Contact Otterbein Admissions
Location: Clippinger Hall, 102 W. College Ave., Westerville, OH, 43081
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 614-823-1500
Email: uotterb@otterbein.edu
Phanawn Bailey, ’23
Advantage Partnership Admission Coordinator
Recruitment Territory Advantage Partners Favorite Spot on CampusMemorial Stadium- beautiful stadium field great views of the sunset and night sky. Great view of the courtyard and trees behind the campus center. Name one thing you love about OtterbeinI like the location of Otterbein, interactive community of college students and staff with Westerville residents. Great food and activities in our backyard and 15 min from downtown why I love my jobTo be able to support the younger version of myself, in…
Jennifer Hicks
Admission Counselor
Favorite spot on campus I love Towers Hall and the historic charm it gives campus. Why I love my jobI love working with students and being able to help them navigate the admission process so they can achieve their personal and professional goals. What makes Otterbein greatOtterbein is a small campus with amazing opportunities. Students can participate in the clubs, organizations, research, study abroad, and internships opportunities Otterbein offers.
Bill Kennon
Admission Counselor
Recruitment Territory In-State: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren counties; Pickaway, Ross, Pike, and Scioto Counties; Grove City Christian High School, Madison Christian High School, Groveport Madison High School, Canal Winchester High School, Hamilton Township High School, Reynoldsburg City High Schools Out-of-State: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Utah, Wisconsin, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming
Mary Mosca
Senior Assistant Director of Admission
Favorite spot on campus The lawn in front of Towers. It offers an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to connect. On warm days you might even find a class or two enjoying their lecture outside. Why I love my job Watching students achieve their educational goals is always rewarding to me. To know that I might have played a small part in helping them find out about what Otterbein has to offer is why I love my job. What makes Otterbein…
Maureen Opalka
Admission Counselor
Recruitment Territory Ohio: (Columbus Catholics) St. Charles, Bishop Watterson, Bishop Hartley, St. Francis De Sales, Bishop Ready, Columbus Academy Homeschooled students, Ohio Virtual/Online Schools, and local Charter schools Schools: Grandview Heights High School, Upper Arlington, Worthington Schools, Wellington School, Marburn Academy and Harvest Prep Out of State: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia Other Responsibilities: Student Affairs Liaison Favorite spot on campus Anywhere I see students, staff and faculty enjoying…
Peter Scharf
Admission Counselor
Recruitment Territory In-State Counties: Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Holmes, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne Schools: New Albany HS Out of State: Illinois Favorite spot on campus I really love the historically preserved Philamethean Room in Towers Hall. I love history and enjoy having opportunities to see places that are unchanged and preserved, as they were over one hundred years ago. Why I love my job I love getting an opportunity to talk with future students about what higher…
Paul Stelzer
Assistant Director of Admission
Recruitment Territory North Central Ohio Counties: Ashland, Crawford, Delaware, Erie, Hancock, Hardin, Huron, Marion, Morrow, Ottawa, Richland, Sandusky, Seneca, Union and Wyandot Out-of State: Colorado Other Responsibilities: Liaison between the Admission office and the Athletic department. Favorite Spot on Campus Memorial Stadium Name one thing you love about Otterbein The sights and sounds of a Saturday afternoon in the fall while enjoying an Otterbein football game. Why I love my job My job is great because I get to talk…
Taylor Stursa
Admission Counselor
Recruitment Territory Ohio Counties: Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Fairfield, Gallia, Guernsey, Harrison, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington counties Out of State: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington DC Favorite spot on campus I love the outside area of Towers. It is a great place to sit and enjoy the nature and historic charm of Otterbein. Why I love my job The best part…
Hannah Wagner, (she/her)
Visit and Events Coordinator
Coordinates the Daily and Signature Visit programs
Lori Wilhelm
Admission Counselor
Recruitment Territory In-State: Toledo, Dayton, Springfield, western Ohio; Knox & Licking counties Out-of-State: Michigan Biography This is my third year at Otterbein, and my eighth year working in college admissions. As both a proud Ohio University Bobcat and UNLV Runnin’ Rebel, I am always excited to talk to high school students about the college experience and help them with their college search process. Let me know how I can help you learn more about life at Otterbein!