Policies & Procedures
American University adheres to guidelines that outline our commitment to cultivating an inclusive, discrimination-free environment. Below is a selected listing of university policies related to diversity and inclusion.
- Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy
- Sexual Violence Information
- Discrimination and Non-Title IX Sexual Misconduct
- Disability-related Policies
- Disability Grievance Policy
- Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Non-Discrimination
- Freedom of Expression Policy
- Name and Gender Identity Policy
- Sick and Safe Leave Policy
- Leave Share
Updates
- March 17, 2021
- In Solidarity with our Asian and Asian-American community
- October 7, 2020
- Tech Access and Support for our Students
- July 8, 2020
- New Guidance for International Students
- July 7, 2020
- Working for Racial Equity at American University
- June 15, 2020
- AU statement on student involvement during off-campus demonstrations and protests
- May 31, 2020
- A Message on Racism and the Pain in Our Communities
- March 26, 2020
- Addressing xenophobia and racism against Asian and Asian American communities
- February 19, 2020
- Addressing Racist Language in Our Community
- January 26, 2020
- Important Message to Students on Access to Mental Healthcare Resources
- January 9, 2020
- National Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents
- April 7, 2019
- Use of Racist Language
- August 7, 2019
- This Past Weekend’s Tragic Events
- February 27, 2019
- Response to Vote by United Methodist Church
- February 13, 2019
- Building an Inclusive Community: One Year Update
- February 5, 2019
- Update on TDR Incident
- February 1, 2019
- Concern around incident in TDR
- November 4, 2018
- National Climate and AU Community
- November 26, 2018
- Proposed Changes to Federal Guidelines on Campus Sexual Misconduct Policies
- June 24, 2018
- Dr. Amanda Taylor, Assistant VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- March 19, 2018
- Leadership on the Plan for Inclusive Excellence
- January 8, 2018
- American University Names Vicky Wilkins as New Dean for School of Public Affairs
- September 27, 2017
- Standing Together Against Hate
- September 5, 2017
- Update on Resources and Support for AU's Undocumented Students
- August 13, 2017
- Statement on the tragic and violent events in Charlottesville
- July 17, 2017
- Progress on Diversity and Inclusion
- June 23, 2017
- New Diversity and Inclusion Website
- May 23, 2017
- Board of Trustees Spring 2017 Meeting Summary
- Resolution
- May 22, 2017
- Effect of a Recent Local Tragedy
- May 14, 2017
- President's Commencement Address on Hate
- May 5, 2017
- Safety Alert and Precautions
- May 1, 2017
- Racial Incident
- February 10, 2017
- Resources and Support for AU's Undocumented Students
- January 31, 2017
- International Students in Response to Travel Ban
- January 30, 2017
- Implications of Executive Order on Immigration
- December 14, 2016
- Support for Undocumented Students
- December 13, 2016
- End of Semester Update
- November 11, 2016
- Setting the Standard for Discourse & Understanding
- September 29, 2016
- Toward Greater Inclusion (Provost Scott Bass & VP-Campus Life Gail Hanson)
- September 19, 2016
- Recent Events & Climate of Inclusion
- August 31, 2016
- President's Council on Diversity & Inclusion
- April 22, 2016
- Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan and Next Steps
- February 29, 2016
- Immediate Actions to Build a More Diverse & Inclusive University