Oakland University leadership is charged with carrying out the strategic goals of the university, as well as maintaining the highest regard for the university’s mission and vision. The University is governed by a Board of Trustees and guided by academic and administrative leaders, including the President, the Provost, Deans and Vice Presidents.
Oakland University Leadership Organizational Structure - effective June 15, 2020
Britt Rios-Ellis
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
(248) 370-2190
riosellis@oakland.edu
Academic Affairs
205 Wilson Hall
The executive vice president for Academic Affairs and provost is the chief academic officer for the university. The provost oversees the academic schools and the College of Arts and Sciences, Kresge Library, and offices related to research, undergraduate and graduate education, the Eye Research Institute, institutional research, international enrollment management, and Registrar.
Joshua D. Merchant
Chief of Staff
202 Wilson Hall
John W. Beaghan
Vice President
(248) 370-2445
beaghan@oakland.edu
Finance and Administration & Treasurer to the Board of Trustees
PSS 13
The vice president for Finance and Administration leads the financial and business services functions and facilities operations of the university. The vice president is Oakland University's chief financial officer, serves as treasurer to the Board of Trustees, and is a board member and treasurer of the Oakland University Foundation. The Finance and Administration Division is committed to supporting and enhancing the campus community with integrity through excellent service, leadership, innovation, and wise stewardship of the University's human, financial, and physical resources.
Glenn McIntosh
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer
(248) 370-4200
mcintosh@oakland.edu
Student Affairs and Diversity
150 Oakland Center
The senior vice president for Student Affairs and chief diversity officer provides leadership and supervision for all leaders who oversee the functions, programs, services and activities related to student services. The Division of Student Affairs & Diversity includes the following units: Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Services, Office of the Registrar, Dean of Students Office, First-Year Advising Center, Orientation and New Student Programming, University Housing, Oakland Center, ID Card Office, Career Services, Disability Support Services, Graham Health Center, OU Counseling Center, The Tutoring Center, Student Technology Center, Center for Multicultural Initiatives, Gender and Sexuality Center, Veterans Support Services, Office for Student Involvement, Pre-College Programs/Community Engagement, Project Upward Bound, and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Vice President
(248) 370-2946
joyoung@oakland.edu
Communications and Marketing
112 Anibal House
The vice president of University Communications and Marketing leads all communications and marketing strategies and tactics across the university's many activities, entities and audiences; supporting the efforts to tell the OU story, increase visibility, and enhance OU's academic reputation.
Steve Waterfield
Director of Athletics
(248) 370-3190
athletics@oakland.edu
Athletics
201 Recreation & Athletic Center
The Director of Athletics provides leadership for the university's 19 varsity intercollegiate sports. Competing in Division I of the NCAA, Oakland is a member of the Horizon League. The department maintains a strong commitment to the overall student-athlete experience, academic success, championship excellence, and community engagement. Oakland University Athletics serves as a source of pride for the institution, alumni, and community.
Michael J. Westfall
Vice President
(248) 364-6152
mwestfall@oakland.edu
University Advancement
John Dodge House
The vice president for University Advancement leads a comprehensive advancement program focused on the engagement and philanthropy of alumni, friends, corporations, foundations, faculty, and staff. Aspire. Advance. Achieve. The Campaign for Oakland University accelerates OU's mission in education through the generation of support for the key pillars: Student Success; Teaching, Research, and Discovery; Community Collaboration; Campus Expansion; and Innovative Programs.