Policies and Procedures
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Policies and Procedures
Links to selected policies, procedures, and guidance documents related to Acadmic Affairs are contained on this page. For additional information, please visit the University Policy Library.
Administrative Policies
- Alcohol Service at University Events
- Animals in Campus Buildings
- Curriculum Development Review and Approval
- Establishing Degree Conferral Dates
- Establishment, Review, and Rechartering of Centers, Institutes, and Other Scholarly Initiatives
- Financial Conflicts of Interest (FCOI)
- Graduate Financial Aid
- Instructional Revenue Center (IRC) Guidelines
- Intellectual Property & Copyright
- International Travel Policy
- Minimum Course Enrollment Guidelines
- University Faculty and Personnel Operating Status
Faculty Policies and Guidance
- Beyond SETs Guidance (PDF)
- Endowed Chairs/Professorships (PDF)
- Establishment of Joint Appointments
- Expectations and Guidelines for Faculty Conduct at American University (PDF)
- Faculty Manual
- Guest Speakers in the Classroom: Guidelines for Orderly Expression and Safety (PDF)
- Internally Designated Faculty Research Accounts Policy
- DOF/CFA Instructions for Submitting Files for Action
- Mental Health Issues in the Classroom Memo and FAQ (PDF)
- Procedures for Addressing Faculty Conflicts of Interest (COIs)
- Procedures for Senior Administrative Searches (PDF)
- Spending Policy for Faculty Start-Up Funds and Institutional Support Funds
- Standards for Obtaining Objective External Letters for Tenure and Promotion
- Target of Opportunity Faculty Search Waiver Request (PDF)
- Target of Opportunity Procedures (PDF)
- Tenure, Promotion, and Reappointment Guidelines Updates
Student Policies and Regulations
- Academic Integrity Code
- Academic Regulations
- Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA)
- Final Exam Policy
- First-Time Non-Degree Student Registration
- Graduate Assistants Assignment Policy
- Hazing Policy
- Participation at Commencement
- Posthumous Degrees
- Revocation of Degrees, Certificates, and Credit Policy
- Student Academic Grade Grievances Policy