Center for Teaching,
Research & Learning
Center for Teaching,
Research & Learning
RESOURCES AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Academic Success Network for International Students.................... 1
Human Resources...................................................................... 12
Academic Support Center............................................................. 2
ID Cards (Housing and Dining)..................................................... 13
Audio Visual Services.................................................................... 3
Jacobs Fitness Center................................................................ 14
Career Center.............................................................................. 4
Kay Spiritual Life Center............................................................. 15
Center for Community Engagement and Service............................. 5
Library & Multimedia Production Support..................................... 16
Center for Diversity & Inclusion..................................................... 6
Office of Information Technology (OIT).......................................... 17
Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning................................. 7
Office of Merit Awards................................................................ 18
Communication Services.............................................................. 8
Office of Parking and Traffic........................................................ 19
Counseling Center........................................................................ 9
Office of Sponsored Programs.................................................... 20
Disability Support Services......................................................... 10
Writing Center............................................................................ 21
Green Teaching Certificate Program (CTRL).................................. 11
Academic Success Network for International Students
Student Services Offered:
nnCultural adjustment advising
nnAcademic skills training
nnReading, writing, and classroom adjustment coaching
Faculty Services Offered:
nnAssisting faculty with international students’ cultural expectations
nnProviding language assessment and English proficiency resources
nnAssisting faculty with language issues for international students
nnSuggesting appropriate curricular adjustments to accommodate
Academic Success Network for International Students
international student needs
Butler 410, MGC 243,
perla@american.edu
Battelle-Tomkins 255
www.american.edu/ocl/isss
202 – 885 – 3350
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Academic SuPPORT CENTER
Student Services Offered:
nnAcademic Counseling
nnWriting Appointments
nnStudy Skills Workshops
nnPeer Tutor Referrals
nnGroup tutoring
nnAccommodations and support for students with learning
disabilities or ADHD
Faculty Services Offered:
Academic Support Center
nnConsultation with ASC staff
nnRefer students to the center
MGC 243
202 – 885 – 3360
nnAssist students in arranging for testing and note
M – Th 9am – 8pm
asc@american.edu
F 9am – 5pm
www.american.edu/asc
taker accommodations
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Audio Visual Services
Student Services Offered:
nnEvent support for officially recognized student groups and clubs
nnAV needs during regular class meetings in the classroom
Faculty Services Offered:
nnVideo and computer projection and DVD/VHS playback in
the classroom
nnVideo recording of lectures
nnSkype or other video conferencing
nnDelivery of portable equipment
Audio Visual Services
nnUniversity special events requiring sound reinforcement,
projection, and audio and video recording
Audio Visual does not provide service to the WCL or the Katzen Arts
Anderson B-43
av@american.edu
M – F 7am – 11pm
www.american.edu/library/
202 – 885 – 2296
technology/av.cfm
Center. These spaces have their own dedicated AV departments.
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CAREER CENTER
Student Services Offered:
nnAssistance with all aspects of the career development process,
including choosing a major or minor
nnSupport in identifying and applying for internships, including
nnSupport for faculty internship advisors (collection of employer
evaluations, student surveys, etc.)
nnCollaboration with faculty members/academic departments on
career development programs
internships for academic credit
nnAssistance with the job search process and apply to graduate/
professional school
nnConnections with alumni and employers through workshops,
networking receptions, and recruitment events
nnAccess to online resources, including resume building and
Career Center
Butler Pavilion, 5th Floor
202 – 885 – 1804
M & F 9am – 5pm
careercenter@american.edu
Faculty Services Offered:
T & W 9am – 8pm
www.american.edu/
nnClassroom presentations on career-related topics
Th 10am – 5pm
careercenter
interviewing tools, career guides, blogs, and videos
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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SERVICE
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnConnect your course content to the DC metropolitan area nonprofit sector. Two options are available:
§§The Community-Service Learning Program (CSLP): An additional
credit is attached to a course by combining classroom study
with active civic participation; 40 hours of service are required
throughout the semester.
§§Community-based learning and research: All students in a class
do some type of project, but it may be project-based or a
certain number of hours.
nnGo to classrooms to make presentations at the start of each semester
nnHelp students and faculty identify good community and nonprofit partner groups
nnProvide orientation and evaluation sessions for students in the
Center for Community Engagement & Service
MGC 273
mfcampos@american.edu
M – F 9am – 5pm
rego@american.edu
202 – 885 – 7378
www.american.edu/volunteer
CSLP program
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CENTER FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Student Services Offered:
n nC oordinates events and programs that enhance LGBTQ,
multicultural, first generation, and women’s experiences on campus
nnCoordinates all the heritage and history month calendars
nnMulticultural and LGBTQ peer mentoring/advising programs
Faculty Services Offered:
nnCoordinates workshops including Safe Space, Trans 101, and
Creating Inclusive Communities
nnOffers an LGBTQ panel program for classes (Rainbow
Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Speakers Bureau)
nnExpertise on LGBTQ, multicultural, first generation, and women
and gender equity issues
MGC 201
202 – 885 – 3651
M & F 9am – 5pm
cdi@american.edu
T – Th 9am – 8pm
www.american.edu/ocl/cdi
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CENTER FOR TEAcHING, RESEARCH, AND LEARNING
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnWorkshops and tutorials
nnPedagogical, online learning, research, and instructional
technology consultations
nnGreen Teaching certification
nnNew faculty orientations
nnOnline teaching
nnTeaching Enhancement and Ideas Incubator grants
nnTeaching with Research Award
nnJack Child Teaching with Technology Award
nnMilton and Sonia Greenberg Scholarship of Teaching and
Learning Award
Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning
Hurst 214
ctrl@american.edu
M – F 9am – 5pm
www.american.edu/ctrl
202 – 885 – 2117
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COMMUNICATION SERVICES
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnOffice phones
nnLong distance
nnVoice conferencing
nnCellular service
Communication Services
4620 Wisconsin Ave NW
www.american.edu/oit/
M – F 7:30am – 4:30pm
network/Telephony-and-
202 – 885 – 1155
Television.cfm
peter@american.edu
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COUNSELING CENTER
Student Services Offered:
nnIntake sessions
nnSame-day emergency appointments
nnIndividual and group counseling
nnSelf-help resources
nnReferrals to private care
nnWorkshops
Faculty Services Offered:
Counseling Center
nnBrochures/Guides
nnConsultations
MGC 214
rahimi@american.edu
nnGuest lecture service
M & T: 9am – 7pm www.american.edu/ocl/
W, Th, & F: 9am – 5pm)
counseling
202 – 885 – 3500
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DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnVerifying student registration with DSS and identifying
appropriate classroom accommodations
nnArranging specialized accommodations for examinations (e.g.,
proctors, adaptive equipment, scribes)
nnClarifying student and faculty roles and responsibilities in the
accommodation process
nnConsultation and in-service training for faculty to help establish a
campus environment that is welcoming to all
Disability Support Services
MGC 206
dss@american.edu
202 – 885 – 3315
www.american.edu/ocl/dss
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GREEN TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (CTRL)
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnGet Your 2012 – 13 courses certified as Green Courses – it’s easy!
nnSelf-report by answering a number of questions about efforts to
make your course more sustainable.
nnFive different levels of the Green Teaching Certificate
nnQualified courses rewarded with a logo which can be put on syllabi
and Blackboard pages to market courses as green.
To learn more about the Green Teaching Program and to start the
application process, please visit our website at:
http://www.american.edu/ctrl/green.cfm
Green Teaching Certificate Program (CTRL)
Hurst 204 C
aolsson@american.edu
M – F 9am – 5pm
www.american.edu/ctrl/
202 – 885 – 6077
green.cfm
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HUMAN RESOURCES
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnNew hire paperwork (tax forms, I-9, direct deposit)
nnContract and payroll questions
nnBenefits
nnHolidays and leave
nnFaculty staff assistance program
nnWellness
Adjunct Faculty Assistant:
Katie Mackaye (x3751) mackaye@american.edu
Human Resources
Faculty Coordinator (CAS & SOC):
Jennifer Gorman (x3739) gorman@american.edu
3201 New Mexico Ave,
202 – 885 – 2591
Faculty Coordinator (all other schools):
Suite 350
hrfrontdesk@american.edu
Daniele Tellish (x3749) tellish@american.edu
M – F 9am – 5pm
www.american.edu/hr
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ID Cards (Housing and Dining)
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnID Cards
nnBuilding access
nnEagleBucks and meal plans
nnLibrary cards and print funds
nnJacobs Fitness Center
ID Cards (Housing and Dining)
Anderson Hall, 1st Floor
idcards@american.edu
M & F 9am – 5pm
www.american.edu/ocl/
202 – 885 – 3370
housing/aboutIDs.cfm
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JACOBs FITNESS CENTER & CASSELL FITNESS CENTER*
Services Offered:
nnGroup exercise classes
nnInstructional programs
nnPersonal training
nnClub sports/intramurals
nnFitness assessments
nnCardio & strength machines
nnFree weights
nnCircuit training
nnLap swimming
nnBasketball courts
nnEquipment rental
nnLocker rental
Jacobs Fitness Center
Jacobs Fitness Center
Su 10:30am – 10:30pm
M-Th 6am – 12am
202 – 885 – 6267
F 6am – 10:30pm
recfitness@american.edu
Sa 8:30am – 8:30pm www.american.edu/recfit
*Cassell Fitness Center: anticipated completion Fall 2013
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KAY SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER
Student Services Offered:
nnPrayer and worship with religious leaders of different faiths
nnCounseling and guidance
nnPrograms that explore moral and ethical dimensions of social,
economic, and political issues
Faculty Services Offered:
nnSpiritual and counseling services
nnAdvise on religious issues such as holiday observances
nnGuest appearances for classes
nnEducational resources
Kay Spiritual Life Center
Kay Spiritual Life Center
kslc@american.edu
M – F 9am – 9pm
www.american.edu/ocl/kay
202 – 885 – 3320
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Library and multimedia production support
Student Services Offered:
nnBorrowing
nnInterlibrary loan
nnTechnology services
nnReserves
nnClasses / workshops
Faculty Services Offered:
nnLibrary instruction session
nnVisual media for classes
nnCopyright information
nnResearch support
nnBook, media, or music purchase
nnDatabase trials
Library and Multimedia Support
Bender Library
research@american.edu
Hours: varies
library.american.edu
202 – 885 – 3232
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OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (OIT)
Student Services Offered:
nnAssistance with account issues
nnEmail issues
nnGetting connected to wireless
nnGeneral IT related questions
nnBlackboard
Faculty Services Offered:
nnAssistance with account issues
nnAccess issues
nnGetting connected to wireless
nnGeneral IT related questions
nnBlackboard
Office of Information Technology
Open 24/7/365
202 – 885 – 2550
Walk-in Assistance:
helpdesk@american.edu
M – F 10am – 6pm
www.american.edu/oit
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OFFICE OF MERIT AWARDS
Student Services Offered:
nnMentorship for undergraduate and graduate students on
nationally competitive, merit-based scholarships that help
students to fund foreign language acquisition; research, work
and cultural immersion experience overseas; and in limited
cases, graduate education
Office of Merit Awards
Letts Lower Level, Suite 6
202 – 885 – 1854
M, T, & F 9am – 5pm
meritawards@american.edu
W 9am – 8pm
www.american.edu/
Th 10am – 5pm
careercenter/meritawards
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OFFICE OF PARKING and TRAFFIC
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnParking permits
nnTickets and appeals
nnCarpool permits
nnVisitor/Guest parking
Office of Parking and Traffic
Letts Lower Level, Suite 1
parking@american.edu
M –Th 8am – 5:30pm
www.american.edu/finance/
F 8am – 5pm
publicsafety/parking
202 – 885 – 3111
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OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
FACULTY Services Offered:
nnManagement of university grants and contracts
nnResearching and identifying funding prospects
nnPreparing proposal budgets
nnSubmitting proposals to university officials for approval
nnSubmitting proposals and other required documents to funders
nnHosting events to educate faculty and staff on external fundingrelated practices
nnSafeguarding the university by ensuring compliance with internal
and external regulation, policies and procedures
Office of Sponsored Programs
4200 Wisconsin Ave NW
osp@american.edu
M – F 9am – 5pm
www.american.edu/provost/
202 – 885 – 3440
osp/
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WRITING CENTER
Student Services Offered:
nnIndividual coaching sessions
nnHandouts on the writing process
nnSmall group writing workshops (TBA)
nnWriters’ Blog (on website)
nnFacebook group
Faculty Services Offered:
nnClass visit
Writing Center
nnConsultations on crafting writing assignments
Battelle 228
www.american.edu/cas/
202 – 885 – 2991
writing
wcenter@american.edu
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