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[…]public and non-profit, private institutions” along the lines of the US model. ACG President Horner concluded with some suggestions as to how international US institutions, such as ACG, could create expansive learning opportunities both for lower-income US university students and Greek students, especially in the context of the Greek economic crisis, through study abroad programs. Dr Horner also thanked Debra M. Szybinski, Executive Director of the Faculty Resource Network, for the successful work of the FRN, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. The Faculty Resource Network at New York University sponsors programs for faculty development through a consortium of over […]
[…]Horner and his family during this difficult time. May her memory be eternal.” Mother of Marc D. Horner (Wheaton, Illinois) and Shanna K. Horner O’Hea (Kennebunk, Maine), grandmother of Haley, Garrett, Grant, and Addison Horner (Wheaton, Illinois), mother-in-law of Christine Horner and Brian O’Hea, and sibling of six – Michal, Richard, James, Lynn, Robert, and William, Sue was predeceased by her father and brother, Robert. A memorial service will be held at a future date at Old South Church, 645 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, a congregation with a historic connection to ACG and the local church home of Sue and […]
[…]that suffering and to supporting healing, reconciliation, and peace whenever possible. David G. Horner, PhD President The American College of […]
[…]and all those seeking to live in peace and build a future in this ancient land. David G. Horner, PhD President The American College of […]
A campus ethos of mutual respect, inclusion, responsible action, and high achievement: President Horner’s message in the wake of George Floyd’s killing The killing on May 25, 2020 of George Floyd, a defenseless, Black man in the custody of the Minneapolis (MN) police, has sparked widespread pain and protest in the U.S. and around the world. Personally, this incident takes me back to my undergraduate years in the late 1960s when the U.S. civil rights movement and opposition to the Viet Nam War led to similar scenes of protest, chaos and destruction on U.S. campuses and in U.S. cities. As […]
[…]the College’s commitment since 1875, and it will remain our commitment in the future. David G. Horner, PhD President The American College of Greece 17 Αυγούστου 2015 Αγαπητοί φοιτητές, μαθητές και μέλη των οικογενειών του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Ελλάδος. Ο νέος νόμος που ψηφίστηκε από το Ελληνικό Κοινοβούλιο, στις 13 Αυγούστου 2015, επιβάλλει Φόρο Προστιθέμενης Αξίας (ΦΠΑ) 23% στα δίδακτρα των ιδιωτικών σχολείων και των κολλεγίων. Παρότι αναγνωρίζουμε τις εξαιρετικά δύσκολες οικονομικές περιστάσεις που αντιμετωπίζει η Ελλάδα, θεωρούμε αυτό το μέτρο άδικο (μεταξύ άλλων και διότι οι Έλληνες φοιτητές και μαθητές και οι οικογένειές τους που πληρώνουν δίδακτρα σε ιδιωτικά […]
[…]Sunday edition of Kathimerini, Greece’s most prestigious newspaper, ACG president Dr David G. Horner explains the nature and history of the College, expresses hope that eventually Greece will allow fruitful exchanges between public and private institutions of higher education, and says that the country can outdo itself if it manages to enact meaningful reforms. Read the English translation below or click here for the original Greek. “GREECE CAN OUTDO ITSELF IF IT MANAGES TO REFORM ITS STRUCTURES” By Katerina Bakoyianni In 1979, at age 29, he became the youngest president of a US college or university in American history. With a PhD in education […]
Dr. David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece (ACG), recently spoke to Protothema.gr about education and employment, as well as opportunities offered at Deree, such as the Parallel Studies and SNF Scholarship programs, and the “Education Unites: From Camp to Campus” initiative. Which is the educational philosophy that governs Deree – The American College of Greece? Deree’s core educational philosophy is built on the American liberal arts tradition, which emphasizes the development of students’ lifelong capacities (e.g. the ability to think critically; to express one’s thoughts clearly and persuasively – orally, in writing, using various media; to […]
[…]and to flourish. The current ACG logo change is made in that spirit, hope and confidence. David G. Horner, PhD President The American College of […]
Dr. David G. Horner, President of The American College of Greece (ACG), recently spoke to Sophia Emmanuel from the newspaper Naftemporiki about education within the 21st century economic and employment context. The mismatch between supply and demand concerning the employment market, shows perpetual weaknesses. What do you think the problem is and what will it take for this gap to close? The 21st century economy poses universal challenges for all higher education systems, including but not limited to Greece. Globalization and technological innovation are changing employment requirements in unprecedented ways. Educational institutions need to be attuned to rapidly changing market needs […]
