Pamela Zarkowski

Pamela Zarkowski serves as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at University of Detroit Mercy, bringing 40+ years of academic leadership experience. Her expertise spans dental ethics, health literacy, and public health policy within oral healthcare.

Her research examines professional ethics frameworks, health communication barriers, and public health approaches to dental care access. Work focuses on legal/professional issues for health practitioners and culturally competent service delivery.

Zarkowski maintains an active scholarly profile with 60+ publications and 250+ presentations on dental ethics, women's health, and leadership development. No specific publications, student advising details, or research grants are enumerated in the profile.

• Honorary Member, Omicron Kappa Upsilon (2001)
• Honorary Fellow, American College of Dentists (2006)
• Honorary Fellow, American College of Legal Medicine (2015)
• Distinguished Service Award, ADEA (2011)
• Gies Award for Achievement - Dental Educator (2017)
• Crain's Notable Women in Education Leadership (2019)