Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of American University. As the university's fiduciary, the board is responsible to sustain and advance the University's mission.
I'm excited to help write the next chapter for this distinguished university.
Given the challenges facing higher education, our nation, and our world, I think there is no better time for American University to assert its considerable strengths, to lead and convene thought leaders, and take on the world's thorniest problems. I welcome the opportunity to help AU expand its scholarly influence, enhance the student experience, and be a model for inclusion and innovation at a time when these ideals are vitally important.
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of American University. As the university's fiduciary, the board is responsible to sustain and advance the University's mission.
The cabinet members work directly with the president to provide advice, develop and implement university-wide initiatives, and oversee operation of the university.
Deans and other academic leaders work with the provost to provide advice, develop and implement university-wide initiatives, and oversee operation of the university.