Policies and Procedures
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Policies and Procedures
Links to selected policies, procedures, and guidance documents related to Acadmic Affairs are contained on this page. For additional information, please visit the University Policy Library.
- Alcohol Service at University Events
- Animals in Campus Buildings
- Curriculum Development Review and Approval
- Establishing Degree Conferral Dates
- Establishment, Review, and Rechartering of Centers, Institutes, and Other Scholarly Initiatives
- Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI)
- Freedom of Expression and Expressive Conduct
- Graduate Financial Aid
- Instructional Revenue Center (IRC) Guidelines
- Intellectual Property & Copyright
- International Travel Policy
- Minimum Course Enrollment Guidelines
- Statement of Values on Free Expression
- University Faculty and Personnel Operating Status
- Beyond SETs Guidance (PDF)
- Endowed Chairs/Professorships (PDF)
- Establishment of Joint Appointments
- Expectations and Guidelines for Faculty Conduct at American University (PDF)
- Faculty Manual
- Guest Speakers in the Classroom: Guidelines for Orderly Expression and Safety (PDF)
- Guidelines for Walk-Outs, Protests, and Class and Work Absences
- Internally Designated Faculty Research Accounts Policy
- DOF/CFA Instructions for Submitting Files for Action
- Mental Health Issues in the Classroom Memo and FAQ (PDF)
- Procedures for Addressing Faculty Conflicts of Interest (COIs)
- Procedures for Dean and Vice Provost Searches (PDF)
- Procedures for Provost Searches (PDF)
- Spending Policy for Faculty Start-Up Funds and Institutional Support Funds
- Standards for Obtaining Objective External Letters for Tenure and Promotion
- Target of Opportunity Faculty Search Waiver Request (PDF)
- Target of Opportunity Procedures (PDF)
- Tenure, Promotion, and Reappointment Guidelines Updates
- Academic Integrity Code
- Academic Regulations
- Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA)
- Final Exam Policy
- First-Time Non-Degree Student Registration
- Graduate Assistants Assignment Policy
- Hazing Policy
- Participation at Commencement
- Posthumous Degrees
- Revocation of Degrees, Certificates, and Credit Policy
- Student Academic Grade Grievances Policy