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American University Office of the Provost

MemorandumSeptember 12, 2023

To:
AU Community
From:
Vicky M. Wilkins, Acting Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Subject:
Data Release on Faculty Salaries and Administrative Growth

In response to a request from the Faculty Senate Working Group on Faculty Engagement, we are sharing data on AU faculty salaries and administrative growth. We are committed to transparency and want to ensure that our faculty have access to vital information that can inform our collective work.

The specific data requested by the Working Group includes:

  • Faculty Salary Information: Mean and median salary data for each rank and demographic category, meticulously disaggregated by department, where feasible, without compromising confidentiality. 
  • Demographic Composition: Detailed demographic breakdowns of our faculty across all ranks.
  • Administrative Expenditure and Employee Data: A comprehensive breakdown of employee numbers and salaries for those in administration. As requested, these data are categorized into the academic side (encompassing all under the provost's purview) and the nonacademic side (covering all other aspects). We have ensured that this historical data spans the last decade, providing a comprehensive view of our administrative growth.

You may access the complete report and dataset through the following link: Executive Summary for AU Data Release on Administrative Growth and Faculty Salaries (AU login required).

I extend my sincere appreciation to Karen Froslid Jones and Robin Beads for their hard work and expertise in preparing this comprehensive report. My thanks to the team who assisted with the report and posting the materials. 

As we move forward, I am confident that this information will play an important role in shaping our discussions and actions over the coming year.

Thank you for your dedication to our institution, and I look forward to the meaningful conversations and progress that these data will inspire.