Mission

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) is committed to providing Oakland University’s diverse international students with outstanding service, support, and advocacy, with the goal of building a campus community that nurtures global citizenship and multicultural appreciation.

Assistance is provided to international students and scholars who require:

• Immigration-related advising
• Social and cultural programming
• An orientation to Oakland University

Adem Althor

Executive Director, Global Engagement

althor@oakland.edu

David Archbold

Director

archbold@oakland.edu

Nisreen Al-Bataineh

Assistant Director

nalbataineh@oakland.edu

Petra Knoche

International Adviser

ppankova@oakland.edu

Joanne Tarling

International Adviser

tarling@oakland.edu

Lindy Hancock

Administrative Assistant

lhancock@oakland.edu

Student Assistants

Rama Alhyari
Maryam Jaoo
Valentina Carrasco