President's Cabinet and Staff

Office of
the President

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz
(248) 370-3500
president@oakland.edu

President
204 Wilson Hall

As the Chief Executive Officer the President has overall responsibility for the university. The President provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of the university, including academics, finance, planning, student affairs and enrollment management, advancement, athletics, government and community relations and other key areas. The Provost, vice presidents, and several other staff members report to the President. The President works closely with the Provost and vice presidents to ensure that the strategic direction and policies of the university are aligned with its mission. The President reports to the Board of Trustees and works with the Board in establishing policies to guide the institution.

Office of the President Staff
Susan Dawson (248) 370-4908 sjdawson@oakland.edu	Director of Executive Events
Renee M. Dembeck (248) 370-3503 dembeck@oakland.edu	Executive Office Assistant
Josephine Hairston (248) 370-3502 hairston@oakland.edu	Executive Associate to the President
Vernita Y. Parker (248) 370-3501 vylong@oakland.edu	Executive Secretary
Diane Salkowski (248) 370-3990 desalkowski@oakland.edu	Office Assistant
Deanna Wohlfeil (248) 270-3990 wohlfeil@oakland.edu	Office Assistant

President's Cabinet/
President's Division

President's Cabinet
James P. Lentini Senior Vice President and Provost (248) 370-2190 jlentini@oakland.edu	Academic Affairs 205 Wilson Hall The senior 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.
Scott G. Kunselman Chief Operating Officer (248) 370-4287 skunselman@oakland.edu	Operations and Finance 202 Wilson Hall Reporting directly to the President and in partnership with the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and other senior cabinet-level leadership, the COO is responsible for the planning and day-to-day management of all financial, human resource, information technology, and administrative functions of the University.
John W. Beaghan Vice President (248) 370-2445 beaghan@oakland.edu	Finance and Administration PSS 13 The vice president for Finance and Administration leads the financial and business services functions of the university. The vice president serves as treasurer to the Board of Trustees and chief financial officer to the Oakland University Foundation. The vice president oversees the university's day-to-day financial and business services.
Rochelle A. Black Vice President (248) 370-3682 black@oakland.edu	Government and Community Relations 123 Wilson Hall The vice president for Government and Community Relations monitors state and federal activities for the university and informs the president and campus community on its impact. Activities include, but are not limited to, legislation, executive orders, and rules and regulations. In addition, the vice president works to influence the outcome of various executive and legislative actions by sharing the university’s interest to public officials and responding to their constituency concerns’ involving the university.
Glenn McIntosh Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer (248) 370-4200 mcintosh@oakland.edu	Student Affairs and Diversity 150 Oakland Center The vice president for Student Affairs and chief diversity officer oversees the development and daily operations of student programs, support services and facilities including student housing and food service, the Oakland Center, university recreation and well-being, health and counseling centers, career services, minority and disability support services, new student orientation and new student programs, dean of students, First Year Advising Center, tutoring and pre-college outreach programs. He is responsible for establishing a clear and strategic direction for the university’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and for creating new alliances with business and community leaders who seek our help on issues related to diversity and cultural competence.
Steve Waterfield Director of Athletics (248) 370-2669 swiatowy@oakland.edu	Athletics 201 Recreation & Athletic Center The director of Athletics provides leadership for the university's 16 intercollegiate sports. Competing in Division I of the NCAA, Oakland is a member of the Horizon League. The department maintains a strong commitment to academic integrity and student-athlete welfare, while serving as a source of institutional/community pride and alumni re-entry to campus activities.
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 for the university through oversight of the offices of Alumni Relations, Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations and Advancement Services.
John O. Young Vice President (248) 370-2946 joyoung@oakland.edu	Vice President of 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.
Victor A. Zambardi Vice President (248) 370-3110 zambardi@oakland.edu	Legal Affairs & General Counsel & Secretary to the Board of Trustees 203 Wilson Hall The vice president for legal affairs and general counsel and secretary to the Board of Trustees, represents the interests of the university on all institutional legal matters, provides legal counsel to the Board of Trustees and president, and organizes meetings of the Board of Trustees and other board-related activities. Zambardi manages the Office of General Counsel and Board of Trustees. The General Counsel's office also is responsible for the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives, which addresses questions and concerns regarding equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in employment at Oakland University.

President's Division
Claudia Petrescu, Ph.D. Chief Strategy Officer (248) 370-2188 cpetrescu@oakland.edu	Reporting directly to the President, and working collaboratively with leaders throughout the university, the CSO coordinates the implementation of the strategic plan; develops data-driven decision making; and helps identify strategic opportunities. The CSO’s role is to support innovation and adaptation that are critical for student success, impactful research, community engagement and creating a diverse and inclusive campus.
Frank Provenzano Director of Presidential Communications (248) 370-3645 fprovenzano@oakland.edu
David P. Vartanian Director of Internal Audit (248) 370-2374 vartania@oakland.edu	Internal Audit 125 Vandenberg Hall The Department of Internal Audit independently examines and evaluates university activities as a service to the president and Board of Trustees. The department provides analyses, appraisals, recommendations and evaluations of internal controls to assist members of the university in the effective discharge of their responsibilities. Findings are reported to the Board of Trustees and senior management.