University Policies
Explore AU's policies, including policies on Confidentiality of Student Records, Drug Policy, and Alcohol and Other Drug Policies.
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.
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.
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.
Reporting to the Provost are the Deans of the eight schools and colleges that comprise the university, including:
Also reporting to the Provost are the following Academic Affairs leaders:
For further information, please consult the Office of the Provost Organizational Chart.
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:
Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Campaigns and Planning, whose office includes:
Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Development - Schools and Colleges, whose office includes:
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:
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:
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:
Also below the Vice President is the Interim Assistant Vice President, Campus Life, whose office includes:
Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Campus Life
Other Direct Reports
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:
Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Marketing, whose office includes:
Also below the Vice President is the Assistant Vice President, Publications, whose office includes:
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:
Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President and Controller, whose office includes:
Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Planning and Project Management, whose office includes:
Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Facilities Management, whose office includes:
Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Treasury, whose office includes:
Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, University Police and Emergency Management, whose office includes:
Also below the CFO is the Assistant Vice President, Risk, Safety, and Transportation Programs, whose office includes:
Also below the CFO is the Executive Director, Auxiliary Services and AU Airlie, whose office includes:
The leader of the division is Acting General Council. Below the Vice President and General Counsel is the Office of General Counsel.
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:
Also below the Chief Information Officer is the Senior Director, Customer Services and Support, whose office includes:
Explore AU's policies, including policies on Confidentiality of Student Records, Drug Policy, and Alcohol and Other Drug Policies.
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