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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.

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