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National Awards for Inclusive ExcellenceOffice of Inclusive Excellence
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Office of Inclusive Excellence
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
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.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence includes: Equity and Title IX and Inclusive Leadership and Learning.
Welcome Message from the VP of Inclusive Excellence Embracing Our Commitment to Inclusion and Community
Dear AU Community and Friends,
It is my honor and privilege to welcome you on behalf of the Office of Inclusive Excellence. As Vice President of Inclusive Excellence, I am delighted to connect with each of you as we continue our journey toward fostering a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
Virtual Community Hours with Dr. Friday
Join me as we work together to build a vibrant, welcoming, and thriving campus climate and community. Please reach out with your ideas or learn more and get involved. Community Hours are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 4:30 - 6:00 PM. Please email ie@american.edu for scheduling requests outside of Community Hours.
Dialogue Across Differences
This program aims to promote and model AU’s key values of respectful inquiry, critical thinking, active listening, and principled changemaking through a series of campus events, programs, and learning opportunities.
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AU Faculty & Staff Community GroupsStay Connected
The OIE office can be reached at ie@american.edu with general questions, ideas, or opportunities for collaboration. To report an incident of bias, discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, please access the reporting form. If you need immediate assistance, call 911 or call the AU Police Emergency Line at 202-885-3636.
Support the Office of Inclusive Excellence
The Office of Inclusive Excellence (OIE) fund supports OIE's strategic priorities by funding programs and initiatives such as Dialogue Across Differences and sponsorships for projects that promote a campus climate where people of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included. Support the important work of the Office of Inclusive Excellence with a gift today!