American University
Organizational Structure
Spring 2016
Board of Trustees
light blue = direct report to the president
= member of the President’s Council
William P. Walker,
Director, Athletics and
Recreation
Scott A. Bass
Provost
Dean,
College of Arts and
Sciences
Interim Dean,
Kogod School of
Business
–School of Education
Dean,
School of Public Affairs
Dean,
School of
Communication
Dean,
School of Professional
and Extended Studies
–Graduate Gateway
–Professional Dev. Programs
–Wash. Mentorship Program
–Wash. Semester Program
Dean,
Washington College
of Law
Interim Dean,
Academic Affairs and
Senior Vice Provost
–AU Abroad/Abroad at AU
–Sponsored Programs
–University-wide Centers
and Institutes
Vice Provost,
Undergraduate Studies
–Advising Council
–Frederick Douglass Distinquished Scholars Program
–General Education, Univ. College,
and Learning Communities
–3-year BA Program
–University Honors Program
–University Retention
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Courtney L. Surls
VP, Development and
Alumni Relations
Douglas Kudravetz
CFO, VP
and Treasurer
David Swartz
Chief Information
Officer
David E. Taylor
Chief of Staff and Secretary,
Board of Trustees
Assistant VP,
University
Communications
Assistant VP and
Dean of Students
Office of the
General Counsel
Assistant VP,
Alumni Relations
Assistant VP,
University Budget and
Finance Resource Center
Associate Chief
Information Officer
Office of the
Secretary, Board of Trustees
–Online Content
–Web Communications
Assistant VP,
University
Marketing
–Academic Support and
Access Center
–Counseling Center
–New Student Programs
–Student Health Center
–Student Conduct and
Conflict Resolution Services
–Benefits and Wellness
–Wellness Center
–Compensation
–Child Development Center
–Alumni Communications
–Finance Analyst Team
–Enterprise Systems
–Alumni Outreach
–Finance Resource Center
–Technology Operations
–Alumni Programs
–Payroll
–Project Management
–Annual Giving
–University Budget
Assistant VP,
Campaigns and Planning
Assistant VP,
Campus Life
–Center for Community Engagement
and Service
–Center for Diversity and
Inclusion
–Faculty/Staff Assistance
–Regional Advancement
–Learning and Development
–Research and Prospect Management
–Recruiting
–Technology and Information Services
Assistant VP,
Development
–Center for Teaching, Research,
and Learning
–Editorial
–International Student and
Scholar Services
–Central School/College
Development
–Photos and Administration
–Kay Spiritual Life Center
–Planned Giving
–Design
–Student Activities
Vice Provost,
Academic Administration
–Registrar
Vice Provost,
Undergraduate Enrollment
–University Center
Assistant VP,
Housing and Dining
Programs
Assistant VP,
University Programs
Assistant Provost,
Institutional Research
and Assessment
–Mail Services
Chief Information
Security Officer
–Energy Management
–Housekeeping
–Transportation
Assistant VP,
Planning and Project
Management
–Project Management
–Sustainability
Executive Director,
University Police and
Emergency Management
Assistant VP,
Treasury
–Procurement and Contracts
–Student Accounts
–Treasury Operations
Senior Director,
Customer Services
and Support
Co-Directors,
Special Events
General Manager,
WAMU 88.5
–Programming
–Business Administration
–Corporate Marketing
–Development
–Marketing and Communications
Assistant VP,
Facilities Management
–Library Development
–Stewardship and Donor
Relations
–Financial Aid
–Local Government and
Community Relations
–Planning
–Admissions and Welcome Center
–Enrollment Systems
–Finance Communications and Web
–Athletics Advancement
–Parent Advancement
–Enrollment Marketing and
Recruitment
–Auxiliary Services and
Commercial Real Estate
–Facilities Management
Assistant VP,
Strategic Partnerships
–Administration and Fiscal Affairs
–Enrollment Communications
Assistant VP,
External Relations and
Auxiliary Services
–Employee Relations
–Marketing and Advertising
Assistant VP,
University
Publications
Assistant VP,
Human Resources
–American Magazine
–Graduate Program Directors
–Research Compliance
Manager
Mary E. Kennard
VP and General Counsel
–Career Center (Merit and
Awards)
–AU Central
Vice Provost,
Research and Dean,
Graduate Studies
Gail S. Hanson
VP, Campus Life
–Video
–WINS
University
Librarian
Teresa M. Flannery
VP, Communication
–Media Relations
Dean,
School of International
Service
Office of the President
Cornelius M. Kerwin
President
Executive Director,
Risk, Safety and
Transportation
–Environmental Health and Safety
–Fire, Safety and Emergency
Preparedness
University Controller
–Accounting
–Accounts Payable
–Capital Accounting Reporting