American University Master of Science in Organization Development - AU MSOD

Anxiety & Change: A Conversation with Bob Marshak This is the second video produced in the 'What Matters' mini-series by Quality and Equality. In this video, Bob Marshak discusses Anxiety and Change by explo...

From SPA Dean Vicky Wilkins.

"We are facing a complex and rapidly changing situation with COVID-19, both in our local community and around the world. Based on new information, and in the best interests of our community, we are announcing the following actions for the university, including WCL:
• Classes will be moved online for the rest of the semester.
• Students currently remaining in the residence halls are instructed to leave campus by Monday, March 23 and return to their permanent addresses for the remainder of the semester.
• AU will work with students to provide support to facilitate this transition. Further details will be forthcoming, including emails and webinars.
• All AU Abroad programs are canceled; students should return to their permanent address.
• Students needing help finding housing should email [email protected].
• Employees will shift to an expanded telework environment starting Monday, March 16 and continuing through Sunday, April 5. Further guidance on student workers is forthcoming.
• The university will not be closed, and services will be available on campus with limitations. University-sponsored public events, both on and off campus, and all university travel are suspended through May 5.

We understand these are significant disruptions. However, today’s actions will support the safety of our students, faculty, and staff, and also the broader public. Please visit our COVID-19 Resources website at https://www.american.edu/coronavirus, which is being updated as new information becomes available."

3/12 COVID-19 Update: Important Changes for our Community We are facing a complex and rapidly changing situation with COVID-19, both in our local community and around the world. Within the last 24 hours, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a state of emergency for the District, and the DC Departmen...

The MSOD community celebrates the publication of Professor Enrique Zaldivar’s new book, “Your Unique Cultural Lens”.

At SPA’s Founders Day Hospitality Suite with Dean Vicky Wilkins! Supporting the SPA Student Emergency Fund!

Please join us on Saturday, February 29th, to celebrate the publication of Professor Enrique Zaldivar’s new book, Your Unique Cultural Lens: A Guide to Cultural Competence.

Professor Zaldivar’s guide is designed to help develop cultural competence by increasing one’s self-awareness using the Unique Cultural Lens (UCL) Exercise to improve the ability to effectively interact, communicate and influence across cultures, whether at home or abroad.

The afternoon begins with Professor Zaldivar’s experiential presentation, beginning at 2:00pm in Room 601 of the Spring Valley Building. A reception and book signing follow, with books available for purchase for $15.00. (Checks only, made out to: Segal Seashore Fellowship Fund.)

Please RSVP by February 21st by clicking the image below. We look forward to seeing you at this wonderful event.

Experiential Presentation & Book Signing with Enrique Zaldivar Please join us for an experiential presentation and reception on February 29th to celebrate the publication of Enrique Zaldivar's new book, Your Unique Cultural Lens, The event will be from 2pm until 4:30pm in Room 601 on the 6th Floor of our Spring Valley Building, located at 4801 Massachusetts Ave...

Welcome Cohort 80!

Orientation for Cohort 80 is underway with Librarian Extraordinaire, Olivia Ivey!

All is in order to welcome 15 members of our newest Cohort next week! Here’s to MSOD Cohort 80!!

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Commencement Livestream Livestream of the Commencement Ceremony