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Operations Update: Spring 2021 Plan Released
AU’s spring 2021 plan for enhanced operations released. More information is available on the COVID-19 Resources Page.
News & Announcements
Enhancements to American University's Benefits
June 26, 2020 - American University is enhancing our leave plans, specifically around parental and family leave, short-term disability, and bereavement leave to respond to issues raised by staff and faculty and further our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our community. View communications for full-time staff, full-time faculty, part-time staff, and adjunct faculty.
COVID-19 Update: DC Phase Two
On June 25, Seth Grossman and Beth Muha updated the community of how DC's Phase Two affects the AU faculty and staff.
President Burwell's April 17 Message
On April 17, President Burwell discussed the current state of affairs and planning, including the announcement that expanded telework will continue until further notice.
President Burwell's March 30
In the second update on March 30, 2020, President Burwell announces the extension of the expanded telework environment to April 24 and other information for the operating status of the university.
AU COVID-19 Update: Important Changes for our Community
March 12, 2020 - President Sylvia Burwell announcements updates and guidance to the AU Community regarding COVID-19. These updates include information and action plans for faculty, staff, and students.
COVID-19 Update to American University Faculty & Staff
March 6, 2020 -Beth Muha, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, updates AU faculty and staff about the HR response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
COVID-19: University Operations Webinar for Faculty & Staff
Hear from American University's President Sylvia Burwell, Provost Dan Myers, Vice President of Campus Life Fanta Aw, Chief of Staff and Counselor to the President Seth Grossman, and Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Doug Kudravetz regarding the university’s response to COVID-19.
Thanks for All You Do!
The continued dedication and of our staff and faculty at the University is appreciated!
Report COVID-19 Diagnosis
Faculty or Staff
If you or a family member have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or you are required to work on-site but are experiencing cold or flu symptoms, notify Employee Relations.
Upcoming Deadlines
November 1, 2020
Tuition Exchange Deadline (AU Dependent Education Benefits)
For AY 2021-2022, first-time applicants can apply online for the Tuition Exchange Scholarship by Sunday, November 1. Returning applicants need not reapply.
Upcoming Events
October 8, 2020 at 12pm
AU Dependents Education Benefits Workshop (Registration required)
October 12, 2020 at 7pm
Virtual Open House Exclusively for Dependent Children of Faculty and Staff (Registeration required)
Look for the IE logo for Inclusive Excellence resources and materials.
Virtual Events
Restorative Conversation Series
Sponsored by HR and Onyx Therapy Group
Series highlights how racial divisions, protests, police brutality, and the rise of antithetical groups, impact the mental health of AU staff. Join sessions to speak openly, listen consciously, and build community constructively.
People of Color Processing & Affinity Group
Restorative Conversation Series
September 29 | 10am - 12pm
As a person of color who may or may not identify as Black, you may wonder how your journey intersects with the racial upheaval occuring during this time.
Black, African-American and ADOS Processing & Affinity Group
Restorative Conversation Series
September 29 | 1pm - 3pm
Discuss struggles of balancing personal and professional realities, and connect in a meaningful conversation about the realities of race in America.
Non Person-of-Color Allies, Supporters, & Learners
Restorative Conversation Series
October 1 | 10am - 12pm
Learn about other perspectives, and how to best support, respond, or process activities surrounding the reality of police brutality, protests, and more.
For Allies, Accomplices, & AU Community
Restorative Conversation Series
October 6 | 10am - 12pm
Discover how to balance the needs and realities of working together, and move forward as an individual and as a collective organization.
AU Retiree Benefits
Tuesday, October 6
12pm - 1pm
Hear from Joselino Cruz-Perez, AU, and Melissa Jimeno, Mercer, about AU's retiree benefits and get answers to common retirement questions.