The Oakland University Board of Trustees unanimously approved a contract extension for President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz that extends through June 30, 2031. The Board cited Dr. Pescovitz’s vision and work on building upward social mobility for students by creating an environment for their personal and professional development and providing great opportunities for economic prosperity for.
OU Trustees approve three-year contract extension for President Pescovitz
Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz will continue to serve as president through June 2025 following a contract extension approved by the Board of Trustees on April 12, 2021.
The Oakland University Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract extension for President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., who began her tenure in July, 2017. The contract runs through June, 2025.
“We are very fortunate to have President Pescovitz leading Oakland University,” said Oakland University Board Chair Tonya Allen. “Her relentless drive, engaging personality, commitment to excellence and diversity, generosity, and uncompromising vision make her an inspirational and extremely effective leader.”
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Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz // Photo courtesy of Oakland University
Dr. Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, president of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, received a three-year contract extension from the board of trustees. Her contract now runs through June 2025.
Pescovitz receives an annual salary of $483,170, but she took a voluntary 20 percent pay reduction due to COVID-19. She lives at the on-campus presidential house, Sunset Terrace, and also receives a monthly car allowance.
“My time as president at Oakland has been one of the greatest privileges of my life,” says Pescovitz. “I am humbled by the endorsement from the board of trustees, and I am excited about the promise of a university with limitless potential. I look forward to working closely with our faculty, students, and staff to find innovative ways to make sure Oakland evolves continually as a vibrant and thriving higher education community.”