IMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE - 2016 - Oakland University

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OAKLAND UNIVERSITYCHAIRS’ and PROGRAM DIRECTORS’RESOURCE GUIDEIMPORTANT INFORMATION AT A GLANCE - 2016Prepared by Leanne DeVreugd (WISE@OU Assistant)Coordinated with support fromThe Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.2Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.3April 2016On behalf of the Provost’s Office and Academic Affairs, we hope you find this “Chair’s ResourceGuide”, which is a “living document” helpful. We have included a comprehensive list ofpolicies, contacts, resources and other information that chairs and program directors feel aremost helpful. This is not meant to be read from cover to cover; rather refer to it when youneed direction, clarification or information. We have worked to make the guide as interactiveas possible so that you can search for information using the search tab or hovering over the livelinks with your curser. This guide is also meant to be shared within your department. Pleaseencourage your administrative staff and others to bookmark it so they can access it easily.Our appreciation is extended to Leanne DeVreugd (WISE@OU Assistant) who has devotedsignificant time to organizing and creating this manual. Ultimately we want this resource to beguided by those who will be using it, so we are grateful to our team of chairs/program directorsand others who have and will be recommending, reviewing and providing feedback in thisongoing process. We thank Lisa Hawley, Brian Sangeorzan, David Dulio, Mark Rigstad, KristineThompson, Laila Guessous and Andrea Eis.Finally, we thank Provost Jim Lentini, Senior Associate Provost Susan Awbrey, Associate ProvostMichelle Piskulich and WISE@OU P.I. Kathleen Moore for ensuring that this initiative ultimatelybecame a reality.We value the vitally important and challenging role that chairs/program directors are facedwith each day and commend you for your professionalism, patience and expertise. We want tosupport you throughout your journey through this manual and our other resources andservices.Respectfully,Judy Ableser, PhD-DirectorCenter for Excellence in Teaching and LearningOakland rs-corner/Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.4Oakland University Department Chairs’ and Program Directors’ Resource GuideTable of ContentsThis resource guide is a work in progress. See the Table of Contents below for all topics that weplan to include in the guide. Active sections with current information are hyperlinked andhighlighted with blue text. Those listed in red italics will be added in future versions of theguide. You can search for keywords in this document to help find the information you need.We’d like to hear from you! If you have recommendations foradditional sections or information that should be added, please sendus your thoughts using this comment form.TOPICPAGE NUMBER6-11677-88-101011Who to Contact When EmergencyAdministrationFaculty InformationStudent InformationGeneral InformationTechnical AssistanceOU Contacts Guide12-19Important Dates20-3120-2425-2829293031Master List of Important DatesRegistrar – Important Academic DatesFaculty FeedbackOU Senate Meeting DatesImportant Dates and Deadlines for FacultyAward and Grant DeadlinesImportant Policies and ProceduresThings to Know about OU PoliciesSome, Not All, Important PoliciesAcademic Policies and ProceduresTravel Policies32-353232-343435The Roles and Responsibilities of the Department Chair/ Program DirectorContract LanguageRoles/ResponsibilitiesRecommended Resources36-383637-3838Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.TOP THINGS TO KNOWTOPICFaculty Support ServicesCenter for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)E-Learning and Instructional Support (e-Lis)Welcoming New FacultyOffice of Research Administration5PAGE NUMBER39-45394041-4243-45Student Support ServicesOffice of Disability Support Services (DSS)Student Financial ServicesTutoring Center (TTC)Oakland University Writing Center (OUWC)46-5346-495051-5253Academic ProgramsGeneral EducationGraduate StudySyllabus Example – General EducationSyllabus Example – CETLUndergraduate EducationUniversity Assessment Committee54-71545556-5859-6263-6970-71Academic Conduct (Behavior Concerns)Academic Human ResourcesBudgetingIT/ University Technology Services (UTS)Office of the RegistrarUniversity Human Resources72-8472-7374-7576-798081-8283-84Other InformationAcknowledgements86TOPICS TO BE ADDEDRoles and Responsibilities of the Department Chair/Program DirectorCurriculum and SchedulingDealing with Difficult People/SituationsDepartment Culture and DiversityFaculty SearchesUpdated Human Resources InformationReappointment/Promotion/Tenure ProcessesPlease use this comment form to suggest additional informationand topics to be added.Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.6Who to Contact When Additional contacts and topics can be found in the OU Contact Guide of this Chair’s ResourceGuide.IN CASE OF EMERGENCY - Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) 911 from any campus landlineThe red Emergency Management (248) 370-3331 from cell phoneGuide should be in each Text “OUPD Message” to 67283classroom. Contact OUPD if this Review the Emergencies page onresource is not accessible in one ofthe OUPD website for moreinformation.your department classrooms.Report and Support (Behavior Concerns) Behavioral Concerns Form Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at (248) 370-3352. Additional resources:o OU Counseling Center(248) 370-3465o Disability Support Services (DSS)(248) 370-3266o Graham Health Center(248) 370-2341 All incidents of sexual assault, dating/relationship violence, stalking and domesticviolence involving a student should be directed to the Office of the Dean of Students.Work-Related Accident or Injury (Reporting Illnesses and Injuries) Find information on the Office of Environmental Health and Safety website. In the event that an employee is injured:1. Ensure that the employee receives appropriate and prompt medical care andtreatment. If an employee is seriously injured, contact the Oakland University PoliceDepartment at ext. 3331 or (248) 370-3331.2. Supervisors should complete and sign an Authorization to Seek Medical TreatmentForm and send it with an employee seeking medical treatment. Employees can be seen at Graham Health Center M-F from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,contact Graham Health Center at ext. 2341 or (248) 370-2341. Outside of normal business hours, employees can be seen at CrittentonHospital’s Occupational Medicine Department, contact CrittentonOccupational Medicine at(248) 652-5000. After hours services are available through the Crittenton Emergency Room. Employees working in the Macomb County off campus should be seen at thenearest emergency room or urgent care center.See more information on next page.Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.73. Immediately report unsafe situations or conditions to Environmental Health andSafety at ext. 4196 or (248) 370-4196 or Work Control Center at ext. 2381 or (248)370-2381.4. Supervisors must complete an Occupational Accident Report within 24 hours ofthe reported injury. Completed forms should be forwarded to University Human Resources c/oBenefits and Compensation Services, 401 Wilson Hall.Click for stration (Dean’s Offices / Directories)College of Arts and Sciences(248) 370-2140School of Business Administration(248) 370-2957School of Education and Human Resources(248) 370-3050School of Engineering and Computer Science(248) 370-2217School of Health Sciences(248) 370-3562School of Nursing(248) 370-4253Faculty InformationClick for topics:Faculty ContractLeave OptionsBenefitsSupport forFacultyHiringFaculty Contract American Association of University Professors (AAUP) (248) 370-2005Leave OptionsQuestions about leave options Academic Human Resources (AHR)(248) 370-2922Faculty member/staff is pregnant Academic Human Resources (AHR)(248) 370-2922Faculty member/staff is adopting a child Academic Human Resources (AHR)(248) 370-2922Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.Faculty member/staff is sick (for extended period of time) Academic Human Resources (AHR)8(248) 370-2922See also: Resources for Work-Life Satisfaction Brochure (from AHR and WISE@OU)Benefits University Human Resources (UHR)(248) 370-4207Support for FacultyTeaching support and resources for faculty, graduate students Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) (248) 370-2466Research support for students and faculty (grants and contract administration, fundinginformation) Office of Research Administration (ORA)(248) 370-2762Campus accessibility, academic support, study aids Disability Support Services (DSS)(248) 370-3266HiringContact your Dean’s office if you are interested in hiring a full-time or part-time facultymember. Typically the process will go through AHR. Academic Human Resources (AHR)(248) 370-2922Contact your Dean’s office if you are interested in hiring an international faculty member.Additional information about international scholars can be found at: International Students and Scholars (ISSO)(248) 370-3358Student InformationClick fortopics:Report and SupportAdvisingTutoring SupportWriting CenterDisability SupportServicesResearch SupportInternational StudentsHiringReport and Support Behavioral Concerns Form Contact the Office of the Dean of Students at (248) 370-3352. Additional resources:o OU Counseling Center(248) 370-3465o Disability Support Services (DSS)(248) 370-3266o Graham Health Center(248) 370-2341Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.9AdmissionsUndergraduate Admissions Undergraduate AdmissionsGraduate Admissions Graduate AdmissionsRegistrar Office of the Registrar(248) 370-3360(248) 370-2700(248) 370-3450Support for StudentsAdvising Academic Advising (Main Website) First Year Advising Center (FYAC)(248) 370-3227 Second Year Experience (SYE) College of Arts and Sciences Advising(248) 370-4567 School of Business Administration Advising(248) 370-3285 School of Education and Human Services(248) 370-4182 School of Engineering and Computer Science Advising (248) 370-2201 School of Health Sciences(248) 370-2369 School of Nursing(248) 370-4253Campus accessibility, academic support, study aids Disability Support Services (DSS)(248) 370-3266Financial aid Student Financial Services(248) 370-2550International Students International Students and Scholars (ISSO)(248) 370-3358 Find the International Student Handbook on the Newly Admitted Students page.Tutoring support for students Tutoring Center (in North Foundation Hall)(248) 370-4215 Supplemental Instruction (from the Tutoring Center) SBA Peer-to-Peer Academic Assistance SECS CORE Tutoring and Resource Center(248) 370-4416Writing support for students Writing Center (in Kresge Library)(248) 370-3120Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.10Research support for students and faculty (grants and contract administration, fundinginformation) Office of Research Administration (ORA)(248) 370-2762HiringHiring Students Student Financial Services (Financial Aid Office) (248) 370-2550 (General)(248) 370-3371 (Direct ext.)Student Employment (Policy 1170)o Detailed student employment statements and specific hiring procedures areavailable in printed form from the Financial Aid Office.o Requests for student labor must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.o See policy and hiring procedures for details about employing a student.International Students International Students and Scholars (ISSO)(248) 370-3358General InformationClick fortopics:Facility IssueData aboutCampusRecreation andHealth ServicesRisk ManagementTechnicalAssistanceFacility issue (for example, leak or lightbulb issue) Facilities Management(248) 370-2381 Report a problem with Work Control – submit request at: http://tma.oakland.edu/Data about campus (enrollment, degree, retention, faculty data, reports, request data) Office of Institutional Research and Assessment (OIRA)(248) 370-2387Recreation and health services Graham Health Center OU Counseling Center Campus Recreation (Rec Center)(248) 370-2341(248) 370-3465(248) 370-4REC (4732)Risk management Risk Management(248) 370-4929Purchasing Purchasing Department(248) 370-3172 A list of who to contact for specific requests is on the Purchasing homepage.Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.11Technical AssistanceTechnical assistance (software, Moodle, ADMNET) University Technology Services (UTS)o E-mail uts@oakland.edu e-Learning and Instructional Support (e-Lis)Technical assistance (computer, phone, other technology) Help Desko E-mail helpdesk@oakland.edu(248) 370-4566(248) 370-HELP (4537)Technical assistance (classroom)o Classroom Support and Instructional Technical Services (CSITS)E-mail csits@oakland.edu(248) 370-2461Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.12Oakland University Contacts GuideThis guide includes contact information for the various services provided by universitydepartments and offices.For InformationRegardingAAUPDepartmentWeb AddressCampusAddress201 PRYArea Code 248E-mailAmericanAssociation ofUniversityProfessors(AAUP)Office of theRegistraroaklandaaup.org370-2005E-mail Scott tant-dates100 ODH370-3450regservices@oakland.eduAcademic ConductOffice of theDean of Studentsoakland.edu/studentcodeofconduct114 OC370-3352Academic RecordsOffice of theRegistraroakland.edu/registrar100 ODH370-3450ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT,MCAT, SAT PreparationUndergraduateAdmissions /Professional &ContinuingEducationGraduate Study &Lifelong Learningoakland.edu/pace/testpreparation/act101 NFH370-3360oakland.edu/gradstudy520 dmissionsoakland.edu/futurestudents101 NFH370-3360AdvisingFirst YearAdvising CenterAlumni Relationsoakland.edu/fyac121 NFH370-3227oualumni.com201 JDH364-6130Anton/ Frankel comb@oakland.eduArts & Sciences(College of)College of Arts &Sciencesoakland.edu/cas20 South MainStreet,MountClemens, MI217 VAR370-2140E-mail CAS DeanKevin Corcorcan:corcoran@oakland.eduBasketball fits &CompensationUniversity ormation401 WH370-4207benefits@oakland.eduBilling Questions(Student)Student FinancialServicesoakland.edu/financialservices120 NFH370-2550finservices@oakland.eduAcademic CalendarAdmissions (Graduate)Alumni d.eduFYAC@oakland.eduGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingBoard of TrusteesDepartmentWeb AddressBoard ofTrustees/GeneralCounselOaklandUniversity BookStoreBudget &FinancialPlanningSchool ofBusinessAdministrationoakland.edu/botCalendar (CampusEvents)13CampusAddress203 WHArea Code 248oakland.bncollege.com28 OC370-2404oakland.edu/budget516 7 EH370-2957E-mail SBA DeanMichael Mazzeo:mazzeo@oakland.eduCommunications& Marketingoakland.edu/calendar100 ANI370-3184Campus FM370-2168Campus MapCommunications& Marketing /FacilitiesManagementOffice of CareerServicesoakland.edu/map100 ANI / PSS370-3000oakland.edu/careerservices154 NFH370-3250UndergraduateEducationOffice ofGraduate Study &Lifelong LearningLowry Center forEarly ChildhoodEducationOffice of theRegistrarcatalog.oakland.edu520 ODH370-2700oakland.edu/gradcatalog520 ODH370-2700oakland.edu/lowry102 PH370-4100GENP RoomRequest Form100 ODH370-3454gproomrequest@oakland.edu116 VH370-2461csits@oakland.eduBook StoreBudgetBusiness Administration(School of)Career ServicesCatalog (Undergraduate)Catalog CVLR13IxXbv0d6fA/viewform?c 0&w 1Classroom SupportClassroomSupport &InstructionalTechnical Servicesoakland.edu/csitsGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingCenter for Excellence inTeaching and Learning(CETL)Continuing EducationCounseling Center(OUCC)Closings (University)DepartmentWeb AddressCenter forExcellence inTeaching andLearningProfessional &ContinuingEducationGraham HealthCenter(refer to OUPolicies &Procedures)14Area Code 248E-mailoakland.edu/cetlCampusAddress200A EH370-2466cetl@oakland.eduoakland.edu/pace440G -3465Refer to main OUweb page foruniversity closings(www.oakland.edu)370-2000Policy mentInformationOffice of theVP/AcademicAffairs & ProvostOU Credit Union– Oakland CenterOU Credit Union– Auburn Hillsoakland.edu/commencementDean’s ListOffice of theRegistraroakland.edu/deanslistDisability ServicesOffice of DisabilitySupport ServicesDiversity and InclusionInclusion &InterculturalInitiativesCredit UnionsDonations/Gifts to OUEducation & HumanServices (School of)Development,Alumni &CommunityRelationsSchool ofEducation &Human Services205 WH370-2190102 OCoucreditunion.org3265 FivePoints Dr.Auburn Hills,MI106 ODH364-4708oakland.edu/dss103A NFH370-3266 orTTY: 370-3268dss@oakland.eduoakland.edu/inclusion203 WH370-3496For more ondiversity initiatives,see also:oakland.edu/diversityisupportou.comE-mail g@oakland.eduoakland.edu/sehs415 PH370-3050E-mail SEHS DeanJon Margerum-Leys:jmargerumleys@oakland.edu370-3470Go to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingEmergenciesDepartmentWeb AddressOU PoliceDepartmentAcademic HumanResourcesUniversity HumanResourcesSchool ofEngineering &ComputerScienceInclusion &InterculturalInitiativesEye Research InstituteFaculty Personnel15Area Code 248E-mailoupolice.comCampusAddressPSS370-3331 or 911info@oupolice.comoakland.edu/ahr417 WH370-2922ahr@oakland.eduoakland.edu/uhr401 WH370-3480oakland.edu/secs446 EC370-2177E-mail SECS DeanLouay Chamra:chamra@oakland.eduoakland.edu/inclusion203 WH370-3496E-mail JoiCunningham:cunning3@oakland.eduEye ResearchInstituteoakland.edu/eri415 DH370-2395E-mail Frank Giblin:giblin@oakland.eduoakland.edu/ahr417 WH370-2922ahr@oakland.eduFinancial AidAcademic HumanResourcesFinancial Aidoakland.edu/financialservices120 NFH370-2550finservices@oakland.eduFood ServiceChartwellsdineoncampus.com/oakland107 OC370-3400catering@oakland.eduFreedom of InformationActOffice of LegalAffairs andGeneral Counseloakland.edu/legal/links-resources/FOIA203 WH370-3112GolfGolf & LearningCenterOffice ofGovernment andCommunityRelationsRegistrar 64-6300oakland.edu/govrel123 WH370-3658oakland.edu/registrar/graduate100 ODH370-3450Graduate Study &Lifelong dents/graduation520 ODH370-2700Health CenterGraham HealthCenteroakland.edu/ghcGHC370-2341Health Sciences(School of)School of HealthSciencesoakland.edu/shs3110 HHB370-3562Employment (Faculty)Employment (Staff)Engineering & ComputerScience (School of)Equal Opportunity (EEO)Government RelationsGraduation Informationhealth@oakland.edu(If your question istime sensitive, pleasecall the office.)E-mail SHS InterimDean Richard Rozek:rozek@oakland.eduGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingHonors CollegeDepartmentWeb AddressHonors Collegeoakland.edu/hcHelp DeskHelp DeskHousing16CampusAddress210 OVHArea Code k202 land.edu/housing448 HAM370-3570housing@oakland.eduID Cards (GrizzCard)ID Card Officeoakland.edu/grizzcard112 OC370-2291International Studentsand ScholarsInternationalStudents &ScholarsFacilitiesManagement –TMA iServiceDeskWMU Cooley LawSchool - ThomasM. Cooley LawSchool(Auburn HillsCampus)Office of LegalAffairs andGeneral CounselKresge Libraryoakland.edu/isso157 edu/auburnhills2630Featherstone,Auburn Hills,MI 48326751-7800oakland.edu/legal203 WH370-3112library.oakland.eduKL370 2471Logo UsageCommunications& -andcolors100 ANI370-3184Macomb INCubatorMacomb 42oumacomb@oakland.eduMail ServicesMail es/mailreq6633 18 MileRd,Sterling Hgts,MI 4831444575 GarfieldRoad.Clinton Twp,MI 4803812 PSS370-2281mailroom@oakland.eduMaintenance M370-2381Meadow Brook HallMeadow BrookHallmeadowbrookhall.orgMBH364-6200Keys (Office)Law SchoolLegal OfficeLibraryMacomb Reference Desk:ref@oakland.eduGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingMeadow Brook TheatreMedia RelationsMedicine (School of)DepartmentWeb AddressMeadow BrookTheatreCommunications& Marketingmbtheatre.comOUWB School ofMedicineNotary Services17CampusAddress207 WHArea Code /services/mediarelations100 ANI370-3184oakland.edu/medicine216 ODH370-2767E-mail OUWB DeanRobert Folberg:rfolberg@oakland.edu(located in General Counsel, MSUFCU-OU Credit Union, Registrar)Nursing (School of)School of Nursingoakland.edu/nursingSuite 3027HHB370-4253Online Instruction andSupporte-Learning andInstructionalSupportOU INCubatoroakland.edu/elis430 duParkingOU PoliceDepartmentoupolice.com/divisions/parking1 Golf ViewLane10 ons& Marketingoakland.edu/ucm/services/photography100 ANI370-3184Police DepartmentOU PoliceDepartmentFinance andAdministrationUniversityServicesoupolice.com10 PSS370-3000oakland.edu/policies202 services16 PSS370-2282Privacy Policy (FERPA)Division ofStudent Affairs &Enrollment rpa144 ng13 PSS370-3172Recreation CenterCampusRecreationCenterOffice of kland.eduoakland.edu/registrar100 ODH370-3450regservices@oakland.eduOU INCubatorPolicies and ProceduresPrint ServicesRegistrarE-mail Interim SONDean Gary kland.eduGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingResearch & GrantsDepartmentWeb Addressoakland.edu/researchRoom ReservationsOffice ofResearchAdministrationOakland CenterSign/Marquee (@ Walton& Adams)18CampusAddress529 WHArea Code c118 OC370-3230Communications& e100 ANI370-3184Signs-Exterior litiesFM370-2381Sports t AffairsDivision ofStudent Affairs &Enrollment MgtCenter forStudent Activities& LeadershipDevelopmentAcademic Affairs& Provostoakland.edu/studentaffairs144 OC370-4200oakland.edu/csa49 OC370-2400oakland.edu/summer205 nagementoakland.edu/uts220 trar cripts100 ODH370-3450Transfer CreditsRegistrar r/transfers100 ODH370-3450Graduate Study &Lifelong Learning(Graduate)Student BusinessServicesoakland.edu/gradstudy520 ODH370-4156oakland.edu/financialservices/costs120 NFH370-2550finservices@oakland.eduTutoring (formerlythe AcademicSkills Center)Office of SeniorAssociate Provostoakland.edu/tutoring103 NFH370-4215tutoring@oakland.eduoakland.edu/uge160 NFH370-4955Student OrganizationsSummer Courses andProgramsTechnology ServicesTemperature (Office TooHot/Too Cold)Tuition RatesTutoringUndergraduateEducationPreferred contact:uts@oakland.eduGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.For InformationRegardingVending Machines(Problems/Refunds)DepartmentWeb AddressDean of Studentsoakland.edu/studentaffairsWISE@OU(Women in Science andEngineering at OaklandUniversity)College of Artsand Sciencesoakland.edu/advance19CampusAddress144 OCArea Code 248256 HH370-4516E-mail370-4200E-mailLeanne DeVreugd:ldevreug@oakland.eduBuilding CodesANI Anibal HouseAVN Ann V. NicholsonStudent AptsAD Athletic DomeATH Athletics Center(Aquatics Center andO’Rena)CAS College of Arts &Sciences AnnexDH Dodge HallEH Elliott HallET Elliott TowerEC Engineering CenterFM Facilities ManagementGLC Golf & LearningCenterGHC Graham Health CenterHAM Hamlin HallHH Hannah HallHIL Hill HouseHHB Human Health BuildingJDH John Dodge HouseKL Kresge LibraryMSC Mathematics & ScienceCenterMBH Meadow Brook HallNFH North Foundation HallOVH Oak View HallOC Oakland CenterODH O’Dowd HallPH Pawley Hall (LowryCenter)PSS Police Support &Services Bldg.PRY Pryale HouseRAO Recreation & AthleticOutdoor ComplexREC Recreation CenterSFH South Foundation HallGUS Storage FacilityVWH Van Wagoner HouseVBH Vandenberg HallVAR Varner HallWH Wilson HallGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.20Important DatesActive calendar sections with current information are hyperlinked and highlighted with bluetext. The Master List calendar includes all dates. Refer to individual sections to see dates bytopic. Please note that information is subject to change. Check with your Dean’s Officeregularly for relevant dates and information, and refer to department websites.Click fortopics:MasterList(all datesincluded)Registrar –ImportantAcademic ates andDeadlinesfor FacultyAward DeadlineDatesMaster List of Important DatesSummer 2016Fall 2016Winter 2017Summer 2017Fall 2017SUMMER SEMESTERS 2016 (May – August)Monday, May 9Monday, May 16Friday, May 20Monday, May 30Tuesday, May 31Wednesday, June 1Monday, June 20Saturday, June 25Monday, June 27 –Wednesday, June 29Monday, July 4Tuesday, July 5Tuesday, July 12TBDTBDTBDMonday, August 1Monday, August 15Tuesday, August 16Saturday, August 20Monday, August 22 –Wednesday, August 24Monday, August 22 –Saturday, August 27Monday, August 29Tuesday, August 30Saturday, December 17Refer to department or office websites for the most up to date information.Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. S01 session (8 weeks) / Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. S03 session (16 weeks)Last day to declare audit S01 session (8 weeks)Last day to declare audit S03 session (16 weeks)Memorial Day – Classes suspendedClasses resume at 7:30 a.m. (Full and Summer I sessions)The department or unit forwards its recommendation on Winter sabbatical applications to the DeanLast day to complete competency exams S01 session (8 weeks)Classes end at 10 p.m. – S01 session (8 weeks)Summer recess begins at 10 p.m. – S03 session (16 weeks)Final exams – S01 session (8 weeks)Independence Day – Classes suspendedClasses resume at 7:30 a.m. – S03 session (16 weeks) / Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. – S02 session (8 weeks)Grades submission deadline at 10 a.m. – S01 session (8 weeks)Last day to declare audit S02 session (8 weeks)Last day to defend thesis/dissertation for Summer – August 2016 graduatesLast day to obtain thesis/dissertation format approval from Graduate Study for Summer – August 2016graduatesLast day to submit thesis/dissertation to Graduate Study (520 ODH) for binding in fulfillment of degreerequirements for Summer II – August 2016 graduatesFall de-registration day (TENTATIVE)Oakland notifies faculty of decision on Winter sabbatical applicationsNew faculty contracts begin and Oakland notifies faculty of re-employment, tenure, and promotiondecisionsLast day to complete competency exams – S02 session (8 weeks)Classes end at 10 p.m. – S02 session (8 weeks) / Classes end at 10 p.m. – S03 session (16 weeks)Final exams – S02 session (8 weeks)Final exams – S03 session (16 weeks)Grades submission deadline at 10 a.m. (Summer II session)Grades submission deadline at 10 a.m. (Full session)CommencementGo to Table of Contents

Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information.21FALL SEMESTER 2016 (September – December)Monday, August 1Monday, August 15Wednesday, August 31Thursday, September 1Thursday, September 1 –Thursday, September 8TBDMonday, September 5Tuesday, September 6Thursday, September 8Friday, September 9 –Thursday, September 15Thursday, September 15Friday, September 16Thursday, September 22Friday, September 30Saturday, October 1Thursday, October 6Monday, October 10Thursday, October 13Friday, October 14Saturday, October 15Thursday, October 20Thursday, October 27TBDTBDThursday, November 3TBDTBDTuesday, November 15Thursday, November 17Monday, November 21Wednesday, November 23Monday, November 28Thursday, December 1Refer to department or office websites for the most up-to-date information.Fall de-registration day (TENTATIVE)New faculty contracts begin and Oakland

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY CHAIRS' and PROGRAM DIRECTORS . o OU Counseling Center (248) 370-3465 o Disability Support Services (DSS) (248) 370-3266 o Graham Health Center (248) 370-2341 . Updated April 2016, check OU website for most current information. 9 Go to Table of Contents