DIVISION
AFFAIRS
Division of Student Affairs
“Together, we expanded initiatives that foster well-being, engagement, and inclusion.
Karen C. Goff Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Message From the VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Dear Colleagues,
As we reflect on the 2024–25 academic year, I am proud to celebrate the meaningful progress we have made in strengthening the student experience within the Division of Student Affairs.
Building on the foundation of recent years, this year has been defined by leaning deeply into our division’s mission—to “collaborate in empowering students to explore new possibilities, engage with their communities, and experience personal growth within a holistic and transformative living–learning environment.” At every step, our guiding principle remains clear: students are at the heart of everything we do!
This year has not been without its challenges. Higher education continues to navigate complex realities, and our campus has felt those pressures as well. Yet, our staff continues to meet the moments—creating spaces where Obies could not only pursue their academics but also find connection, purpose, and belonging. Together, we expanded initiatives that foster well-being, engagement, and inclusion. From internships and international student programs to Interfaith Week, Sustained Dialogues, Peer Wellness Ambassadors, and leadership development opportunities, our work has continued to evolve in response to the evolving needs of our students.
I am deeply grateful to the Student Affairs Leadership Team and to every member of our staff who helps to bring this vision to life. Their creativity, dedication, and collaboration with campus partners position the Division of Student Affairs at Oberlin as “a model of inclusive excellence among selective liberal arts institutions—recognized for innovative, high-impact, and educationally purposeful programs and services.” Because of their commitment, Oberlin students have the support and opportunities they need to thrive academically, socially, and personally.
Looking ahead, we remain steadfast in carrying this momentum forward. With the same energy and focus that have driven us, we will continue to innovate, adapt, and partner across campus to shape an Oberlin experience that is as vibrant and transformative as the students we are privileged to serve.
Here’s to another year of growth, resilience, and making a difference in the lives of our students!
Karen C. Goff
She/Her/Hers Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
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Student Affairs LEADERSHIP TEAM
Lori Ebihara Director of Student Affairs, Operations, and Planning
Andrew Oni Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Well-Being
Thom Julian Senior Associate Dean of Students
Eric Rooks Director of Campus Safety
Anthony Pernell McGee Executive Director, Career Exploration and Development
Kyle Williams Assistant Vice President and Dean for Intercultural Engagement
Dean
of Student Success & Strategic Initiatives
Zeno Assistant Vice President and Dean of Residential Life and Auxiliary Services
Harmony Morel
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Center for STUDENT SUCCESS
CSS MISSION
To address and nurture the diverse needs of all students at Oberlin College and Conservatory by providing purposeful and enriching co-curricular learning and developmental opportunities. Guided by student feedback, data, and best practices, the center aims to positively impact institutional retention as well as student engagement, belonging, and satisfaction.
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SUCCESS COACHING
The Center for Student Success (CSS) solidified its coaching model, seamlessly integrating it within both cocurricular and academic spaces. Through robust partnerships, including the athletics department, Career Exploration and Development, the Center for Intercultural Engagement, the Center for Engaged Liberal Arts, the Academic Advising Resource Center, and academic departments, CSS delivered group coaching on topics such as financial literacy, time management, value alignment, and burnout prevention. Nearly half of students engaging in individual success
coaching returned for multiple sessions, reflecting a significant increase in individual coaching sessions.
Success coaches also digitized resources, expanded crisis intervention capacity through QPR (question, persuade, refer) suicide prevention training, and welcomed new coaching staff while celebrating national recognition with the Success Coach of the Year Award from the national student affairs administration organization NASPA. Over 49 percent of students who attended a one-onone success coaching session returned for two
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or more follow-up appointments.
The staff formalized one-on-one coaching strategies to support at-risk students through the Office Student Support and Outreach. The total number of one-on-one coaching sessions nearly doubled from last year.
LEARNING ENHANCEMENT ACROSS THE DISCIPLINES (LEAD)
LEAD experienced a successful year in engagement, student learning, and satisfaction. Unique and total engagements grew beyond the forecasted numbers. Students’ learning increased as a result of LEAD courses across all three student learning outcome areas. Students’ satisfaction (96 percent) was the highest in recorded history. The most important part of this information is that the response rate for the pre- and post-assessment was the highest ever, with a pre-assessment response of 242 out of 328 (73 percent) and post- assessment response
of 154 out of 328 (47 percent). New training and best teaching practice opportunities for LEAD instructors were created through the partnership with the Gertrude B. Lemle Center for Teaching and Scholarship.
FIRST-GENERATION AND INCOMEELIGIBLE (FGIE) SUPPORT
The Center for Student Success enhanced and expanded first-generation and incomeeligible student support services. With the launch of Oberlin’s chapter of the national first-generation honor society Alpha Alpha Alpha, the debut of an FGIE retreat, and the implementation of QuestBridge Corner, CSS built campus awareness of the firstgenerated income-eligible student experience and provided more opportunities for FGIE students to thrive and build community.
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*Decrease partially due to PAL 050 collaboration being voluntary rather than required.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT (L&D)
During its second year of implementation of Learning and Development (L&D), the Center for Student Success (CSS) made positive strides toward the operationalization of the Appreciative Education framework and the use of CliftonStrengths as a tool within that framework. Awareness of the Appreciative Education framework continues to grow, with CSS having hosted two events with four committed first-generation students, as well as an invited presentation on the “disarm” phase for the Center for Engaged Liberal Arts (CELA) staff. Collaboration continued to be key for the work with CliftonStrengths, from the establishment of the employeebased CliftonStrengths “champions” who led the successful migration to small groups at orientation to the continued efforts of the student-based CliftonStrengths “ambassadors.”
OPERATIONAL ENHANCEMENTS
Procedural reviews brought about efforts to enhance operational efficiency and foster a culture of collaboration and care within the department. While total engagement numbers show a decrease from the 2023-24 academic year, this is attributed to certain large-scale events no longer falling under operations/ general for data reporting in the 2024-25 academic year. Programming resulted in 266 total engagements with 244 unique participants. The overall efforts have laid the groundwork for expanded partnerships, enhanced student leadership opportunities, and increased general programming effectiveness across campus.
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LEAD DATA SNAPSHOT
24-25 Unique Individual Success Coaching Engagement by Undergraduate Student Classification
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by First Generation Status
Career Exploration & DEVELOPMENT
CED MISSION
To help Obies chart a meaningful path toward their future careers. Our holistic mentoring approach encourages each student to discern and develop the skills, values, and direction best aligned with their evolving professional goals.
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INTERNSHIP+ PROGRAM
Student participation in the second year of the Internship+ program increased significantly, with 446 students submitting participation agreements—an increase from 315 the previous year. Of those 446 students, 343 (77 percent) received funding for internships. Expanded program opportunities include Oberlin Summer Research Institute (OSRI) and June block courses.
The internship program helped students connect classroom learning to real-world applications, increasing their sense of purpose and commitment to progressing toward their degree. Internship opportunities enabled students to explore career paths early, helping them confirm or adjust their academic majors without becoming discouraged or transferring.
Successful experiences boosted student confidence and enhanced their student-experience. The program provided mentorship and fostered a stronger sense of connectivity and belonging and identity, particularly among first-generation students, and income eligible students.
CAREER ADVISING
SUMMER EXPERIENCE FUNDING PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
In academic year 2024–25, 120 students received funding for summer experiential opportunities, representing a 94% increase from 62 students in academic year 2023–24. A total of $358,649 was disbursed in academic year 2024–25, up 124% from $159,954 in the previous year. Students pursued opportunities across a diverse range of fields, with notable placements including Acoustik Musik, Ltd., Aspen Music Festival & School, Bowdoin International Music Festival, The Borgen Project, New York University, Quattro Advisors, Stockholm Chamber Brass Academy, and Weiner’s Lab at Harvard Medical School.
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SENIOR LAUNCH
As the Class of 2025 prepared for Commencement, Senior Launch connected students with Oberlin alumni through “ask me anything” career connection nights, provided one-onone senior coaching, conducted first job workshops, and hosted a conversation with President Carmen Twillie Ambar on how to achieve success and make a positive impact during the first 90 days on the job.
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT COLLABORATION
Faculty engagement is important to Career Exploration and Development (CED) programming because faculty members are a primary source of career preparation and advice for students.
By collaborating with faculty, CED provided more holistic career guidance in the creative arts, economics, business, and psychology.
Julia Durian at Barott Lab University of Pennsylvania - Photo by Julia Durian
Outreach programming included:
e Advance Your Art in Music, Business, and Entrepreneurship: CED designed a live virtual panel and Q&A showcasing career and professional development resources for students pursuing music-related careers in creative and business sectors.
e Psychology department joint advising session: CED supported the course planning process and shared available career programs. Following the session, CED conducted four career development workshops for the department’s senior portfolio class.
e Inaugural economics department career week: CED partnered with the Business Integrative Concentration and the economics department to host a meetand-greet social, initiate alumni conversations, and hold information sessions on careers in finance and consulting.
INAUGURAL FACULTY CHAMPION AWARDS
CED held a new faculty awards event to celebrate and recognize individuals who contribute exceptional support to exploring career opportunities; help students develop key workplace skills; and connect learning to future career pathways.
The recipients included Yveline Alexis (Africana studies), Nancy Darling (psychology), Erik Inglis (art history), Chris Jenkins (conservatory), Dana Jessen (conservatory), Kathryn Metz (conservatory), M. Udara Peiris (economics), Gina Pérez (comparative American studies), Maureen Peters (biology), and Eve Sandberg (politics).
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Student Leadership & INVOLVEMENT
Student Involvement
Campus Recreation
Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
The mission of Student Involvement is to support the development of the whole student outside the classroom by providing programs and services that meet the social, cultural, educational, spiritual, and recreational needs of all members of the Oberlin College community through student organizations, programs, and services.
The mission of Campus Recreation is to energize, engage, and empower the Oberlin community through a variety of recreational offerings, including group fitness classes, intramural and club sports, fitness challenges, outdoor recreation, and physical education classes.
The mission of Student Leadership and Civic Engagement is to enhance the leadership skills and practices of Oberlin students through interactive and experiential programming.
EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMMING
It was an extremely successful year in terms of student programming. Presence (attendance tracking software) logged 1,887 events, with 54,656 total attendees and 3,497 unique attendees.
The top programs for 2024-25 included (not including orientation programming):
• Spring Solarity (May) – 831 attendees
• WOBC Cover Band Showcase (May) – 564 attendees
• Senior Week – Prom (May) – 494 attendees
• Fall Solarity (December) – 479 attendees
• Drag Ball (March) – 408 attendees
• Hales Late Nighter (February) – 399 attendees
• Boiler Room (May) – 369 attendees
• Station Surfing at the ’Sco (April) – 329 attendees
• Rando Bando by WOBC (November) – 306 attendees
• February Fitness Challenge (February) – 226 attendees
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND OC VOTES
OC Votes registered 1,200 students to vote in the U.S. presidential election. The voting turnout of students registered through OC Votes or the League of Women Voters was 89 percent. This was a collective effort, nd students participated in several civic activities including National Voter Registration Day and debate watch parties.
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Other activities and accolades included:
e Election Exhale, a collaboration between Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Dialogue Collective, included daily post-election events to create a positive environment on-campus.
e Students participated in the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Ohio (AICUO) Independent College Day at the Ohio Statehouse.
e Students attended the State of the LGBTQ+ Community event in Cleveland. This gathering brings together community members, leaders, and allies to reflect on progress, address ongoing challenges, and share a vision for a more inclusive future in the greater Cleveland area.
e Oberlin College and Conservatory earned its the national designation “Voter Friendly Campus” from the Campus Vote Project for the second time. In recognition of Oberlin’s commitment to increasing student voting rates, the campus received the “All In” campus voting recognition from the Community Campus Coalition.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION
Several transportation initiatives were implemented during the academic year, highlighted by a newly renegotiated contract with Airport Oberlin Shuttle (AOS). Utilization data reflected steady student demand, with ridership including 60 students during fall break, 43 at Thanksgiving, 22 for winter term arrival, 39 for winter break departure, and 75 during spring break. The Saturday Oberlin shopping shuttle also remained a popular service, with more than 1,000 student riders.
The ObieExpress expanded its services to include Avon Commons and a series of special
one-time trips. Over the course of 157 trips, the ObieExpress served 1,187 riders—averaging 7.56 students per shuttle—including 457 unique participants, all of whom returned for multiple trips, reflecting a 100% loyalty rate. Special destinations included Cleveland Public Square for a winter festival, Cedar Point’s Halloweekends, and dedicated election voting shuttles, further demonstrating the program’s role in supporting both student needs and community engagement.
Concert Sound Academic Support
The Concert Sound staff expanded their collaboration on campus by offering live streaming and recording for specific conservatory events, including the Opera and other theater productions.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT AWARDS
The inaugural Student Leadership and Involvement Awards generated strong engagement, with more than 117 nominations submitted across categories. The celebration drew over 200 attendees and featured student performances as well as recognition of staff contributions, creating a vibrant
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community event that highlighted excellence in leadership, involvement, and collaboration across campus.
ORIENTATION, WELCOME WEEK, AND PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND
Student Orientation and Welcome Week introduced several new initiatives designed to foster connection and community. Highlights included a “Belonging” Field Day at the football field and a required Campus Safety 101 session for all incoming students. Peer Advising Leaders (PALs), in partnership with the Center for Student Success, facilitated an overview and strengths-based session to support students’ academic and personal transitions. Post-orientation surveys reflected strong outcomes: 89% of students reported that orientation helped them connect with peers, 93% indicated it helped them engage with campus resources, and 94% affirmed that Oberlin felt like a welcoming community. Parents and Family Weekend also saw strong participation, with 325 families visiting campus
and 885 attendees at the President’s Breakfast. The weekend’s programming included a Dean’s Welcome Reception and a series of faculty presentations, providing families with meaningful opportunities to engage with Oberlin’s academic and campus life.
YEOFIT AND RECREATION
The year featured a wide range of programming, with 422 events attracting 1,105 unique participants and an average of 5.21 engagements per student. YeoFit and Recreation intramural offerings remained popular, with 46 participants in pickleball, 152 in basketball, and 83 in softball. College Lanes also experienced notable growth, serving 1,048 unique bowlers who averaged 3.88 visits, while open bowling hours drew an average of 18.17 attendees per session. In addition, YeoFit and Recreation expanded its emphasis on outdoor recreation and wellness, sponsoring activities such as an ice-skating trip, multiple hiking excursions, and two goat yoga sessions, further diversifying opportunities for student engagement and wellbeing. Collectively, these
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programs underscore Oberlin’s commitment to fostering community, promoting wellness, and supporting student belonging and retention through a holistic approach to campus life.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION EXPANSION
Students chartered 30 new student organizations, including a quiz bowl team, Oberlin Democratic Socialists, and the Cello Society.
SPACE UTILIZATION
Data from Student Leadership and Involvement’s review of controlled space reservations demonstrates the consistently high demand for student spaces across campus. During the year, 7,233 reservations were accepted, accounting for a total of 21,925 reserved hours. Wilder Hall, in particular, emerged as a hub of student activity, with multiple rooms experiencing exceptionally high utilization.
These numbers highlight both the scale and intensity of space utilization, with many rooms averaging hundreds of bookings and hundreds of hours annually. The data reflects a strong and ongoing demand from students for accessible, flexible, and well-equipped spaces to support meetings, events, and communitybuilding activities.
SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH
The staff focused on rebranding its social media and taking a new student-driven approach to content creation. This included videos from trips, following current social media trends, and posting event advertisements. The social media account grew from 300 followers to 656 and featured 46 reels in 2024-25—four times the number created in the previous year.
PROGRAM BOARD
The Program Board was named Outstanding Organization of the Year. The board organized 20 off-campus trips, attracting a total of 918 student participants to events such as Cleveland Guardians games, Playhouse Square performances, and snow tubing excursions. Post-event surveys indicated strong student satisfaction, with 96.4% of attendees expressing interest in participating in future trips and 35% reporting that they learned about events through friends, highlighting the board’s role in fostering communityqw and peer-to-peer engagement. These accomplishments demonstrate the Program Board’s significant contribution to enhancing student involvement, building connections across campus, and promoting a vibrant and engaged student community. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT DATA (AUG. 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 1, 2025)
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DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
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STUDENT BELONGING
Student Leadership and Involvement (SLI) directly support student retention by fostering engagement and connection. Compared to 2023–24, SLI programming grew by 3,825 attendees, 125 unique participants, and 2.19 students per event. Partnerships with the Office of Student Support and Outreach provided individualized involvement
recommendations for students feeling disconnected, while LEAD 220 offered credit recovery alongside foundational leadership skill-building. These efforts enhance student belonging, engagement, and academic progress, contributing meaningfully to retention.
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Center for Intercultural ENGAGEMENT
CIE MISSION
To recognize, embrace, and celebrate the intersectionality of student identities at Oberlin College and Conservatory in an effort to create a sense of inclusion and belonging.
CAMPUS CLIMATE
To further support the evolving campus climate, the Center of Intercultural Engagement launched its Student Advisory Board, composed of students from across disciplines. This group provides insight into campus needs, allowing the CIE to proactively assess and adapt its inclusionary practices. In addition, the center introduced the CIE Speaker Series to host discussions and training sessions that deepen understanding, foster dialogue, and align with Oberlin’s core commitment to “preparing graduates with the knowledge, skills, and perspectives necessary to address complex issues and create meaningful change in the world.”
Multicultural Resource Commons; Office of Disability and Access; International Student and Scholar Services; Office of Gender, Sexuality, and Attraction Initiatives; Office of Religious and Spiritual Life
This year, the Center for Intercultural Engagement (CIE) began its journey under the leadership of its new assistant vice president and dean for intercultural engagement, Dr. Kyle R. Williams, who aligned the center’s areas and create a space of intentional inclusion—a space where belonging, dialogue, and collaboration can flourish.
Intentional inclusion is an evolving practice, responsive to the needs of the community it serves. In a challenging year in higher education, the Center for Intercultural Engagement collaborated with institutional stakeholders to review legislation, provide guidance, and launch collaborative initiatives that would ensure Oberlin’s ongoing commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, access, and belonging. The center also served as a supportive space to be heard, fostering a culture of trust and dialogue.
POSSE SCHOLARS
This year, Oberlin deepened its commitment to the Posse Scholars program by expanding to include Posse Houston, in addition to our long-standing partnership with Posse Chicago. This fall, Oberlin welcomed 22 new Posse Scholars, bringing the total number on campus to 52. Over the next three years, we will continue to grow the program, welcoming at least 20 new scholars each year.
Throughout the year, the CIE has supported the Posse Scholars program by hosting semester meetings and facilitating the annual PossePlus Retreat, which engaged more than 100 participants. Looking ahead, we will further deepen this partnership by introducing
a Posse pre-orientation program for new scholars and inviting Posse members to lead an orientation session for all new students—all with the goal of fostering a stronger sense of belonging for the entire Obie community.
As the country navigates the evolving global landscape of identity and belonging, the CIE has worked closely with multiple student groups to better understand their needs, including facilitating meetings between President Carmen Twillie Ambar and student organizations—such as ABUSUA, Chabad, Hillel, the Muslim Student Association (MSA), La Alianza Latinx (LAL), Lilac, Obies for Undocumented Inclusion (OUI), and many others—to engage in intentional dialogue about their experiences and ways to strengthen the campus climate.
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The CIE staff have also begun partnering intentionally with the Center for DEI Innovation and Leadership.
Looking ahead, CIE staff will host monthly meetings across the Division of Student Affairs to better align student support programs, ensuring we continue to advance a vision of purposeful inclusion while assessing and addressing the evolving needs of our campus climate.
OFFICE FOR DISABILITY AND ACCESS (ODA)
The Office for Disability and Access (ODA) promotes equal access to programs, services, and spaces across Oberlin College while empowering students to build strong self-advocacy skills. The ODA team ensures compliance with accommodation requirements, supports accessible teaching and learning, and collaborates with campus partners to create a more inclusive campus.
The demand for ODA services has grown steadily. In fall 2025, 818 students registered with the office—an increase of nearly 10 percent from the prior year.
This trend remained consistent into spring 2025, with 824 students registered, compared to 746 in spring 2024. Today, students registered with ODA represent over 30 percent of the campus population. This growth is reflected not only in the increasing number of appointments, but also in the rising demand for housing and dining accommodations, as well as expanded utilization of the Accommodated Testing Center.
ACCOMMODATED TESTING CENTER (ATC)
The newly established Accommodated Testing Center (ATC), located in Wilder Hall, provides
a quiet, flexible space for students with testing accommodations to complete their exams. The ATC has quickly become an essential resource, with nearly a 20 percent increase in exams administered between fall 2024 and spring 2025 and a total of 1,896 exams administered throughout the academic year.
The CIE is exploring ways to further expand accommodated testing availability. This includes identifying additional spaces and extending hours.
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
One of the key areas of support offered through the ODA team is our Executive Functioning Program, in which peer tutors and coaches empower students to take control of their learning. Tutors work on fundamental skills such as adaptable thinking, planning, self-monitoring, self-control, working memory, time management, and organization. The center saw steady usage among students with and without documented accommodations.
KULTURECITY
The ODA team has fulfilled requirements for a sensory inclusion room in the west wing of
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Office for Disability and Access
Wilder Hall. Students can reserve it as a quiet area to support their sensory needs. Through a partnership with KultureCity, an internationally recognized organization, we also provide sensory inclusion training to the campus community—reinforcing Oberlin’s commitment to making the campus more welcoming and inclusive for students who benefit from sensory support.
One of the challenges the ODA team currently faces is navigating the logistics of its location, especially during the ongoing renovation of Wilder Hall. In the first year of the Accommodated Testing Center (ATC), significant growth in usage brought to light barriers related to space availability and sound levels—especially later in the day when activity increases on the main floor of Wilder Hall. While this is a challenge, it also presents an opportunity for the CIE to work with our Facilities Operations team to address noise concerns and extend access. In addition, we
will collaborate with faculty to explore ways to intentionally schedule exams and utilize spaces that support both accessibility and the overall academic experience of our students.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES (ISSS)
The mission of International Student and Scholar Services (I-SSS) is to support and celebrate the international identities of students and scholars at Oberlin College and Conservatory. I-SSS fulfills this mission by serving as an inclusive, centralized hub for international support on campus. This includes one-on-one advising, educational programming on a range of curricular and cocurricular topics, community building opportunities, and guidance with visa and immigration regulations.
As the international compliance office on campus, I-SSS has been instrumental in
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supporting our international student and scholar community by helping them navigate complex governmental regulations and recent changes. Examples include providing guidance on visa appointments, understanding U.S. tax laws, and addressing other evolving immigration requirements.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
Over 10 percent of Oberlin’s student body comes from outside the United States. All new F-1 and J-1 students participate in the annual international student orientation. This year, ISSS welcomed its largest international class since the pandemic, with 98 new students representing 28 countries— bringing the total international student population on campus to nearly 300.
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK
This year, ISSS sponsored Oberlin’s celebration of International Education Week, collaborating with many campus partners. ISSS hosted nine events, culminating in the World’s Fair, which featured food and cultural displays from students’ home countries and drew more than 215 faculty, staff, and students.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION (ISO)
The International Student Organization supports Oberlin’s international students while promoting the exploration and celebration of their cultures through educational and engaging activities.
The ISSS team has worked closely with the organization to foster greater visibility and understanding of what it means to be an international student at Oberlin.
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CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
One of the ongoing challenges the ISSS team continually evaluates is how best to support our international students—a challenge compounded by the complexities of global and foreign relations, visa issuance, and other critical processes. This team monitors these issues and maintains close communication with admitted students to connect them with support and resources.
As the I-SSS team looks ahead, one priority will be partnering with colleagues across the CIE and other campus departments to highlight the intersecting identities that shape the international student experience within the Oberlin community. To further this effort, ISSS will continue to collaborate with the International Student Organization (ISO) and other international student groups to raise
awareness, foster visibility, and build programming that reflects the richness and complexity of international student life at Oberlin.
OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL LIFE (ORSL)
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) is dedicated to supporting religious, spiritual, and spiritually curious students through collaboration with campus partners; providing mentorship in an open, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment; and creating programming that supports students’ needs and interests in religious and spiritual life.
INTERFAITH STUDENT COUNCIL
Throughout this academic year, the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life has met the
spiritual, religious, and non-faith needs of the campus community through its collaboration with the Interfaith Student Council, a 12-member group representing a rich diversity of religious and spiritual traditions, including various Christian denominations, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and those who identify as spiritual but not religious.
Highlights of their work included “ask me anything” sessions, where students engaged with religious leaders from different traditions to learn about their approaches to leading their congregations. A “Faith Stories” series featured students sharing how their spiritual identities shape their experience at Oberlin, and an Interfaith Week event brought together faculty and staff to explore the roles of faith and spirituality on campus.
RELIGIOUS AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMMING
The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) has collaborated with internal and external partners to bring high-quality programming to support the religious and spiritual identities within our community. This year, ORSL launched a lunch-and-learn series with faculty from religious and Jewish studies, Africana studies, and the art and dance departments.
INTERFAITH WEEK
This week of events was designed to bring people together for a curated experience that encouraged participants to explore their own spiritual identities and learn about others, fostering a more welcoming environment for all expressions of faith, religion, and spirituality. Nine events offered opportunities for engagement and learning, starting with a global music workshop and concert featuring the Surabhi Ensemble. Students played traditional instruments, collaborated with one another, and came together for an evening concert.
Faculty, staff, and students across the Oberlin community facilitated a variety of conversations, performances, and interactive sessions, deepening connections and highlighting ways
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to build a more inclusive space that embraces the rich diversity of religious affiliations and spiritual practices present on campus.
Current global events continue to shape how students express their religious and spiritual identities. The ORSL team remains committed to providing a safe and welcoming space where students can authentically express themselves and find a strong sense of belonging.
A vital part of this effort is the Interfaith Student Council, along with intentional collaborations across the Center for Intercultural Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs, including the Multifaith Chaplaincy and faculty engaged in the study and support of spiritual and religious life.
These partnerships remain critical to providing
opportunities to draw upon collective strengths, quickly respond to issues affecting spiritual and religious identities, and foster an inclusive environment where every student can thrive.
MULTICULTURAL RESOURCE COMMONS (MRC)
The Multicultural Resource Commons (MRC) is an integral space for students of color; those who hold historically marginalized identities; and their allies.
STUDENT SUPPORT
The Multicultural Resource Commons serves as an advisory space for student organizations and affinity groups leading this work. These groups have partnered closely with staff to
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raise awareness of the political, personal, and aspirational needs within the community. MRC staff provide guidance, connecting students with key internal and external partners to support their advocacy both on and off campus.
Key student organizations that have collaborated with the MRC include Amigos de Apoyo, Asian American Alliance (AAA), Brotherhood, La Alianza Latinx, and Obies for Undocumented Inclusion (OUI). In addition, the MRC staff support Obies in athletics, partnering with student-athlete groups such as the Asian Student Athlete Group (ASAG) and the Black Student Athlete Group (BSAG).
PROGRAMMING
The MRC staff have hosted more than 80 programs in partnership with student organizations and campus departments, engaging over 2,500 participants throughout the year. Key offerings included our welcomeback barbecues, Culture Fest, heritage month celebrations, the annual Engage Summit, and a variety of dialogues.
MRC’s annual Unity Celebration recognized nearly 100 graduating Obies who identify as members of multicultural communities, as well as those who are allies or have demonstrated a sustained commitment to equity, inclusion, and intercultural engagement at Oberlin.
The current political climate has posed significant challenges for the MRC, which supports many student organizations impacted by these ongoing shifts. In response, MRC staff have strengthened collaboration with colleagues across Student Affairs to best support students amid a constantly changing environment.
In addition, the MRC team has reviewed and refined its programming structure, focusing on high-impact experiences
developed in partnership with the CIE and other campus stakeholders to support the student experience, respond to the evolving campus climate, and foster belonging and engagement.
As a member of the newly formed Community and Belonging portfolio within the CIE, the MRC will collaborate with GSAI and other campus partners to create programming that reflects the many intersecting identities— including culture, sexuality, ability, religion, and spirituality—that shape the Oberlin community.
GENDER, SEXUALITY AND ATTRACTION INITIATIVES (GSAI)
The Gender, Sexuality, and Attraction Initiatives (GSAI) team, which launched in January 2025, provides queer, trans, and women’s programming and support.
LGBTQ+ SUPPORT
In response to the political climate, an LGBTQ+ task force was established as a cross-campus collaboration that included the Office of General Counsel, the Gender, Sexuality and Feminism Studies (GSFS) Program, Residence Life, and Facilities Operations. This team worked closely to monitor SB 114—the “Bathroom Bill”—as it progressed through the Ohio Senate. Thanks to the task force’s proactive efforts, Oberlin was prepared to respond quickly upon the bill’s implementation by creating intentional spaces for dialogue, compiling frequently asked questions for students and their families, and hosting a webinar to address questions and concerns.
GSAI also launched Queertober, featuring nearly 20 programs, partnering with student organizations such as Lilac, and connecting with the Women and Trans Club Sports Team. It created programming for its first Trans Week of Visibility and hosted the annual Lavender Graduation Celebration for the LGBTQ+
community and its allies. The event recognized over 100 graduates and had nearly 150 individuals in attendance.
GSAI ADVISORY BOARD
Given the current political and social climate impacting the LGBTQ+ community, GSAI launched its inaugural GSAI Advisory Board. Comprised of faculty, staff, and students from across campus, this board is charged with assessing the evolving campus climate for the LGBTQ+ community and is positioned to respond quickly, providing support and guidance as needs arise.
PROGRAMMING
GSAI partnered with student organizations to host nearly 10 programs in honor of Women’s History Month. These collaborations included religious and spiritual groups as well as cultural organizations.
The political climate impacting the identities of LGBTQ+ individuals and women has required staff to continually adapt and respond, ensuring ongoing support for the vital work of serving these historically marginalized identities. The GSAI team is hopeful that the establishment of the GSAI Advisory Board, combined with continued partnerships with student organizations such as the Sexual Information Center (SIC), Lilac, and others, will help to ensure a safe and supportive campus climate while providing visibility and spaces of ongoing support. As part of the newly formed Community and Belonging portfolio within the CIE, GSAI will collaborate with the MRC to explore opportunities for programming that supports the intersecting identities of gender, race, and ethnicity.
“Key student organizations that have collaborated with the MRC include Amigos de Apoyo, Asian American Alliance (AAA), Brotherhood, La Alianza Latinx, and Obies for Undocumented Inclusion (OUI).
GLCA SOCLC Attendees
Multifaith Chaplaincy and SUSTAINED DIALOGUE
MISSION
Multifaith Chaplaincy strives to acknowledge and affirm all, including people of religion or no religion, in our shared journey toward wholeness and our common interest to build more durable, just, landresponsive, and hopeful communities.
Division of Student Affairs Dialogue -Tappan Square, October 2024
Oberlin College - Engage Summit 2024
MULTIFAITH CHAPLAINCY AND SUSTAINED DIALOGUE
Over the past year, the Multifaith Chaplaincy and Sustained Dialogue continued to play a central role in fostering relationships across faith traditions, identities, and worldviews on campus. Through ongoing pastoral care, dialogue facilitation, community development, and training opportunities, the program strengthened Oberlin’s culture of connection, reflection, and inclusive leadership.
PASTORAL CARE AND DIALOGUE ENGAGEMENT
The Chaplain provided direct multifaith pastoral care and small-group support, offering safe spaces for reflection, growth, and healing. Highlights included grief and loss support circles, two ongoing multifaith dialogue groups, and a Jewish intragroup dialogue. Responding to campus interest, staff and students also piloted short-term and one-off dialogue groups, expanding accessibility and flexibility.
The Barefoot Dialogue program continued to serve as a cornerstone of sustained engagement, with 15 biweekly groups running throughout the year. Barefoot participants also represented Oberlin in multiple high-profile settings, including the Board of Trustees quarterly meeting, a faculty meeting, an alumni gathering, and a national conference of chaplains and religious leaders co-hosted by American, Georgetown, and Howard Universities in February 2025.
In addition, the Oberlin Dialogue Collective was launched, deepening the institutional commitment to dialogue and community building. A weekly electronic newsletter provided timely updates across religious identities, while seven student-led Waffle Wednesday socials created informal, agenda-free spaces for relationship-building.
The Chaplain also partnered with Oberlin Community Services to co-host the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and Dialogue, which will now be an annual event.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Building community among students, staff, and faculty remained a priority. Quarterly staff retreats, holiday and social gatherings, and end-of-year celebrations created moments of renewal and connection.
Signature events included:
eWaffle Wednesdays paired with maple syrup and land celebrations in Tappan Square
e Cross-dialogue socials bringing together Barefoot and Intergroup Dialogue participants and facilitators
e Musical “exhale” performances and a chapel sing-along following the fall election
eA senior send-off honoring graduates
The Chaplain also collaborated with campus partners to host global trauma awareness programming, co-led by the Multicultural Resource Commons and Counseling and Psychological Services.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Education and facilitator development remained central to the year’s work. Students led innovative workshops exploring dialogue through center-piecing, experimentation, land and identity, and neurodivergence. Alumni and professionals extended these conversations through sessions on Barefoot’s application in mediation, social work, and professional pathways. An alumni panel and research presentations further enriched facilitator learning.
The Multifaith Chaplain trained members of the Oberlin Dialogue Collective and OASIS representatives in Barefoot Dialogue facilitation, expanding the pool of campus dialogue leaders. Staff also supported intergroup dialogue courses in developing additional methods of instruction. Each semester began with facilitator orientations, ensuring strong preparation for the work ahead.
The Multifaith Chaplaincy and Sustained Dialogue program continues to deepen Oberlin’s culture of care, dialogue, and multifaith engagement. By integrating pastoral support, student leadership, professional development, and communitywide events, the program has strengthened both the campus climate and Oberlin’s visibility in national conversations about dialogue and religious life.
“Building community among students, staff, and faculty remained a priority. Quarterly staff retreats, holiday and social gatherings, and end-of-year celebrations created moments of renewal and connection.
Oberlin College - Engage Summit 2024
RESIDENCE LIFE
MISSION
The Office of Residence Life offers housing and program resources for diverse communities to promote learning, leadership, and respect.
CONFERENCE SERVICES
Conference Services grew revenue for Oberlin by attracting new camps and conferences and reengaging camps and conferences from prior to COVID-19. For the 2024-2015 FY, Conference Services projected an increase in revenue of over $400,000, exceeding 2024 revenue ($288,420.25) by more than $100,000.
The increase involved growth in wedding events and expanding knowledge of Conferences Services through social media and web presence
HOUSING
Housing operations provided additional housing options with the opening of Woodland Hall into the housing selection lottery for the fall 2025 semester. This new complex allowed Oberlin to reduce occupancy in locations that need significant renovation while retaining more students on campus for the upcoming semester. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for homecoming weekend.
Another cross-campus collaboration is the
housing master plan (2040 Plan), a buildand-renovate plan for aging residential facilities over the next 15 years. The plan is looking at expansion of single-user bathrooms in residence halls as part of a renovation, creation, and exploring expansion of Village Housing on south campus as a priority for students within the first two to three years of the plan. With Woodland Hall providing the flexibility to sunset/mothball some buildings, Oberlin has created this plan to reinforce our residential obligation for students and the need for additional autonomous housing options as a strong desire for rising seniors. Providing housing for all enrolled students is a priority outlined within the plan.
With new State laws and students’ need for privacy, bathroom renovations are needed within our residence halls, with prioritization of single-user facilities for the next two to three years. The 2040 Plan addresses the current and future needs of students.
RESIDENTIAL ENGAGEMENT
The Residential Curricular Model (RCM) continues to serve as a cornerstone in supporting academic initiatives while fostering meaningful social engagement among students. As the RCM expands and integrates more fully across campus offices, ongoing partnership with theme houses and academic departments remains a central priority to ensure student development programming is responsive, innovative, and impactful.
INCLUSION PROGRAMMING
This year, significant progress was made in strengthening Living Learning Communities (LLC) and Theme House partnerships with student affairs offices and academic departments across campus. The Residence Life team concentrated on enhancing communication with faculty and departments while developing assessment protocols to better capture and address
Move-In Day - Photo credit, Yevhen Gulenko
student experiences and concerns. Notable developments included the launch of a transthemed housing community in Langston Hall, planning for a future queer-themed community, and expanded collaboration with Student Health and Wellbeing to increase access to wellness-focused housing options. Feedback from satisfaction surveys of LLC and themed communities informed updates to the LLC website and the housing application, ensuring clearer information and more student-centered processes.
DINING SERVICES
As Oberlin advances its collaboration with AVI Dining Services, the Dining Master Plan (2030 Plan) outlines the development of three distinct dining locations aligned with the campus’s south, central, and north zones. In partnership with consultants over the past six years, Oberlin is pursuing the creation of two major “all-you-care-to-eat” facilities—one on south campus and one on north campus— alongside a central retail dining option in Wilder Hall and its surrounding area. This plan responds directly to student feedback, wprioritizing expanded dining hours and proximity to residential and academic spaces, while also advancing Oberlin’s commitment
to sustainability through more strategically located facilities.
Beginning in fall 2025, a fourth meal option will return to Stevenson Hall, extending dining service later into the evening to better accommodate student clubs, organizations, and athletic teams.
Additionally, to support the work of the Dining Advisory Team, meal plan flexibility will be enhanced by shifting from a daily swipe count to a weekly allotment. This change reflects student input regarding the need for greater adaptability to their varied schedules, particularly for those with weekend travel or demanding extracurricular commitments. The weekly model not only reduces the risk of swipe shortages that could lead to food insecurity but also empowers students to better manage their meal plan throughout the semester.
Together, these initiatives position Oberlin’s dining program for the future and center the student- experience which balances convenience, equity, and sustainability while supporting our commitment to holistic student well-being.
New Woodland Residence Hall - Photo by Tonya Rosen-Jones
Student Health and WELL-BEING
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AND COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
MISSION
To create a thriving environment where students feel safe, healthy, and able to support their wellness through a culture of personal and communal advocacy.
Student Health Panel
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) REACCREDITATION
CAPS was reaccredited through January 2033 by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), affirming that Oberlin meets rigorous standards for delivering professional, effective mental health care to students.
STUDENT OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
Student Health and Wellbeing (SHAW) staff engaged students through move-in days, open houses, and events such as Connect Cleveland
and All Roads Lead to Oberlin, increasing awareness of services, encouraging healthy behaviors, and normalizing conversations about mental health. Collaboration with Student Senate, Residence Life, and the Multicultural Resource Commons further strengthened community connections and campus-wide support.
TRAINING AND CAMPUS EDUCATION
SHAW integrated services into Campus Safety 101, crisis intervention training, and resident assistant programming, and hosted a Culture of Care dialogue to promote advocacy, wellness, and a supportive campus culture.
STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLBEING (SHAW) AND RETENTION
• Triage Model: SHAW’s triage model ensures first-time appointments receive timely access to counseling and psychological services.
• Trauma-Informed Training: Campus-wide programs promote preventive wellness and support a culture of mental health awareness.
• Certified Peer Wellness Ambassadors: Student ambassadors provide peerto-peer support, education, and guidance, helping normalize mental health conversations.
• Targeted Outreach: Focused support for students from marginalized identities fosters inclusion and community building.
These initiatives are aimed at fostering belonging, engagement, and persistence, directly contributing to student success and retention.
Resource Fair - Photo by Aida Baptista
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) DATA (AUGUST 2024-MAY 2025)
Total Students Served vs. Appointment Uwill - Student Utilization
Total appointments
UWill teletherapy registrations 449 Students
Thriving Campus: Total number of students used this directory of mental health clinicians and services.
387 Students
Total students served
Total appointments
Individual vs. Appointments
Personal Concerns
Social Concerns
Academic Concerns
PREVENTION EDUCATION AND OUTREACH STAFF OUTREACH EFFORTS
CAPS staff dedicated 196 hours to outreach events and programs, including courses such as:
• Stress Management Tools for Wellness (LEAD course)
• The Artist’s Way
• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
TRAUMA AWARENESS AND GRIEF SUPPORT
• Trauma awareness workshops provided faculty, staff, and students with a shared understanding of trauma, guidance on identifying individual and collective impacts, and strategies for fostering a healing culture.
• Campus-wide grief support was offered to ensure ongoing care during challenging times.
SUPPORT GROUPS PARTICIPATION
• Cognitive Processing Therapy Group –for students who have experienced trauma
• Recovery Support Group – for students in recovery from substance use
• Student Grief and Loss Support Circle –for students experiencing loss
• Lunch Pals – informal lunchtime group to foster student connection
• Fluiditea – support group for gender exploration
COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE INVOLVEMENT
CAPS staff contributed to campus-wide initiatives through participation in:
• Behavioral Intervention Team
• On-Call Consultation Team
• Student Support and Outreach Team
Wellness Ambassadors, May 2-25
• Multicultural Resource Commons (MRC) Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Team
• ObieCares Support Team
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (SHS) OUTREACH
• Skin Cancer Prevention:
o Educated students on skin cancer prevention and provided free sunscreen before spring break.
o Used interactive trivia questions as a tool to reinforce learning.
• Testicular and Breast Cancer Awareness:
o During Testicular Cancer Awareness Month (April), educated students on how to perform self-examinations.
o Provided resources to increase awareness and support preventive care.
STUDENT HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES (SHPP)
• QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Training:
o Provided to students, faculty, and staff to help recognize warning signs of distress or suicidal ideation, initiate conversations, encourage helpseeking, and facilitate referrals.
o Promoted a proactive culture of care and enhanced mental health awareness on campus.
• Active Minds “Send Silence Packing” Event:
o Hosted at the start of the spring semester to raise suicide awareness.
o Involved 12 staff volunteers from across the Division of Student Affairs and two Lorain County community partners— Riveon Mental Health and Recovery and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
o Provided educational outreach to improve the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness.
• Wellness Ambassadors Program:
o Certified 10 students as Peer Educators through NASPA’s eightmodule curriculum.
o Ambassadors developed skills in communication, behavior change strategies, inclusivity, self-care, and leadership.
o Supported peers and facilitated workshops promoting wellness across all eight dimensions: emotional, physical, social, occupational, intellectual, environmental, spiritual, and financial.
• Medical Leave of Absence (MLOA) Support:
o Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth, supportive transitions for students on medical leave.
• Strength in Recovery Workshops:
o Partnered with Riveon Mental Health and Recovery to provide workshops helping students build support systems, access resources, and foster resilience in recovery.
OUTREACH AND COLLABORATION
• Recovery Connection Support Group:
o Biweekly peer support group in partnership with NAMI of Lorain County.
• Campus Collaboration:
o SHPP worked with CAPS, SHS, SSO, CSS, ODA, and the Wellness Committee on programming emphasizing health promotion and prevention services.
Total Students Served vs. Appointment
New & Returning Patients
CLINICAL
Flu Vaccines
Student Support and OUTREACH
MISSION
Student Support and Outreach promotes student wellness and facilitates student success by providing case management, referrals to campus and community resources, and support to students experiencing difficulties.
IMPLEMENTATION OF UBERHEALTH
In collaboration with the Athletics Department and Student Health and Wellbeing, UberHealth provides reliable transportation for students scheduled medical appointments in the Cleveland area. To date, approximately 22 studentshave utilized the service through referrals from Student Support and Outreach, ensuring timely access to essential healthcare.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
Student Support and Outreach, in partnership with the Center for Student Success, expanded its visibility and engagement across campus during the spring semester by attending LEAD courses. These visits allowed staff to connect with studentsdirectly, share available services, and build networks, resulting in additional
Belonging at Ooberlin - Photo credit, Scott Shaw
referrals and self-referrals. Other outreach initiatives included a refreshed website, participation in Make-a-Friend student events, and collaboration with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life to provide support for students’ spiritual and personal wellbeing.
Student Health and Wellbeing referred students returning from a medical leave of absence to Student Support and Outreach (SSO). This partnership enables SSO to
ASSESSMENT DATA
*The Academic Advising Resource Center does not finalize cases and continues to have them active
develop individualized success plans, providing structured support tohelp returning students transition smoothly and achieve their academic and personal goals.
Together, these initiatives demonstrate a proactive approach to student support, enhancing access to healthcare, fostering meaningful connections, and promoting overall student wellbeing—key factors in supporting retention and persistence.
CASES RESOLVED/CLOSED STUDENT SUPPORT REFERRALS
Campus SAFETY
MISSION
To serve our students and campus community with compassion and care. We are committed to the protection of life and property and the preservation of the dignity of all individuals. We are dedicated to enhancing the safety and well-being of our entire campus community.
ObieAlert Launch
OBIEALERT LAUNCH
A cornerstone of this year’s progress was the launch of ObieAlert, a dynamic notification system and mobile safety app that provides timely emergency information to students and employees. The ObieAlert app connects with Campus Safety from anywhere on campus and at any time of day. The features include single-touch dial access for emergency and nonemergency support; mobile blue-light location connectivity; virtual walk-home support from Campus Safety or a friend; and after-hours counseling access.
New Student Orientation Campus Safety 101, Phot0 by Campus Safety
CRISIS INTERVENTION TEAM (CIT) TRAINING
The entire department completed training from the crisis intervention team to deepen Campus Safety’s capacity to assist individuals experiencing crises with empathy and professionalism. Complementing this initiative, Campus Safety launched tablet-based roundthe-clock access to licensed mental health professionals.
Throughout the year, Campus Safety conducted 41 welfare checks in close coordination with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Office of Student Support and Outreach (SSO). This collaboration is essential in ensuring timely, compassionate interventions to support students.
NEW SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
Campus Safety launched Guardian Tracking to enhance patrol oversight; adopted Power DMS for centralized policy management; and streamlined officer scheduling through Aladtec. Following upgrades to the records management system, the department now has a digitally based reporting system, making information available more quickly when officers respond to student and staff requests.
ORIENTATION AND WELCOME PROGRAMMING
Working with other campus offices, Campus Safety coordinated safety plans for over 90 campus events from large-scale performances to speaking engagements. Signature events included Campus Safety 101, Commencement, and first-year movein. The collaboration, planning, and shared commitment to safety resulted in a seamless and successful academic year.
RIDELINE SHUTTLE SERVICE
As a student-staff operation, Campus Safety’s student shuttle trained and employed over 30 student drivers to provide stop-to-stop vehicle service around the campus perimeter. An end-of-year student employee appreciation picnic acknowledged the contributions of our student drivers.
CAMPUS PARKING
Campus Safety announced a partnership with T2 Systems, a parking management provider, to modernize parking operations with enhanced digital tools for permit holders and visitors.
NEW CAMPUS SAFETY VEHICLES
Campus Safety purchased three new SUVs to improve reliability and visibility and to reflect its rebranding.
Resource Fair, Photo by Campus Safety
Photo by Campus Safety 101
Student Affairs MISSION VISION VALUES . .
MISSION
The Division of Student Affairs collaborates in empowering our students to explore possibilities, engage with their communities, and experience personal growth and development, by co-creating a holistic and transformative living learning environment. Through these experiences, they are prepared to lead with purpose and thrive in a diverse and complex global society.
VISION
Our vision is to reimagine Student Affairs at Oberlin College and Conservatory as a model of inclusive excellence among selective liberal arts institutions, recognized for educationally-purposeful, innovative, and high impact programs and services, that foster a holistic and transformative student experience which empowers students to thrive personally, academically, and socially.
SHARED VALUES
eA Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access and Belonging (DEIA-B).
To foster and facilitate a community that promotes identity formation and reconciliation, resulting in a sense of belonging where individual differences are celebrated.
e A Commitment to Excellence.
To achieve a culture of high standards towards constituents and strive to create an environment that fosters ongoing learning, innovation, and advancement.
e A Commitment to Integrity. To ensure all practices, interactions, and behaviors are authentic, ethical, and model the way in our conduct and decisions.
eA Commitment to the Student Experience. To provide co-curricular experiences that promote holistic development, encompassing a liberal arts education rooted in critical thinking, leadership and global citizenship.
e A Commitment to Accountability. To work consistently with one another, while maintaining a strong sense of reliability, responsibility, and respect.
eCommitment to a Culture of Care and Joy. To promote and model a culture of wellbeing through intentional self and community care, while exhibiting joy in our practice as educators and practitioners.
