Welcome to the Office of the Provost. The provost is the chief academic officer at American University and is responsible for the guiding vision and leadership of the university's academic affairs. This Web page is intended to be a resource for students and faculty as well as those interested in learning more about American University. A complete list of units that report to the provost is available on the Provost Office Organizational Chart.
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Office of the Provost
202-885-2127
Fax: 202-885-2173
provost@american.edu
Leonard, Room Lower Level
Bass, Scott A.
Provost
American Magazine
The May 2013 issue of American Magazine features Office of the Provost programs and people. "Healthy Choice" (PDF) features AU's three-year bachelor's degree program in Public Health, a program supported by Megan Lintott, Manager of Special Undergraduate Programs. Prof. Naomi Baron, Executive Director of the Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning, is featured in "A Must-Read About How We Read" (PDF) and discusses her forthcoming book.
New Graduate Academic Regulations
The new Graduate Academic Regulations have been developed and will be implemented in Fall 2012. We encourage you to become familiar with this succinct document which reflects national best practices in policies that are significant to achieving a strong academic environment and strengthening the graduate student experience.
New Three-Year Scholars Program
AU offers unique and challenging three-year bachelor programs in Public Health, International Studies, and new for Fall 2013, Politics, Policy, and Law. Each three-year program provides a rigorous academic curriculum augmented in the summers and during the regular semesters with cohort courses and with other curricular experiences linked directly to the program of study.
Why AU? - Part 1
Graduate Students tell why they chose American University for their graduate studies.
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Events Calendar
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Wednesday, May 22
Honors Academic Advisors Lunch Meeting -
Friday, May 24
PrOCo -
Friday, May 31
Stem Diversity Career Expo -
Tuesday, June 11
Alumni Only Career Expo -
Friday, June 21
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AUpedia
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AU From the Inside
American University’s Academic Integrity Code sets forth standards of academic conduct, defines academic violations, and outlines the adjudication process for academic offenses.
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News
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Prof. Rosenbloom Testifies in Senate on Strategies for Government Reorganization
Distinguished Professor David Rosenbloom exemplifies the public intellectual--a visionary scholar whose ideas impact our future. Read about his recent testimony in a Senate hearing to help improve government.