MEMORANDUM
October 1,2008

TO:	American University Community
CC:	Richard M. Durand, Dean, Kogod School of Business  Stephen Silvia, Chair, Faculty Senate
FROM:	Scott A. Bass, Provost
SUBJECT:	Notification of Dean Richard M. Durand’s Performance Evaluation

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Periodically, and in accordance with AU Academic Regulations, the academic deans are evaluated by the Porvost to ensure a high level of performance. This year, Richard M. Durand, Dean of the Kogod School of Business, will be evaluated. The evaluation process will begin October 1, 2008 and will conclude in early January. During this time, Kogod Faculty and other members of the university community will have an opportunity to share their views on Dean Durand’s leadership of the Kogod Business School.

Additional information on the evaluation process is available at http://www.american.edu/provost/registrar/regulations/reg50.cfm.