American University is an extensive organization made up of different facilities and departments. Explore them all and learn more about who's who at AU.

Structure of Leadership

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the university. The President reports to the Board of Trustees and serves as an ex officio member of the board. The General Counsel serves as the Board Secretary.

President

The Office of the President supports the President and the Office’s engagement with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and other stakeholders. The Office also includes the Vice President of People and External Affairs & Chief of Staff and Counselor to the President of American University, who supervises the university’s offices of human resources, government and community relations, strategic planning, equity and Title IX, and special events, and oversees WAMU 88.5.

Provost

Below the Provost are the Deans of the eight schools and colleges that comprise the university:

The College of Arts and Sciences
The Kogod School of Business
The School of Communication
The School of Education
The School of International Service
The School of Public Affairs
The Washington College of Law
The School of Professional and Extended Studies
- Graduate Gateway
- Professional Development Programs
- The Washington Mentorship Program
- The Washington Semester Program
- Washington Internships for Native Students

Also below the Provost is the Dean of Academic Affairs and Senior Vice Provost, whose office includes:

AU Abroad/Abroad at AU
The Career Center (Merit and Awards)
The Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning

Also below the Provost is the University Librarian

Also below the Provost is the Vice Provost, Academic Administration, whose office includes:

AU Central
Registrar

Also below the Provost is the Vice Provost, Research and Dean, Graduate Studies, whose office includes:

The Graduate Program Directors
The Research Compliance Manager
Sponsored Programs
University-Wide Centers and Institutes

Also below the Provost is the Vice Provost, Undergraduate Enrollment, whose office includes:

Administration and Fiscal Affairs
Admissions and Welcome Center
Enrollment Communications
Enrollment Marketing and Recruitment
Enrollment Systems
Financial Aid

Also below the Provost is the Vice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Education, whose office includes:

Academic Support and Access Center
The Advising Council
The Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars Program
General Education, University College, and Learning Communities
The Three-Year BA Program
The University Honors Program
University Retention

Also below the Provost is the Director, Institutional Research and Assessment

Divisions of AU

Alumni Relations

The leader of the division is the Vice President, Development and Alumni Relations. Below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Alumni Relations, whose office includes:

Alumni Communications
Alumni Outreach
Alumni Programs
Alumni Relations, SIS
Annual Giving

Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Campaigns and Planning, whose office includes:

Research and Prospect Management
Stewardship and Donor Relations
Technology and Information Services

Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Development - Schools and Colleges, whose office includes:

College Development (CAS, KSB, SOC, SIS, SPA)
Planned Giving

Also below the Vice President is the Director of Budget and Personnel.

Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, University Programs, whose office includes:

Athletics and Recreation Advancement
Library and Campus Initiatives
Parent and Leadership Engagement
Provost's Initiatives
Regional Advancement

Athletics and Recreation

The leader of the division is the Director, Athletics and Recreation, who reports to the President. The direct reports to the Director of Athletics include:

Senior Associate AD, Business Operations
Senior AD, Sport Supervision
Associate AD, Communications
Associate AD, Compliance and Internal Operations
Associate AD, External Relations
Director, Recreational Sport and Fitness

Campus Life

The leader of the division is the Vice President of Campus Life. Below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, whose office includes:

The Counseling Center
Orientation, Transition, and Retention
The Student Health Center
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution Services
The Wellness Center

Also below the Vice President is the Interim Assistant Vice President, Campus Life, whose office includes:

The Center for Community Engagement and Service
The Center for Diversity and Inclusion
The University Center and Student Activities

Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Campus Life

One Card and Dining
Housing and Residence Life
University Conference and Guest Services

Other Direct Reports

International Student and Scholar Services
Kay Spiritual Life Center
Title IX Office

Communications and Marketing

The leader of the division is the Vice President, Communication. Below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Communications and Media, whose office includes:

Media Relations
Online Content

Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Marketing, whose office includes:

Brand Integration, Advertising, Client Service, Management
Digital Strategy Communications
University Video

Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Publications, whose office includes:

Creative Design
Editorial and Content Strategy
Production
UCM Administration

Finance

The leader of the division is the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer. Below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, University Budget, whose office includes:

The University Budget
Payroll
Business Practice Improvement
Finance Communications and Web

Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President and Controller, whose office includes:

Accounting
Accounts Payable
Financial Reporting

Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Planning and Project Management, whose office includes:

Planning
Project Management
Sustainability

Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Facilities Management, whose office includes:

Facilities Management
Energy Management
AU Shuttle
Housekeeping

Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Treasury, whose office includes:

Treasury Operations
Student Accounts
Procurement and Contracts

Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, University Police and Emergency Management, whose office includes:

University Police
Emergency Management

Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Risk, Safety, and Transportation Programs, whose office includes:

Risk and Compliance Management
Parking and Commuter Services
Environmental Health and Safety
Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Also below the CFO is the Executive Director, Auxiliary Services and AU Airlie, whose office includes:

Auxiliary and Dining Services
Commercial Real Estate and Leasing
AU Airlie

General Counsel

The leader of the division is Acting General Council. Below the Vice President and General Counsel is the Office of General Counsel.

Information Technology

The leader of the division is the Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Below the Chief Information Officer is the Associate Chief Information Officer, whose office includes:

Application Analysis and Development
Business Intelligence and Reporting
Enterprise Infrastructures
Network Operations
Project Management
Web and Emerging Technologies

Also below the Chief Information Officer is the Senior Director, Customer Services and Support, whose office includes:

Help Desk and Technology Support Desk
IT Assets Management
Technical Support
Training and Performance Importance

Also below the Chief Information Officer is the Chief Information Security Officer.

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