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Human Resources
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016-8054
United States
Valuing Community
Human Resources is committed to facilitating opportunities to come together as a community to enrich personal experiences and workplace culture.Ìý
In an effort to further our commitment to Inclusive Excellence at AU, Human Resources sponsors a number of groups and programs open to all, including AU Connects, faculty & staff community groups, support groups, and learning communities. Most recently, we have launched these groups and programs in the last year:
CHEWS -ÌýJoin the Climate, Health, Equality, and World Systems, also known asÌýCHEWS, learning community for monthly conversations over the lunch hour. While 'chewing' on your lunch, chat about the interconnections betweenÌýclimate, health, and equality. Reading resources for meetings will be available in the Teams site once you are registered for the program.ÌýÌý
(Peri)menopause Support Group - Perimenopause and menopause are important times of transition. Join other members of the AU Community experiencing this change of life for support, education, and hopefully some laughter.Ìý
AU Community Resource: What Is There for Faculty and Staff? - This isÌýaÌýnewÌýonboarding presentation designed to welcomeÌýnewÌýhires and help them get involved at AU.ÌýLearn about AhealthyU, RecFit, Center for Well-Being, AUPD, the Office of Sustainability, and Office of Human ResourcesÌýon how they support AU faculty and staff.ÌýHosted on Workday, this program is perfect forÌýnewÌýhires, but all faculty and staff are welcome to attend.ÌýJoin us and learn how you can engage with the AU community!ÌýÌý(Please note: you will need to be logged into Workday to register!)
If you have any questions or ideas for groups or programs or need assistance for a facilitated meeting or presentation with AU Connects, please contact Dr. Shannon Telenko, Consultant for Talent Strategies.
Click the expandable links below to learnÌýmoreÌýaboutÌýInclusive ExcellenceÌýatÌýAUÌýasÌýwellÌýasÌýother communities that provide employee support on campus.
Campus Communities
Black Faculty & Staff Community Group ÌýDisabililty+ Faculty & Staff Community Group International Faculty & Staff Community Group Latino and Hispanic Faculty & Staff Community Group LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Community Group People of Color Faculty & Staff Community Group AANHPI Faculty & Staff Community Group Military-Connected Faculty & Staff Community Group
The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) works to create a strong community by valuing and engaging the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, and staff in order to cultivate collaboration, innovation, and leadership on campus and beyond. Our office also addresses issues of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct to ensure compliance with local and federal civil rights laws. Our aim is to live out our values of inclusive excellence by leading with conviction, modeling compassion, and inspiring efforts that build a better world for all of us.
We encourage all of our community to participate in the many activities and events designed to start conversations and help us find our similarities and understand our differences.
Kay has been a "house of prayer for all people" and is home to more thanÌý. Kay has championed the idea of unity in differences, seeking to help each community live out its own vibrant faith as our way of celebrating religious perspectives rather than trying to water our religious expressions down into a lowest common denominator kind of experience. Kay is a home for students, faculty, and staff of any and all faiths. All of our communities of faith are open to visitors who are either looking for religious community or who are simply curious to learn something about different religious traditions. All of our services are open to all.
Our unique looking building—a round structure with a sixteen-foot impressionist flame on top—sits on the north side of the university's Eric Friedheim Quad directly opposite the library on the south end. These two structures comprise the intellectual and spiritual "poles" of American University, reflecting the institution's commitment to both intellectual and spiritual pursuits, to "knowledge and vital piety combined."
The mission of the Veterans Lounge is to provide a space for the AU military community to gather for camaraderie and mutual support toward achieving academic objectives.
For faculty and staff, AU now has a Military-Connected Faculty & Staff Affinity Group. Consider as a member.
Raising healthy and happy children can be as challenging as it is rewarding. This group brings together faculty and staff from across campus to share parenting experiences. Join the today!
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American University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and pregnancy or related conditions, age, marital status, genetic information, personal appearance, matriculation, family responsibilities, political affiliation, disability, familial status, source of income, place of residence or business, veteran status, or any other protected basis and prohibits discrimination in any program or activity that it operates, as required by federal or local laws and their implementing regulations and University policies, including in employment and admission.
Inquiries about Title IX and American University’s nondiscrimination policies may be referred to the University’s Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. The Assistant Vice President for Equity and Title IX Coordinator may be contacted at the Office of Equity and Title IX, 3201 New Mexico Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20016, equityoffice@american.edu, or 202-885-8080.
American University’s nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures can be located at theÌýUniversity’s policy webpage or the Office of Equity and Title IX webpage.
To report or make a complaint of discrimination, including sex discrimination, please use theÌý.
Look for the IE logo for Inclusive Excellence resources and materials.
Community News & Events
Inclusive Excellence: Year 2
AU's IE Plan guides efforts across our campus and community to build a culture where everyone feels included.
AU Connects
AU Connects is a network of AU community membersÌýwho provide skilled facilitation around topics related to different perspectives, supporting equal opportunity, and Inclusive Excellence. Contact Dr. Shannon Telenko to learn more.
Connect with AU Community Groups
Interested in learning more about our faculty and staff community groups? Join one or all of the group listservs to receive updates and information on future events.