
Meet the Staff
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
Jennifer Buck
Front Desk Manager
jenniferbuck@oakland.edu
Student Assistants
Mackenzie Brown
Rama Alhyari
Natali Salaytah
International Students and Scholars
586 Pioneer Drive
Rochester, MI 48309-4482
(location map)
(248) 370-3358
Fax: (248) 370-3351
isso@oakland.edu
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM