Business Practices

This policy was developed in order to help The American of University of Paris (AUP) faculty, staff and students avoid an actual or implied endorsement by AUP of non AUP organizations, products, services or activities, including lending their own names or the names of their departments or units, in a manner that could imply University endorsement. This policy refers to The American University of Paris name, the AUP acronym and the visual representations of the University logo or any variation thereof.

This policy ensures that all interactions through social media and on behalf of The American University of Paris (AUP) represent the University’s best interests. It defines the rules and procedures for the use of official University social media accounts to ensure that University-sponsored social media is both legal and in compliance with University policies.

The Web Communications Policy outlines the rules and regulations that govern the representation of The American University of Paris (AUP) to all internal and external audiences on the AUP website. The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all communication that takes place on behalf of the University is done in a manner that is consistent with the University’s quality standards, branding and visual identity guidelines, editorial style guide and strategic positioning.

This policy outlines an effective and consistent process for the development, revision, and management of AUP policies. Accessible and carefully reviewed policies communicate AUP’s mission, promote efficiency, reduce risk, and encourage accountability.

L’Université ouvre un casier individuel pour chaque étudiant en cours de scolarité. Ce casier individuel, numéroté, permet aux étudiants et aux professeurs d’échanger entre eux des documents, et permet la réception du courrier postal.

The purpose of this policy is to describe the facilities provided by The American University of Paris allowing students to receive postal mail (and documents from the university) on campus, and the conditions under which this service is provided.

Le service de courrier AUP organise la réception et la distribution du courrier réceptionné, et organise et centralise l’expédition des courriers de l’ensemble des départements de l’établissement. Le traitement et l’affectation des coûts se fait selon des règles définies, validées par la Direction de l’établissement.

This policy describes the outgoing and incoming mail procedures that apply to AUP employees.

AUP may hire outside consultants (service providers, companies) to optimize work or for discrete projects or events. In order for AUP to pay any honoraria, an engaged consultant must be officially incorporated as a company. This policy describes procedures related to engaging a consultant to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Employees and SGA students may receive funds for reasonable future AUP expenses and/or ask for a direct advance to a supplier by requesting an advance payment from the Finance & Accounting Office. This policy describes the advance payment request procedure that must be followed for auditing reasons, and to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.