The Office of Social Justice and Activism (OSJA) is an integral part of the Otterbein Community. Per their website, which can be found by clicking on Office of Social Justice and Activism, "The mission of the Office of Social Justice & Activism at Otterbein University is to foster a diverse and inclusive community while promoting the values of respect, open-mindedness, and personal and civic responsibility. We believe that participation in our program supports the academic, cultural and social needs of all populations. We strive to resolve systemic inequities for all members of the campus community through engaged research and education, expanding pathways for access and success, as well as promoting a healthy and engaging campus climate. By providing these opportunities for personal and professional growth, we seek to create a welcoming environment where students, faculty and staff can succeed, thrive and build meaningful relationships."
OSJA also offers a comfortable lounge area for students who may need a safe space to hang out, or who want to interact with OSJA staff.
If you would like to request funding and collaboration with OSJA for an event or initiative, you can fill out and submit an OSJA Partnership form.
OSJA is involved with and/or runs a number of annual events and programs:
For more information on these programs, click on their website.
OSJA also sponsors a number of other programs and events throughout the year. These can be found on the campus calendar, as well as on the OSJA website.
These events and programs are labeled as #CardsStandTogether, and they focus on issues of power, privilege, and difference in terms of identities such as race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexuality. You can find out more about #CardsStandTogether on Otterbein's Equity & Inclusion page.
OSJA can be found at:
Barlow Hall, 88 Cochran Alley
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Phone:
614-823-2935
Email:
osja@otterbein.edu
OSJA's website lists a number of resources on campus, organized in a variety of categories:
To learn more about these resources and how you can connect with them, click on the Resources and Opportunities page.