| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 81.87 |
| Liaison | Rania Assariotaki |
| Submission Date | Feb. 21, 2023 |
The American College of Greece
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Ourania
Assariotaki Sustainability Manager Office of Public Affairs |
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1st Partnership
Boroume
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Yes
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Multi-year or ongoing
Which of the following best describes the partnership?:
Sustainability-focused
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? :
Not Sure
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability:
As of November 2018, ACG has signed a MoU with the NGO Boroume.
Boroume is a non-profit organization whose mission to reduce food waste and to fight malnutrition in Greece aligns perfectly with the ACG sustainability efforts in terms of social responsibility and community engagement.
In the context of our collaboration, we have adopted three farmers’ markets – the ACG Farmers’ Market – where we volunteer on a weekly basis, every Monday, collecting the surplus food provided by the vendors and then is donated to local charities since November 2018.
https://www.acg.edu/about-acg/sustainability-at-acg/
Boroume is a non-profit organization whose mission to reduce food waste and to fight malnutrition in Greece aligns perfectly with the ACG sustainability efforts in terms of social responsibility and community engagement.
In the context of our collaboration, we have adopted three farmers’ markets – the ACG Farmers’ Market – where we volunteer on a weekly basis, every Monday, collecting the surplus food provided by the vendors and then is donated to local charities since November 2018.
https://www.acg.edu/about-acg/sustainability-at-acg/
2nd Partnership
HELMEPA
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (2nd partnership):
Yes
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (2nd partnership):
Multi-year or ongoing
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (2nd partnership):
Sustainability-focused
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (2nd partnership):
Not Sure
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
The ACG through the Center of Excellence in Logistics, Shipping and Transportation (CoELST), the Center of Excellence in Sustainability (CoES) and the Office of Public Affairs signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association – HELMEPA. ACG and HELMEPA have agreed to pursue the possibility of collaboration in several ways. Indicative thematic areas, topics and projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
BlG Focus (Blue Is Green), a series of thematic focus discussions in marine environment protection, aiming to outline the current conditions, the challenges and identify best practices. A kick-off event is planned for March 2, 2022 at the ACG premises. The results will be disseminated through an open BIG Focus Forum/Event to be held at ACG on May 24, 2022.
Collaboration in the creation (co-production) of a Video on Climate Change (recorded for multiple views) aiming at wide open public dissemination through the HELMEPA e-learning platform and communication channels as well as the ACG websites and communication networks. Webinar Copyrights to be shared between HELMEPA and ACG.
Co-organization of Events of a wide spectrum, from raising awareness to presenting scientific findings.
Facilitate Data Collection on topics of common interest aiming to support potential ACG student research projects.
Identify HELMEPA Scholars for undergraduate or postgraduate studies amongst ACG students.
HELMEPA to assist in identifying Internship opportunities for ACG students within the organization or their member’s network.
To promote volunteerism of ACG students in support of HELMEPA initiatives and activities. Examples of such actions may include beach cleaning, underwater cleaning, raising awareness.
HELMEPA Teens, co- organization of educational and edutainment activities on issues of maritime interest and on the protection of marine resources addressed to students of the Pierce Gymnasium and possibly Lyceum.
https://www.acg.edu/news-events/news/collaboration-with-helmepa/
BlG Focus (Blue Is Green), a series of thematic focus discussions in marine environment protection, aiming to outline the current conditions, the challenges and identify best practices. A kick-off event is planned for March 2, 2022 at the ACG premises. The results will be disseminated through an open BIG Focus Forum/Event to be held at ACG on May 24, 2022.
Collaboration in the creation (co-production) of a Video on Climate Change (recorded for multiple views) aiming at wide open public dissemination through the HELMEPA e-learning platform and communication channels as well as the ACG websites and communication networks. Webinar Copyrights to be shared between HELMEPA and ACG.
Co-organization of Events of a wide spectrum, from raising awareness to presenting scientific findings.
Facilitate Data Collection on topics of common interest aiming to support potential ACG student research projects.
Identify HELMEPA Scholars for undergraduate or postgraduate studies amongst ACG students.
HELMEPA to assist in identifying Internship opportunities for ACG students within the organization or their member’s network.
To promote volunteerism of ACG students in support of HELMEPA initiatives and activities. Examples of such actions may include beach cleaning, underwater cleaning, raising awareness.
HELMEPA Teens, co- organization of educational and edutainment activities on issues of maritime interest and on the protection of marine resources addressed to students of the Pierce Gymnasium and possibly Lyceum.
https://www.acg.edu/news-events/news/collaboration-with-helmepa/
3rd Partnership
Soup Kitchen of Aghia Paraskevi Municipality
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Yes
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (3rd partnership):
Multi-year or ongoing
Which of the following best describes the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Sustainability-focused
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
No
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
Since 2013, ACG systematically supports the Municipality’s Soup Kitchen through monetary and in-kind donations. All offers are a result of student-lead activities taking place throughout the year at both Pierce and Deree, especially during the Christmas and Easter periods.
https://www.acg.edu/about-acg/sustainability-at-acg/
https://www.acg.edu/about-acg/sustainability-at-acg/
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