The American College of Greece
PA-6: Support for Underrepresented Groups

Deree - The American College of Greece, a non-profit institution, admits students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin and does not discriminate in its programs. http://www.acg.edu/ Policy of Equal Opportunities The College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The College strives to maximize valuable talent and potential, and eliminate unconscious bias, prejudice and stereotyping in the workplace. Job applicants are assessed according to criteria such as suitable qualifications for the positions(s) available, experience, personal skills, ability, potential, and performance in interviews and on employment tests, and receive impartial treatment regardless of age, gender, color, race, nationality, ethnicity, faith, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation. http://www.acg.edu/careers-acg/

ACG has developed a documented policy (Nondiscrimination Policy P0001) concerning discrimination issues in a holistic way. In this approach, guidelines are provided for equally preventing as well as dealing with discrimination incidents. This policy applies to all students, faculty, and staff, including but not limited to non- supervisory staff, supervisors, managers, directors, and leadership. It is the responsibility of every student, faculty, and staff member to follow this policy conscientiously. ACG proactively prevents such issues through education programs carried out by the office of Student Affairs. Matters concerning discrimination, hate-crime and bias are dealt with through the Student Affairs Committee chaired by the Dean of Student Affairs (for Students) and through a Human Resources committee chaired by the Vice President of Human Resources. So far we can proudly assert that there have been no incidents of bias, hate-crime, discriminatory acts raised to the committees and/or Student Support Services.

The Financial Assistance Program at ACG provides various levels of financial assistance based on need and/or academic achievement Deree participates in “Education Unites: From Camp to Campus” An academic scholarship program for young refugees in Greece

For Students: LBGTQ+ The LGBTQ+ and Awareness Club has created and fostered an environment conducive to supporting LGBTQ+ students, encouraging personal growth and outreach, as well as exploration of one's identity, among the campus community. The club aims to raise awareness of both local and global LGBT issues, as well as support expression, communication and constructive dialogue of LGBT issues within and beyond the campus community. - See more at: http://www.acg.edu/current-students/student-services/student-affairs/student-life/student-clubs#sthash.pH7Qxitv.dpuf Cultures & Languages Club The Cultures and Languages Club at ACG organizes events on campus related to foreign cultures and languages, increases awareness of events taking place in Athens related to foreign cultures and languages and encourages students from various countries to meet and communicate. For Students , Faculty and Staff Health & Social Awareness Club The Health and Social Awareness Club was established to inform the student body on matters concerning their health through educational material, to encourage them to participate in health related conferences and seminars and to strengthen awareness about healthy living on campus, while fostering a sense of community among students. The HSA Club organizes lectures and events on campus, including the ACG blood drives of both semesters. In addition to the above, there is a wide coverage of psychological and consultation support available to students, faculty and staff through the Department of Psychology and its counseling programs. Furthermore all divisions of the institution are served through appointed individual counselors.