Leadership Guiding THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Strong higher education institutions are guided by clear academic purpose, responsible administration and a commitment to the learners and communities they serve.
Academic Direction. Institutional Responsibility.
THE A.U. brings together academic and administrative functions to support its educational mission, academic community and learner experience.
Responsible Leadership for a Higher Education Community
The leadership of a university plays an important role in maintaining academic direction, supporting institutional development and ensuring that students, faculty and academic units have a clear framework in which to operate.
At THE A.U., leadership connects the university’s mission and vision with its academic programs, schools, colleges, institutes and student-facing services.
Supporting the University From the Top Down
University Administration
Provides institutional direction and supports the effective administration of the university.
Academic Leadership
Supports academic planning, educational quality and the development of the university’s academic community.
Schools & Colleges
Academic units organize learning and professional development across different fields of study.
Institutes
Specialized institutes contribute focused academic and professional learning within the wider university structure.
Institutional Leadership
The university administration provides overall institutional direction and works to maintain an environment in which academic activities, student services and university operations can function effectively.
University Leadership
Leadership information, institutional responsibilities and official university roles should be presented here.
Administrative Responsibilities
Key areas of institutional administration, oversight and university operations can be described here.
Supporting Academic Excellence
Academic Direction
Academic leadership supports the development and coordination of educational programs and academic priorities.
Academic Community
Leadership works across schools, colleges, institutes and faculty communities to support a coherent academic environment.
Continuous Development
Higher education requires continued review, development and adaptation as learners, professions and fields of knowledge evolve.
Leadership With Academic Purpose
A university’s leadership should serve its academic mission, its learners and the integrity of its educational community.
THE A.U.’s leadership framework is connected to the university’s broader commitment to higher education, academic development, professional learning and lifelong educational opportunity.
Leadership Across the Academic Structure
THE A.U.’s academic organization provides a framework through which programs, schools, colleges and institutes contribute to the university’s educational mission.
Academic Programs
Programs provide structured educational pathways across different levels and areas of study.
Schools & Colleges
Academic communities bring related areas of learning together within the university.
Institutes
Specialized institutes support focused areas of academic and professional development.
A University With a Washington, D.C. Identity
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION is associated with Washington, D.C., a setting connected with education, public service, international affairs, business and professional activity.
The university’s identity provides an institutional context for its academic and professional educational mission.
Meet the Academic Community
University leadership works alongside faculty and staff who contribute to teaching, academic development, administration and student support.
Explore THE A.U.
Learn more about the university, its academic structure, programs and opportunities for higher education.
THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HIGHER EDUCATION — Washington, D.C.
