"The Reading Girl" marble sculpture holds court in the Oberlin College Main Library, greeting patrons as she remains perched on her stool, book in hand. Artist John Adams Jackson created the sculpture in 1869. Oberlin obtained it in 1885 and made it a fixture in its library. Photo credit: Yvette Chen ’16

Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music faculty and staff can find news, announcements, and general information about campus policies and events of interest.

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Faculty Scholarship

Read about the impressive array of academic research and projects in the faculty scholarship handbook. This compilation represents the remarkable productivity, creativity, and collaboration of Oberlin faculty.

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Campus Events

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Campus News

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June 22, 2017
It is hard to believe this will be my final President’s Desk column. But in August, I will become president of Pace University in New York. While I am excited by that challenge, leaving this...
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Campus Offices

These are a few of the administrative offices that provide a range of services and programs for faculty and staff of the college and conservatory.

Human Resources

Learn about college policies, benefits, vacation, job openings, and more.

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OCTET

The Oberlin Center for Technologically Enhanced Teaching (OCTET) team works with faculty in specific areas to help them plan and maintain the resources they use to teach and to engage students in research projects.

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OC Media Center

OC Media Center trains students to help campus members use technology in all aspects of their work and learning through workshops, software training, course support, playshops, and more.

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Cooper International Learning Center

The center supports the teaching and learning of languages and cultures at Oberlin through the curriculum, self-study, ExCos, workshops, informal get-togethers, and more.

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CLEAR

The Center for Learning Education and Research in the Sciences helps students in the natural science strengthen their understanding of quantitative and formal reasoning skills through peer support in basic and advanced math and science concepts.

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Office of Undergraduate Research

The Office of Undergraduate Research provides intellectual and administrative support for students conducting research with faculty, and assists students in identifying internship and fellowship opportunities.

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Ombudsperson

Oberlin’s ombudsperson is a multipartial and independent administrator who helps individuals—students, faculty and staff—resolve conflicts, solve problems, and communicate more effectively with others.

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Employee Wellness

Employee Wellness offers programs, workshops, and other services for employees to promote work-life balance and improve overall mental and physical health.

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Leadership and Administration

The Office of the President, Board of Trustees, and the Office of the Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary represent the leadership of the institution responsible for its effective administration and operation.

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Additional Campus Resources

Online Course Assistance

Need help using the college’s Blackboard platform to place your course materials, department information, and non-course related information online? Contact the team at OCTET to help you establish best practices.

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