Influence of Slavery on AU's Founding
The Working Group on the Influence of Slavery on American University was formed in 2018 to investigate the place of slavery in AU’s history, explore its implications, and recommend ways to address that history.
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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
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The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment provides accurate and meaningful information and analysis to University decision makers, the AU community, and external stakeholders in order to advance the University's mission and foster a culture of continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness.
Community Messages
- July 31, 2024
- President Jonathan Alger shares his plans for a community-wide listening tour and unveils his vision for a civic education initiative
- April 21, 2024
- Statement on the AU Undergraduate Senate Resolution
- January 25, 2024
- Taking Immediate Actions to Support Safety and Sense of Belonging
- January 19, 2024
- Arrest and Resolution in 2022 Leonard Hall Incident
- January 17, 2024
- Enhancing AUx2 to Improve Learning and Address Antisemitism and Other Forms of Hate
- November 21, 2023
- Actions on Campus Safety, Climate, and Educational Opportunities
- November 1, 2023
- Safety and Support Community Webinar - Friday, 11/3
- October 25, 2023
- Threatening Anti-Palestinian Notes in Kerwin Hall
- October 24, 2023
- Leadership Announcements - Acting Provost and VP of Inclusive Excellence
- October 20, 2023
- Antisemitic Graffiti in Letts Hall
- October 12, 2023
- Supporting Our Community
- October 9, 2023
- Addressing Violence, Seeking Peace
- September 15, 2023
- Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Implementing the Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions
- June 30, 2023
- Responding to Recent Supreme Court Decisions
- June 29, 2023
- Today's Supreme Court Decision
- June 23, 2023
- American University's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
- April 4, 2023
- VP of Inclusive Excellence
- February 10, 2023
- Crafting the Next Chapter for Campus Life, Undergraduate Enrollment, and Inclusive Excellence
- January 25, 2023
- Continuing Our Work to Address Antisemitism
- November 9, 2022
- Announcing Community-Wide Engagement on Sexual Harassment and Violence
- September 26, 2022
- Antisemitic Symbol Found in Anderson Hall
- April 26, 2022
- Rejecting Antisemitism and Promoting Dialogue
- March 8, 2022
- Supporting Ukraine and Pursuing Peace
- March 3, 2022
- Changemakers Year 3: Momentum, Milestones, and Forging Ahead
- 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