Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Peter Starr joined American University as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences in July 2009. In this role, he is responsible for 324 full-time faculty in 17 departments, 1820 undergraduate majors, 979 graduate students and over 40% of all enrollm... [More]

Director, Undergraduate Advising, Retention and Recruitment

Marla has over twenty years experience in higher education administration and student counseling at American. She has worked with undergraduate, graduate, international and adult students and particularly enjoys helping students plan interdisciplinar... [More]

Director, CAS Special Events & Museum Membership

CAS Director of Facilities Administration & Info Systems

Jim provides contract, financial planning, procurement, account management and oversight for the Greenberg Theatre, Katzen Arts Center and College wide research technology.

Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Professor Meurs has recently taught Comparative Systems, Heterodox Microeconomics, Transition Economies, the Economics of Gender, and Political Economy.

Director of Art Gallery & Curator

Jack Rasmussen is the Director and Curator of the American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center. He previously held Executive Director positions at di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature, Maryland Art Place, and Rockville Arts Place. He was the owner ... [More]

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Dr. Schaeff's main research interests are conservation biology, molecular ecology and behavior. She uses molecular DNA techniques in conjunction with behavioral data to investigate gene flow patterns within and between populations (e.g., right whales... [More]

Director, College Marketing & Communication

Mary joined the university in 1992. She worked first in University Programs and later in Continuing Studies. She moved to the college in 2000. Mary is responsible for CAS marketing and communications and graduate admissions. Mary also serves on the W... [More]

Associate Dean of Research and Department Chair, Computer Science

Associate Dean for Budget & Administration