Since its founding in 1893, American University has benefited greatly from the devotion, service, intellectual contributions, ethical behavior, and philanthropy of many thousands of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends. In a very real sense, they also are "trustees" of the institutions by virtue of their dedication, affection, and generosity that help to ensure that the University will faithfully serve this and future generations. Those of us who have been chosen to serve as fiduciary trustees for a period of time – to safeguard the University's assets and to foster its capacity to serve others – enthusiastically and without reservation accept the following additional responsibilities as evidence of the commitment of each trustee…Read the Trustees' Statement of Commitment
Memo from Board Chairman Gary Abramson
December 1, 2009: Board of Trustees Fall 2009 Meeting Summary
The American University Board of Trustees held its fall 2009 meeting on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 on the AU campus. On November 19, eight committee meetings were held which included: Academic Affairs; Trusteeship; Finance and Investment; Alumni Affairs and Development; Audit; Campus Life; Communication; and Athletics. (A Real Estate subcommittee meeting was held on Wednesday, November 18.) An open forum was also held on November 19 to provide an opportunity for the campus community to ask questions of me, President Kerwin, and other board members in attendance. Read more...
