OU unlocks the potential of individuals and leaves a lasting impact on the world through the transformative power of education, research, scholarship and creative activity. Learn more about OU's Mission and Vision.
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Oakland University is governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the Governor to serve eight-year terms. As OU’s legal governing body, the board provides general supervision over the university, including control and direction of all expenditures from institutional funds. The board also appoints the university president, as well as the secretary to the board and treasurer to the board.
OU Mission and Vision
Strategic Vision
The university’s strategic vision presents an innovative approach to navigate the rapidly changing higher education landscape and further elevate Oakland’s excellence.
Public Participation
The board values hearing from the OU community and the public on matters before the board and issues affecting the university. Learn about how you can participate.
News
- Governor Whitmer appoints two new members to Oakland University’s Board of Trustees
- Five honored with OU’s most prestigious student awards
- Board of Trustees to welcome one reappointee, one new member
- OU Board of Trustees appoints Jones chair, Calley vice chair
- Oakland University Board of Trustees approves 2024-25 budget and tuition
- Outstanding student leaders honored with OU’s most prestigious awards
- Oakland University confers honorary degree on Detroit businessman, philanthropist
- OU Board of Trustees approves contract extension for President Pescovitz
- OU names new Public Policy Series in honor of Trustee Dennis Muchmore
- SEHS student honored with O’Dowd Graduate Award
- OU honors three outstanding student leaders
- Governor appoints two new members to Oakland University Board of Trustees
