New Faculty Orientation

Welcome to Oberlin

Resources for Faculty and Staff

An aerial photograph of the Oberlin campus during the fall.
Fall in Oberlin.
Photo credit: William Bradford.

 


ObieSafe COVID-19 Information

Oberlin College has adopted COVID safety guidelines. These will change over time, so we encourage you to become conversant with them by visiting our “ObieSafe” webpage at ObieSafe.

It will also be important to upload your COVID vaccination card or your vaccination intention form by visiting:

COVID Employee Resources


Book orders for your courses

Go to to OberView using your oberlin.edu email account. Type "adoption" in the search bar, and follow the link to the Adoptions and Insight Portal, or AIP.


Directory

Campus Directory

Visit the Campus Directory to search for contacts across campus by name, ObieID, department, office, or job title. The directory is comprehensive in that it includes contact information for faculty, staff, and students, and the directory is updated every 24 hours.


Emergency Resources

Emergency Procedures: 
Please review the Oberlin College & Conservatory Campus Safety Resources.

Emergency Alert System: 
Oberlin College incorporates in its emergency response plan an alert system that uses multiple delivery methods to provide emergency information to students and employees of the college.

Update your contact information and alert preferences so that our alert messages can reach you in an emergency.


Technology Resources

Technology:
Visit Oberlin's Center For Information Technology's New To Oberlin webpage.

The purchase and replacement of computing hardware/software is handled through the department with which you are associated.

Please contact your administrative assistant, your department chair or division director, or your immediate supervisor.

Tech help can be found at the Center for Information Technology:

Telephone Resources

Telephone:

Telephone Number:

Your specific office/studio telephone extension # is available from your administrative assistant or point of contact person.

Telephone Use:

Campus calls are made by dialing a five digit extension. An off-campus call is made by dialing -7- and then the telephone number. Here are two resources for setting up your telephone:

Long-Distance:

Most calls from Oberlin are long distance. An application form is located HERE for an ACUS code. This number is used when making long distance calls on behalf of the college. The signature of your Division Director/Supervisor is required. Send the completed form to the Telephone Office in the Service Building via email or campus mail.

Fax:

Should the need for a fax arise the location and telephone number of the fax machine for your use can be retrieved from your administrative assistant or point of contact person.



Helpful Oberlin Campus Links


Oberlin at a Glance


Art:
Athletics:
Calendars:
Career Exploration and Development:
Community Engagement:
Course Catalog
Disability and Access
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Honor Code:
Institutional Review Board (IRB
Libraries:
Map:
Teaching Resource:
Special Events:
Student Help:
Strategic Plan:
Parking Information:

For Faculty or Staff Parking Registration, please go to OberView and search for

Parking Registration for Faculty and Staff

You do not have to log into OberView to access this button and submit the online form.

Religious & Spiritual Life Office
Student Conduct & Community Standards

Helpful Community Resource Links


Chamber of Commerce & Main Street
Child/Children Resources
Dog Licenses
City Map
Official City Website
Lorain County Information
History
Job Opportunities for spouse/partner
City Library
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Newspapers
Real Estate
Local Restaurants
Schools
Local Transportation
County Visitor's Bureau