| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.02 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Sept. 17, 2024 |
American University
IL-57: Social Equity Recognition
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Megan
Litke Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability |
Is the institution formally recognized for leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion by a qualifying assessment or awards program?:
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s social equity recognition:
American University was designated as a First-gen Forward Institution as a part of the 2020-21 cohort. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students https://www.american.edu/media/news/20200325-first-gen-designation.cfm
https://www.american.edu/student-affairs/cdi/firstgen-faq.cfm
https://firstgen.naspa.org/files/dmfile/FS-Institution-List-February-2024.pdf
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