AUA’s Mission Statement enshrines its commitment to fostering an academic environment grounded in Belonging, Access, and Community (BAC).
The BAC framework builds on AUA’s mission to serve as a center of academic excellence, innovation, inquiry, and diversity that contributes to the advancement of Armenia, the region, and the world. It also emphasizes the University’s holistic vision for community engagement and academic achievement.
AUA defines its key commitments as follows:
In service to our community, to Armenia, and to our shared future, AUA acknowledges that these principles are indispensable for fostering an environment in which the pursuit of knowledge can reach its full potential.
BAC Resources
Reporting
If you feel that you have been the victim of bias, discrimination, harassment, you can file a written complaint with the AUA Faculty Senate’s Ethics and Grievance Committee. The committee hears cases brought by any individual, who believes that the AUA Faculty Code of Conduct, Staff Conduct, AUA Statement on Academic Freedom, AUA Policy on Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, AUA Policy on Sexual Harassment, AUA Policy on Substance Abuse, AUA Policy on Main Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Employees, and/or AUA Policy on Main Rights, and Responsibilities of the Employer has been violated by any University Community Member, provided that the complainant has been affected by the violation.
For an overview of the process of reporting violations of the Codes of Conduct for faculty, staff, or students, please see AUA’s Violations of Faculty Codes and Standards Policies and Procedures.
Disability Support Services
The American University of Armenia aims to establish a learning environment which supports diverse student learning abilities and addresses challenges students may face in pursuit of their education. Students with physical, psychological, or sensory conditions, be they chronic or temporary, can access the University’s Disability Support Services (DSS). DSS will assist students who are in need of accommodations in and outside of the classroom.
Counseling Services
Counseling Services are available to all students free of charge. Through the provision of Counseling Services, namely individual and group counseling, periodic workshops, crisis intervention and referral services, Counseling Services provides AUA students with resources to solve problems, overcome possible barriers and find effective solutions to issues impeding their academic, emotional, social, personal wellness and integrity.
AUA Climate Survey Reports
The Office of Institutional Research and Assessment conducts regular surveys of students, faculty, and staff which provide useful statistics related to BAC at AUA.
Related policies
Policy on Equal Opportunity in Employment Policy
Policy on Main Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Employees
