The Diversity Council supports a culture of ever-greater diversity, equity, and inclusion at AUP. It functions as an advisory council and recommending body to the President and Provost, as a liaison to departments across the University, and as an advocate for all members of the AUP community who feel they have experienced bias or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, size, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
AUP policy prohibits discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity. These values are affirmed by French law and Article 10, which ban expressions that incite discrimination, that propagate the idea of a superior race, and that spread hatred against specific groups.
See AUP policy BP023EN - Non-Discrimination for clear standards, definitions, and descriptions of prohibited conduct.
The Diversity Council is committed to work as an advocate for all members of the AUP community who feel they have experienced bias or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
The council can provide support if any member of the community wants to lodge a complaint or grievance without fear of prejudice or retaliation for initiating the process or for participating in its resolution.
For students, see the Student Grievance Procedure page for more details on the possible options.
To book an appointment to meet with us, email us at diversitycouncilaup.edu.
Undergraduate Student in International Affairs/Relations
Graduate Student in Global Communications-Fashion Track
Fashion Club President
Application Advisor, Admissions Office
AUP Bookstore
Associate Professor, Art History and Fine Arts
Assistant Professor, IBA
We at the Diversity Council recognize the importance of having a safe space to speak about issues of discrimination and to discuss initiatives that aim to promote inclusivity and diversity.
As part of our mission, we are dedicated to supporting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at AUP. In addition to providing this support and assistance regarding discrimination, we are also looking forward to working with students, staff, and faculty on projects that can make AUP a more inclusive place.
We are reachable by email at diversitycouncilaup.edu.
AUP's guidance counselors are also available for confidential mental health support and, in addition, can provide referrals to mental health specialists.
Pamela Montfort: Monday to Friday – from 9h30 to 12h30 | Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/pmontfort-counseling
Charlotte Vernier: Monday to Friday – from 14h00 to 17h00 | Schedule an appointment: https://calendly.com/cvernier-counseling