Office of the Provost

Wilson Hall, Suite 3000
371 Wilson Boulevard
Rochester, MI 48309-4486
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(248) 370-2190

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Teaching and Learning

Teaching is an integral part of the professional life of any faculty. Oakland University faculty are supported in their teaching endeavors by various campus resources and offices including the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL), eLearning, and the office of Community Engagement. Other campus resources assist faculty in accessing course schedules, catalogs, and student support resources that are critical for effective course management and student success. The links below provide access to these important resources.

Teaching Excellence (CETL)Senate TLCOnline Teaching (eLIS)Service LearningCourse Related Resources


Each year Oakland University recognizes faculty for excellence in teaching and learning upon the recommendation of the Senate Teaching and Learning Committee. Recipients of the teaching excellence awards for the 2021-22 academic year are:

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Sarah Lerchenfeldt
Associate Professor, OUWB
Teaching Excellence Award

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Sandra Troxell-Smith
Special Lecturer, Biology
Online Teaching Excellence Award

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Dennis Burin
Special Lecturer, International Programs
Excellence in Teaching Award