitting to the Howl, please e-mail your writing or photography to gderosa@otterbein.edu. Enjoy Otterbein ESL’s contribution to the Otterbein community’s literary scene.

Otterbein Towers Spring 2018, Otterbein Towers

Towers Magazine

Five Things I Genuinely Love About Otterbein, Celebrating President Kathy Krendl, Campaign News, A Lasting Cardinal Connection, Around the 'Bein, Classnotes, From the Archives, Milestones, Alumni Matters

2018 Lecture Series Program, Piper Kerman

Vernon L. Pack Distinguished Lecture Series

Piper Kerman’s bestselling memoir, Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women’s Prison, chronicles what the author calls her “crucible experience”— the 13 months she spent in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut.

Join us for her lecture about "The Real Life Story of Orange is the New Black"