President's Council

 Dr. Cornelius M. Kerwin became American University’s fourteenth president on September 1, 2007.

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As Provost, Dr. Bass is the chief academic officer of American University.

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Teresa (Terry) Flannery, Executive Director, University Communications and Marketing

Terry Flannery oversees the university's official communications areas, including Media Relations, University Publications, Marketing, and Web Management.

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Gail Short Hanson, Vice President, Campus Life

Gail Hanson and the Campus Life staff work to integrate students into a diverse university community; promote their intellectual, social, and spiritual development; and in collaboration with the faculty, prepare students for lifelong learning and global citizenship.

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Mary E. Kennard, Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Mary Kennard oversees the Office of the University Counsel and serves as secretary to the Board of Trustees.

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Thomas J. Minar, Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations

Tom Minar works with the university leadership, alumni, and donors to support AU’s strategic priorities, attract new funding, and build lifelong relationships between AU and more than 115,000 alumni.

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Donald L. Myers, Vice President, Finance and Treasurer

Don Myers serves as AU's chief financial officer. He oversees the overall financial and investment management of the university. 

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David E. Taylor, Chief of Staff

David Taylor is responsible for presidential communications, community outreach, and other duties on behalf of the president. He oversees the Office of Special Events and WAMU 88.5, AU's public radio station.

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Kay J. Mussell, Interim Senior Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs

As Senior Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Affairs, Kay Mussell works with the provost and academic units to recruit and retain faculty, develop academic programs, support faculty research and teaching, and engage in the intellectual mission of the university. She was previously dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Richard M. Durand, Dean, Kogod School of Business

Richard Durand is dean of the Kogod School of Business—the first business school in Washington, D.C.

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Louis W. Goodman, Dean, School of International Service

Louis Goodman heads the School of International Service, which is the largest school of international affairs in the United States.

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Claudio M. Grossman, Dean, Washington College of Law

As dean, Claudio Grossman has built renowned programs in experiential learning (clinics and externships), international law, law and government, intellectual property, business, and gender.

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Larry Kirkman, Dean, School of Communication

Larry Kirkman directs and develops the School of Communication's academic and professional programs in Journalism, Film and Media Arts and Public Communication. 

William M. LeoGrande, Dean, School of Public Affairs

As dean, William LeoGrande leads the School of Public Affairs, a nationally top-ranked school offering education in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, and justice at the graduate, executive and undergraduate levels.

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Peter Starr, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Peter Starr oversees the College of Arts and Sciences, which offers more than 150 majors, minors, master's, PhDs, and certificate programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, social sciences, and education.

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Keith Gill, Director, Athletics and Recreation

Keith Gill oversees AU's 11 athletics teams and intramurals and club sports. The Eagles compete in the Patriot League, which emphasizes athletics and academic competitiveness.

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William Mayer, University Librarian

The university library, headed by Bill Mayer, serves as a gateway to AU's print resources and electronic information and supports student and faculty research.

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