Student Organizations
Education Theme House
Residents living in the Education House at 162 W. Home Street are
education majors. They live and learn together, supporting one another
through the Education Program. The house plans programs on the topics of
Columbus schools, leadership development and student teaching.
Residents serve as role models to freshmen education majors and those
going through the student teaching process. They also host meetings and
programs sponsored by the Education department and often have socials
open to the campus. They are most famous for their annual donut run! For
more information about the Theme House, contact Diane Ross, advisor.
Kappa Delta Pi
The Otterbein chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, Chi Eta, consists of Education
students whose grade point average is in the top 20% of students in
their Education program area and who, by faculty evaluation, possess
qualities of leadership, service and professionalism. The mission of
Kappa Delta Pi is to sustain an honored community of diverse educators
by promoting excellence and advancing scholarship, leadership, and
service. The vision of Kappa Delta Pi is to help committed educators be
leaders in improving education for global citizenship. For more
information about this organization, contact Sue Constable, KDP Advisor.
Otterbein Collegiate Middle Level Association (OCMLA)
OCMLA, an affiliate of the National Middle School Association (NMSA), is
a professional and social organization for middle childhood education
majors. OCMLA hosts several professional development events for all
education majors each year. Past professional development events
included a discussion with a panel of first-year teachers, a speaker
from Franklin County Children’s Services, a discussion with practicing
teachers about classroom management, a workshop at the William Sheridan
Teacher store, and a team-building event at Vertical Adventures Rock
Climbing Gym. Upcoming events include a resume workshop and a spaghetti
dinner.
The Otterbein Collegiate Middle Level Association (OCMLA) was designated
in 2009 as the National Office of the Collegiate Middle Level
Association (CMLA), overseeing all CMLA chapters throughout the country.
John Swaim, former professor of Education at Otterbein, founded the
Collegiate Middle Level Association in 1989. The aim of CMLA is to
engage teacher candidates in professional development activities related
to young adolescent development and middle grades teaching. There are
now 31 CMLA chapters at colleges and universities throughout the
country. For more information about this organization contact: Kristin
Reninger, OCMLA Advisor.
Otterbein Student Education Association (OSEA)
OSEA is a professional development organization for all education
students attending Otterbein University. Affiliated with Ohio Student
Education Association, students involved in OSEA have opportunities to
develop and implement workshops focused on the betterment of Ohio's
school children; some examples are: classroom management, resume
writing, interviewing tips, and classroom technology resources. OSEA
members also have the opportunity to engage in professional activities
with Otterbein professors as well as teachers and administrators from
local school districts. OSEA has brought nationally and state renowned
speakers to campus. Any of these activities are open to all education
majors. OSEA is also responsible for hosting the yearly education
department initiation for those students who accepted into the
Department of Education at Otterbein University. For more information,
upcoming events, or to contact an OSEA Executive Board member, please
visit us on Facebook.