Since its founding in 1847, Otterbein has had a history of valuing inclusivity and creating a welcoming community to expand upon. We believe students from all backgrounds enhance Otterbein’s
WE ARE inclusive.
campus by sharing their exclusive experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a culture that recognizes, respects, embraces, and values differences in the broadest sense.
The Otterbein community is stronger thanks to the many different backgrounds represented.
Ana Lucia Manzuti MBA ’20 International Student (Brazil)
Jason Jenkins ’04 Director of Community Affairs, City of Columbus “It is imperative for Otterbein to embrace individuals from different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences, because they bring fresh ideas and perceptions. During my time at Otterbein I felt that the administration, faculty and staff encouraged and harnessed these differences to make my college experience relevant, which then prepared me for success. Because Otterbein believes in diversity, they draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences, so they can meet the changing needs of its students.”
“People from a certain type of background may think differently than those from other backgrounds. Thus, it is necessary to make sure we have representations for all people in order to negotiate and create plans and solutions that are accommodating for every stakeholder.” Scott Fitzgerald Director of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Title IX Coordinator “Otterbein is helping establish the central Ohio chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, which helps recruit Hispanic nursing students and offers a mentorship program, networking, and scholarship opportunities. By exposing our students to the diversity within us, we are better preparing our students for success as they graduate from Otterbein and start to change our world.”
Alison Prindle Professor Emerita, Department of English, Lifelong Learning Community “We value having presidents at Otterbein who see lifelong learning as a core university value and who see that Otterbein's commitment to creating community has been welcoming in a special way to those of us who are retired but still open to learning about ourselves and our world.”
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| Ot t e r be i n To w e r s | Spring 2019