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Wendy Boland OGPS | Dean's Office Operations

Wendy A. Boland is the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies for American University. In her role, Dean Boland is responsible for overseeing graduate academic regulations, graduate policies and pr

  boland@american.edu

  (202) 885-6300

Diana Burley Vice Provost for Research and Innovation and Professor URC | Vice Provost for Research Office

Diana L. Burley, Ph.D. is currently Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at American University (AU) where she also leads the Khan Cyber & Economic Security Institute and serves as a member of the

  dburley@american.edu

Mark Hayes Director, AU Abroad - Abroad at AU OGIS | AU Abroad

After his first study trip abroad to Ecuador and Peru at the age of 15, Mark caught the travel bug. While In college at Amherst, he studied in St. Petersburg, Russia, and then followed up with a semes

  hayes@american.edu

  (202) 885-1323

Bridget Trogden UEAS | Deans Office Operations

Dr. Bridget Trogden is the Dean for Undergraduate Education & Academic Student Services, with a position as Professor in the School of Education. Dean Trogden has been a principal investigator (PI) or

  trogden@american.edu

Chasity Cooper Executive Assistant to the Provost PRO | Provost's Office

Chasity Cooper is the Executive Assistant to the Provost, where they play a pivotal role in supporting the academic and administrative functions of the university's highest academic office. Chasity br

  chasity@american.edu