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Jennifer Arnold Manager, Faculty Affairs DOF | Deputy Provost & Dean of Faculty Office

Anna Olsson Assistant Vice Provost of the Center for Teaching, Research & Learning DOF | Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE)

Anna has been in the role of leading the Center for Faculty Excellence since 2023, and has worked at  the Center (and its predecessors) since 2009. She also holds a term faculty position in SPA's Depa

  aolsson@american.edu

  (202) 885-6077

Elizabeth Romig Director, Career Education & Outreach DOF | Career Center

Liz has served as Interim Assistant Vice Provost, AU Career Center and AU Abroad, since June 2025.  In this role, she oversees the high-performing AU Career Center and AU Abroad.  As Director of Caree

  romig@american.edu

  (202) 885-1413

Alison Thomas Hurst Senior Professorial Lecturer CAS | Literature

Alison Thomas has taught at AU since 2005, and has offered courses in the Department of Literature and in the American Studies Program. Her research focuses on information literacy and the teaching of

  athomas@american.edu

  (202) 885-8945