Post on 25-Dec-2014
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American Corners:
Global Knowledge and Partnership
American Corners
partnerships
access to current and reliable information
The mission of each American Corner is to be a partner in promoting mutual understanding with the United States of America.
Mission Statement
Goalsaccurate information about United States
open dialogue through programs that build bridges of understanding
access to English language resources, computers, and the Internet
exchange programs
The Resources Reference titles
Books about English teaching and learning
Works of fiction
U.S. State Department publications about topics such as studying in the United States
Audio , video and other non-print resources
Online information from U.S. Government websites
Programs Lectures, symposia, presentations Film viewing Digital Video Conferencing Webchat Training, workshops Exhibits Outreach
Roles of the U.S. Embassy
Information Resource Centers (IRC)
IRC staff work with American Corners staff to help select U.S. books and reference materials and to assist with their use in answering questions about the U.S.
Roles of the U.S. Embassy
The Public Affairs Section
This section of the U.S. Embassy Manila coordinates cultural programs, supports English language programs, and is the main contact for media relations and information dissemination.
An IRC staff member is normally designated as the Embassy liaison with American Corners.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an agreement signed between the U.S. Embassy and the institution hosting an American Corner. An MOU is signed by the head of the institution and by the Public Affairs Officer or other representative of the U.S. Embassy. It outlines the institution’s contributions to the American Corner and describes what the Embassy will contribute to the partnership. Property (books, equipment, etc.) is not listed in the MOU but is detailed in specific property grants issued by PAS.
American Corners in the Philippines
Luzon• Saint Louis University, Baguio City• Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte• De La Salle University, Manila
Visayas• Central Philippine University, Iloilo City• University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City• Silliman University, Dumaguete City• University of San Carlos, Cebu City
Mindanao• Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City• Notre Dame University, Cotabato City• Silliman University, Dumaguete City• Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City• Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo• Mindanao State University, Marawi City• Mindanao State University, Tawi Tawi• Ateneo de Zamboanga University,
Zamboanga
Thomas Jefferson Information Center
Embassy of the United States of America1501 Roxas Boulevard, Seafront
Compound, Pasay City
Tel: 301-2470Fax: 301-2469
Email: mnltjic@state.gov
Website: http://philippines.usembassy.gov