Otterbein will open a new mental health clinic, according to the board of trustees.
Otterbein’s board of trustees announced its intention to open a mental health clinic, its stance on artificial intelligence, and its future revenue sharing with Antioch University at the latest board meeting on Sept. 26.
The board said that the old clinic behind the Campus Center will be repurposed into a mental health clinic. The Board plans to staff the new clinic with about 13 part-time graduate students from Antioch University, a partner within Otterbein’s Coalition for the Common Good.
President John Comerford acknowledged that mental health is a national problem.
According to Comerford, the intention is to provide students with a wider array of therapists they may relate to. Graduate students, however, may be harder to find than expected. The library currently lacks a graduate intern, causing it to reduce its hours this semester.
The board viewed AI with cautious approval for efficiency purposes. “[AI] is an efficiency tool. It’s not meant to replace human interaction,” said Comerford. The board also acknowledged the potential risks of AI, particularly student dependence on it.
Additionally, the board announced that Antioch will share half of its profits to Otterbein for its initial three-year investment starting on July 1, 2026.
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