2015-03-13T10:24:06-05:00 2014-04-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 2010 CORPORATE RIDGE SUITE 400 MCLEAN VA 22102 990 2013-05-01 530196549 American University % JOHN SMIELL CONTROLLER AMER 2028852841 c/o Controllers Office Suite 200 Washington DC 200168020 DOUGLAS KUDRAVETZ CFO, VP & Treasurer 2028852841 2015-03-11 true MARY TORRETTA P00847851 2028852841 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Douglas Kudravetz c/o Controllers Office Washington DC 200168020 990975218 false X www.american.edu X 1893 DC AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, COEDUCATIONAL UNIVERSITY LOCATED ON AN 85-ACRE CAMPUS IN WASHINGTON, DC. 25 25 9058 450 800392 -701473 31666868 35321051 558488961 571880929 30036164 40198183 0 0 620191993 647400163 103638989 103621852 0 0 279952885 297676642 0 0 18330724 182720166 175822959 566312040 577121453 53879953 70278710 1419399768 1548811055 543346947 547273902 876052821 1001537153 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 151689380 468062876 INSTRUCTION: THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION IS CARRIED OUT BY ALMOST 800 FULL-TIME TEACHING AND RESEARCH FACULTY IN SIX ACADEMIC DIVISIONS OFFERING 61 BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS, 54 MASTER'S PROGRAMS, 11 DOCTORAL PROGRAMS, AND J.D., S.J.D., AND LL.M PROGRAMS. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM ARE OFFERED AS WELL. STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO= 12:1. AVERAGE CLASS SIZE= 22.4 STUDENTS. 103621852 103621852 SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY AWARDS FINANCIAL AID TO STUDENTS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. ONCE A STUDENT IS ADMITTED, THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE WILL DETERMINE NEED AND DEVELOP A FINANCIAL AID AWARD THAT INCLUDES FUNDS FROM THE PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE STUDENT QUALIFIES. TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR FINANCIAL AID, A STUDENT MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN OR ELIGIBLE NON-CITIZEN IN A DEGREE PROGRAM. 55925031 72642714 AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES: UNIVERSITY DORMITORIES, CONSISTING OF TEN RESIDENCE HALLS,PROVIDE LIVING QUARTERS FOR ALMOST 4,000 STUDENTS. 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THE COLLECTIONS SERVE AS A TEACHING RESOURCE FOR THE ART DEPARTMENT AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, AS WELL AS TELLING THE STORY OF MODERN ART AND ITS OFFSHOOTS IN WASHINGTON DC, WITH SIDE STORIES RELATED TO WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN THE LARGER CONTEMPORARY WORLD. THE MUSEUM FEATURES OVER 30,000 SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITION SPACE FOR THESE TWO COLLECTIONS. THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME TO VISIT THE MUSEUM AND EXHIBITIONS FREE OF CHARGE. INDEED, THE KATZEN ARTS CENTER IS NOW A DESTINATION FOR CERTAIN TOUR GROUPS IN WASHINGTON DC. Intended Uses of Endowment Funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 THE UNIVERSITY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF APPROXIMATELY 450 INDIVIDUAL FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES. ITS ENDOWMENT INCLUDES BOTH DONOR RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS. AS REQUIRED BY GAAP, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS, INCLUDING FUNDS DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FUNCTION AS ENDOWMENTS, ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSCENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The University has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, except for taxes on income from activities unrelated to its exempt purpose. Such activities resulted in no net taxable income in fiscal year 2014 and 2013. Other amounts included on Form 990 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4B and Part XII, Line 4B Scholarships allowance reported for financial statement purposes. true true true true true true true false false false false false false false false true false true Publication of Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy Schedule E, Part I, Line 3 UNIVERSITY'S NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY TOWARDS RACE, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, HANDICAP, OR SEX IS NOTED IN ALL ADMISSION PUBLICATIONS, APPLICATION FORMS, TRANSFER GUIDES, MEDIA SOLICITATIONS FOR STUDENTS AND ALL OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY PUBLICATIONS. AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION THAT OPERATES IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. MORE IMPORTANTLY, SUCH COMPLIANCE STEMS FROM THE HISTORY AND TRADITION OF THE UNIVERSITY THAT EMBRACES AND EXPRESSES THE DEEPEST VALUES OF THE HUMAN COMMUNITY- EQUALITY, OPENNESS, AND THE DIGNITY OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL. THE FACT THAT THE UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND EXPRESSION, AGE, OR DISABILITY IS, IN FACT, CONSISTENT WITH AND A REFLECTION OF ITS SPECIAL TRADITION OF SOCIAL JUSTICE. EXTENDING THAT TRADITION INTO THE PRESENT, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, AND NONDISCRIMINATION APPLY TO EVERY ASPECT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ADMISSION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. Government Assistance Schedule E, Part I, Line 6a THE UNIVERSITY RECEIVES US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STUDENT AID FUNDS- USE OF SUCH FUNDS IS AUDITED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES ISSUED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. true Central America and the Caribbean Program Services Study Abroad 72274 East Asia and the Pacific Program Services Study Abroad 843306 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 1 Program Services Study Abroad 7078086 Middle East and North Africa Program Services Study Abroad 896745 North America Program Services Study Abroad 30595 Russia and the Newly Independent States Program Services Study Abroad 438771 South America Program Services Study Abroad 371094 South Asia Program Services Study Abroad 366121 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 Program Services Study Abroad 771087 North America Grantmaking 23000 Central America and the Caribbean Program Services Research & Training 37843 East Asia and the Pacific Program Services Research & Training 549574 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Program Services Research & Training 427127 Middle East and North Africa Program Services Research & Training 315289 South America Program Services Research & Training 610443 South Asia Program Services Research & Training 60767 Sub-Saharan Africa Program Services Research & Training 28466 Central America and the Caribbean Investments 109311000 2 1 2 1 12920588 109311000 122231588 North America Subaward 23000 check 1 true false false false true false SCHEDULE F, PART I Annually, more than 850 students participate in the abroad program. Undergraduates selected from more than 100 programs which span diverse cultures and languages on all continents. The University is the recipient of several contracts to conduct research for the US Department of State and other agencies as well as to provide educational management support to foreign institutions of higher education. true Howard University 8701 Washington Ave Washington DC 200168025 530204707 501(c)(3) 68888 Subaward National Space Grant Foundation 1645 9th Ave SE Ste 149 Albany OR 97322 522288711 501(c)(3) 107700 Subaward The INSPIRE Project Inc 107 S West St Alexandria VA 22314 954418628 501(c)(3) 36820 Subaward The Tides Center PO Box 29907 San Francisco CA 941290907 943213100 501(c)(3) 38995 Subaward Gallaudet University 800 Florida Ave NE Washington DC 20002 530199507 501(c)(3) 18485 Subaward George Washington University 2121 I St NW Ste 601 Washington DC 20052 530196584 501(c)(3) 28988 Subaward The Catholic University 620 Michigan Avenue NE Washington DC 20003 530196583 501(c)(3) 21628 Subaward Yale University 47 College St New Haven CT 065208047 060646973 501(c)(3) 363280 Subaward Aries Scientific Inc 3600 Corey Road Malibar FL 32950 202975272 501(c)(3) 24453 Subaward Purdue University 155 S Grant St West Lafayette IN 479072114 356002041 501(c)(3) 39042 Subaward University of Miami 1400 NW 10th Avenue Dominion Tower 10th Floor Miami FL 33136 590624458 501(c)(3) 247635 Subaward University of the District of Columbia 4200 Conneticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008 530196583 501(c)(3) 27988 Subaward Carnegie Institute of Washington 1530 P St NW Washington DC 200051933 530196523 501(c)(3) 215620 Subaward The Geneva Foundation 917 Pacific Avenue Tacoma WA 98402 420942424 501(c)(3) 25558 Subaward Loyola Marymount University 1 LMU Drive Los Angeles CA 90045 951643334 501(c)(3) 21480 Subaward Vassar College 124 Raymond Avenue Poughkeepsie NY 12604 141338587 501(c)(3) 18160 Subaward World Wildlife Foundation 1250 24th Street NW Washington DC 20037 521693387 501(c)(3) 25250 Subaward University of Kansas 3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City KS 66160 481108830 501(c)(3) 46977 Subaward YRGaitonde Medical Educational&Research Fdn 1110 Vermont Avenue NW Washington DC 20005 300108263 501(c)(3) 21181 Subaward Regents of the University of California 1111 Franklin Street Oakland CA 946075200 943067788 501(c)(3) 69474 Subaward Duke University 324 BLACKWELL ST Durham NC 27708 560532129 501(c)(3) 6148 Subaward Syracuse University 900 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse NY 13244 150532081 501(c)(3) 22329 Subaward 22 Student Scholarships 9544 102087353 Procedure for Monitoring Use of Grant Funds In the U.S. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grants to Organizations in the U.S. AU partners with other Universities as necessary to perform the scope of the work outlined in the grants agreements. Prior to engaging with these sub-awardees, AU performs a risk assessment including a review of the most recent financial statements as well as ensuring they are not listed as a debarred entity with any federal agency. Grants to Individuals in the U.S. Schedule I, Part III, Line 1 ALL STUDENTS RECEIVING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS ARE JUDGED WORTHY BY THE UNIVERSITY'S ASSESSMENT ON THE BASIS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVMENT, FINANCIAL NEED AND SIMILAR STANDARDS. APPROXIMATELY 75% OF FULL TIME FRESHMEN APPLIED FOR NEED BASED FINANCIAL AID. X X X true true X X X X X X false true false false false false false true false Cornelius M Kerwin President 625158 0 246800 0 45136 0 25500 0 18304 0 960898 0 0 0 Scott A Bass Provost 386594 0 146800 0 40219 0 25500 0 22393 0 621506 0 0 0 Donald L Myers CFO/ VP Finance/ Treasurer 524550 0 195550 0 31674 0 25500 0 14363 0 791637 0 0 0 Mary E Kennard VP & University Counsel 349189 0 96050 0 9833 0 25913 0 9660 0 490645 0 0 0 Gail S Hanson VP Campus Life 289121 0 57000 0 3916 0 25573 0 2677 0 378287 0 0 0 Thomas J Minar VP Development & Alumni Rel 293282 0 52500 0 159663 0 25773 0 5306 0 536524 0 92120 0 Teresa Flannery VP of Communication 225794 0 0 330 0 23600 0 21736 0 271460 0 0 0 Claudio M Grossman Dean & Professor 464617 0 0 20464 0 25500 0 9764 0 520345 0 0 0 David G Swartz CIO 302564 0 0 5757 0 25567 0 14395 0 348283 0 0 0 Michael J Ginzburg Professor 411125 16716 28458 15967 472266 Robert D Dinerstein Professor 310975 448 29901 16965 358289 Barbara Romzek Dean & Professor 291794 447 30250 22032 344523 Brenda Smith Professor 294344 267 23343 5394 323348 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Housing allowance or residence for personal use THE PRESIDENT RESIDES IN UNIVERSITY OWNED ON-CAMPUS HOUSING AS A CONDITION OF HIS EMPLOYMENT AND FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE UNIVERSITY. THE RESIDENCE IS USED FOR UNIVERSITY-RELATED BUSINESS AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. Spousal Travel THE UNIVERSITY REIMBURSES REASONABLE AND NECESSARY BUSINESS TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE SPOUSE OF THE PRESIDENT WHEN ACCOMPANYING THE PRESIDENT ON OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY BUSINESS. SPOUSAL TRAVEL IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. Health Club American University provides memberships to various business clubs in Washington D.C. for the president and other officers. The use of the clubs is limited to American University business purposes and the expenses are reviewed according to the expense reimbursement policies of the University. Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan Schedule J, Part I, Line 4b OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY PARTICIPATE IN A BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES PROVISIONS THAT FALL UNDER SECTION 457(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOLLOWING OFFICER RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUCH SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED PLAN: THOMAS MINAR, $29,000, ALL OF WHICH ARE REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II. AMOUNTS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J , PART II, COLUMN (B)(III) INCLUDE DEFERRED COMPENSATION AMOUNTS UNDER A BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 457(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THESE AMOUNTS WERE DISTRIBUTED FROM A QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN TRUSTEE ACCOUNT DUE TO VESTING. FOR THOMAS MINAR, A TOTAL OF $121,120 WAS CONTRIBUTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION BY THE UNIVERSITY FROM 2010 - 2014, OF WHICH $92,120 WAS ALSO REPORTED ON PRIOR YEAR FORM 990S AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION. $34,145 REPRESENTS INVESTMENT EARNINGS THEREON WHILE HELD IN TRUST. Non-fixed payments Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Officers of the University participate in a board of trustees approved executive compensation program which includes an incentive compensation plan. The annual amount is capped at a percentage of their salary. The plan is based on the achievement of certain programmatic goals and objectives for the officers' units and the university. The goals are non-revenue related goals. The plan is approved by the compensation committee and the committee reviews and approves the annual awards based on the performance achieved on the agreed-upon goals. 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District of Columbia, EIN 53-6001131, CUSIP #25484JAH3 and #25484JAJ9, Issue Date: 08/16/06, Issue Price: $99,975,000, Description of Purpose: The proceeds of the Bonds were used to finance a portion of the costs of: (a) capital improvements located on the University's main campus, consisting primarily of the construction, furnishing and equipping of the School of International Service building and the renovation, furnishing and equipping of Nebraska Hall residence hall, including related infrastructure, landscaping, parking and other real property improvements, (b) to refund on a current basis the Series 1996 Bonds, originally issued on 10/16/96, (c) to pay the cost of credit enhancement for the Bonds, and (d) to pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds. District of Columbia, EIN 53-6001131, CUSIP #25484JAG5, Issue Date: 04/04/03, Issue Price: $37,000,000, Description of Purpose: (a) Project to be located on the University's main campus at 4400 Massachusettes Avenue, N.W., consisting primarily of the construction, renovation, furnishing and equipping of a new comprehensive arts facility named the Katzen Arts Center and (b) capital improvements to an existing facility located at 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., including the renovation, furnishing and equipping of the facility, to accommodate a new performing arts theatre named the Greenberg Theatre. Schedule K, Part II, Col. A, Line 1 Proceeds of the current refunding issue were $60,900,000. However, the form definition of proceeds excludes those proceeds to retire bonds, and therefore, this line item is zero. 57468 Merit Scholarship Education JP Morgan Chase Peter Scher Key Employee 3142500 Interest on Bank Loan false Business Transactions with Interested Persons Schedule L, Part IV Transaction with JP Morgan Chase - Peter Scher is a trustee of American University and a key employee of JP Morgan Chase. The Bank loan from JP Morgan Chase was awarded based on a competitive bid process resulting in the most favorable rate and terms. Trustee Scher rescused himself from the board of trustees' decision to accept the JP Morgan chase loan. X 50 248850 Opinion of Expert X 157000 Opinion of Expert X 102 2894134 MARKET VALUE X Software and Licenses 5 457576 Market Value X Meals and Gift Cards 37 21420 Market Value 7 false true false Organization's Mission Form 990, Part III, Line 1 CHARTERED BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS IN 1893, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IS AN INDEPENDENT, COEDUCATIONAL UNIVERSITY LOCATED ON AN 85-ACRE CAMPUS IN WASHINGTON, DC. A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, PRACTICAL IDEALISM, AND A PASSION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DEFINE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY. OUR ACADEMIC STRENGTHS ARE GROUNDED IN SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND A COMMITMENT TO CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY. Other Program Services Form 990, Part III, Line 4d ACADEMIC SUPPORT - THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES, ACADEMIC COMPUTER SERVICES, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND SUPPORT FOR THE SIX ACADEMIC DIVISIONS. STUDENT SERVICES - HEALTH AND COUNSELING, CAREER CENTER, UNIVERSITY REGISTRAR, FINANCIAL AID AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES, SPORTS AND RECREATION. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, SPACE MANAGEMENT, SECURITY, MAIL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. RESEARCH- RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECTS FUNDED BY FEDERAL AND PRIVATE AGENCIES. PUBLIC SERVICE - THE OPERATION OF WAMU 88.5 FM, A 24-HOUR, 50,000 WATT PUBLIC RADIO STATION LICENSED TO THE UNIVERSITY SINCE 1961. American University: Partner in Our Community COMMUNITY SERVICE Many of AU's partnerships with local governments, businesses, and individuals exemplify the university's commitment to public service. AU views itself as a private university with a public responsibility. During the 2014 calendar year, more than 3,200 AU students contributed APPROXIMATIVELY 130,000 hours of community service in the District of Columbia. The university worked with numerous local organizations and participated in myriad community service activities including: Campus Kitchen Project, Community-Based Learning and Research, DC Reads, DC Reads "Kids to Campus Day", Dr. Seuss Day, Freshman Service Experience and One-Day Service Events WORKING WITH DC SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS AU's School of Education, Teaching & Health prepares education students to become elementary and secondary school teachers. AU places student teachers in DC classrooms full time for 15 weeks to assist in teaching all aspects of the school curriculum. The DC Public Schools Chancellor has praised AU's partnerships and projects with public schools, ranging from professional training to volunteer tutoring to workshops and programs across academic disciplines. Some of the programs include: 1) Institute for Innovation in Education, an interdisciplinary organization committed to conducting, administering, and disseminating educational research and research-informed professional development initiatives. 2) Math for America DC (MfA DC) and From the Laboratory to the Classroom: Building Capacity for Math and Science Teaching in the Classroom (Lab2Class) programs. The goal of both programs is to ensure excellence in science and/or mathematics teaching in DC public and public charter middle and high schools by recruiting, training, and retaining talented science and mathematics teachers who commit to teaching in DC schools for a four-year period. 3) The Team Nutrition program where AU works with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education to expand nutrition education and wellness activities in 12 high-need middle schools in DC. 4) Jumpstart, a program that offers language and literacy development in preschools serving low-income children. Seventy AU students from across campus, known as Corps members, volunteer with this AmeriCorps program, partnering with three public charter schools in Ward 7 and 8. 5) Imagination Quest (IQ) involves collaboration between AU and Imagination Stage. Through an AU grant, more than 60 teachers in the DC public schools, grades K-12, have taken a three-credit graduate course in arts-based teaching and learning. 6) The Eagle Endowment for Public and Community Service is a student-initiated endowment fund that provides service grants to students three times a year. In recent years, grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 have been awarded for projects in DC public schools and elsewhere. 7) WAMU 88.5 FM's Youth Voices program teaches selected high school students how to create a radio feature story about an issue that affects their lives and community. WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW The Washington College of Law's highly-ranked clinical programs provide free legal services to poor and otherwise underrepresented area residents. About 230 law students per year participate in these clinics, which serve a variety of clients. In addition, eight WCL students each year represent low-income clients facing eviction in DC Landlord and Tenant Court as participants in the DC Law Students in Court program, an independent legal service provider in the District. The law school's Equal Justice Foundation (EJF), established in 1989, provides grants to law students who have obtained unpaid summer positions with public interest organizations, which provide critical services to underrepresented members of the local community. AN OPEN DOOR POLICY AU maintains a good neighbor policy by working with neighbors, local community organizations, and the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions in the campus area. Led by the director of community relations, the university's outreach efforts also include maintaining ongoing contact with several District of Columbia offices and agencies. On a more informal level, representatives of American University also meet and interact with members of the neighboring communities on a regular basis. An integral part of its good neighbor policy includes making the campus a valuable asset and resource for the local community, as AU welcomes the public use of many of its facilities, resources, and community-centric programs. Continued Education DC residents are welcome at AU's Bender Library to study and access print materials, library catalog, and databases. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) offers classes in the fall and spring for intellectually curious "seasoned learners" with a genuine interest in continuing their learning with like-minded people. The Community Audit Program is open to individuals ages 60 and older who live in the 20016 zip code surrounding the university. Residents may audit one course each fall, spring, and summer semester for the nominal fee of $100 (plus course fees). The Community Audit Program, alongside the Alumni Audit Program, supports the Alumni Association Scholarship. The Arts The Katzen Arts Center and American University Museum serves as an important venue for the DC arts community. It hosts a variety of programs ranging from student performances to lectures on environmentally sound business practices and film screenings. DC residents are invited to attend open rehearsals or take tours of the galleries. Many of the exhibits shown at the museum have earned regional, national, and international accolades. District children are the focus of Kids at the Katzen, which presents creative activities and summer sports camps. AU welcomes neighbors to exciting campus sports events. Patriot League championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and winning programs in basketball, soccer, wrestling, and other sports give area residents a chance to share in AU's school spirit. The Eagles strive to be the home team for the entire city. Additionally, residents may use the university's athletic facilities by becoming members of the William I Jacobs Fitness Center in our sports center. A GREEN LEADER IN DC AU's Strategic Plan names "an active pursuit of sustainability" as one of its ten visionary goals. Since the plan was published in 2009, the university's sustainability leadership has been recognized in national rankings and ratings: STARS Gold Rating, Sierra Club Cool Schools and the Princeton Review Green Honor Roll. The university's Sustainability Plan outlines a path for continuing this leadership by enhancing sustainability in curriculum, research, and co-curricular activities, while achieving ambitious operational sustainability goals, and expanding outreach programs that integrate sustainability into our administrative planning and campus culture. Since 2010, all new buildings have been designed to earn at least LEED Gold ratings. Moreover, AU is one of only three universities in the world to incorporate LEED-compliant practices as standard facilities operations and maintenance procedures, tracking 25 existing buildings to earn LEED certifications. The pressing need to address climate change has motivated AU to set its sights on becoming carbon-neutral by 2020. Since AU president Neil Kerwin signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, the university has pursued its climate plan rigorously, including: reducing total energy consumption even as our physical footprint has expanded; installing the largest combined solar electric and hot water systems in any city on the East Coast; purchasing 100 percent green power; and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from air travel by protecting rainforests in Costa Rica. Additionally, the university has set a goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2020. These efforts were rewarded in 2011 when AU won first place in Recyclemania, a highly competitive national contest among colleges and universities. The entire AU campus officially has been designated a public garden and arboretum by the National Arboretum and Botanic Garden Association, and Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The campus now has more than 2,500 trees comprising more than 150 species. AU has an expanding suite of sustainable transportation solutions, including: free biodiesel-fueled shuttles to the nearest Metro station; a free student-run free bike-lending program, as well as a Capitol Bikeshare station; all-electric service vehicles; a private ridesharing system; and Live Near Your Work grants to encourage employees to live near campus or close to transit. Board of Trustees Form 990, Part VI, Line 1A THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTS OF 30 MEMBERS, 26 OF WHOM HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. Form 990 Review Process Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FINANCE OFFICE AND REVIEWED BY INDEPENDENT TAX ADVISORS. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING. ACCESS TO THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS. Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND SUBMIT SUCH STATEMENT TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD WHO IS ALSO THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE UNIVERSTY. THE SECRETARY REVIEWS THOSE STATEMENTS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND REPORTS SUCH CONFLICTS TO THE BOARD CHAIR. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ALSO REQUIRES ALL MEMBERS TO NOTIFY THE BOARD PROMPTLY OF AN ACTUAL, APPARENT, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS IT ARISES, SO THAT IT CAN BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATLY AND NOT JUST ONCE PER YEAR. Process for Determining Compensation Form 990, Part VI, Lines 15a & 15b THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. THE COMMITTEE ENGAGES THIRD PARTY EXPERTS TO BENCHMARK COMPENSATION FOR THESE POSITIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS SET BY THEIR SUPERVISING OFFICER WITHIN THE CONSTRAINTS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' APPROVED UNIVERSITY OPERATING BUDGET. Document Disclosure FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AS PUBLIC INFORMATION ON THE UNIVERSITY'S WEBSITE. Transition of the CFO, Vice President & Treasurer Form 990, Part VII, Section A DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014, DONALD MYERS WAS THE CFO, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER. AFTER HIS PASSING IN JANUARY 2014, DOUGLAS KUDRAVETZ SERVED AS THE INTERIM CFO, VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER UNTIL HIS OFFICIAL APPOINTMENT IN JULY 2014. 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