Τhe Business School of ACT - the American College of Thessaloniki in cooperation with INEFAN, an NGO founded by students and alumni of Business School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, are joining forces as co-organizers of an open discussion under the title "Banking, Finance & Investments".

The event will take place on Tuesday, February 18, at 6:30 pm, at the cultural center "Alexandros" in downtown Thessaloniki (Ethnikis Amini's 1). The event brings experienced professionals who will share their expertise and experience in international investments and banking and talk about future trends. In particular, Mr. Lazaros Vogiazas of Alpha Bank Private Banking, Mr. Panagiotis Glaroudis of Eurobank Private Banking, and Dr. Yiannis Krassas of ACT will cover issues on portfolio management, financial risks, and behavioral finance, followed by a Q&A session. 

The event is open to the public.

In order to attend please fill the form: https://www.facebook.com/events/879451729141497 

The 3^rd annual conference “Tourism of Tomorrow” took place on Friday, January 17^th, 2020, organized by the American College of Thessaloniki. This year’s successful event was part of a wide range of activities organized by the Tourism and Hospitality Program and was dedicated to Sustainability and Development in Tourism

The keynote speaker, Hisham Zaazou, former Minister of Tourism of Egypt, with years of experience and deep knowledge in international tourism, presented a case study on the communication strategy applied after a major crisis. In particular, the case involved the crash of the Russian aircraft in 2015, at Sharm el Sheikh.

Fanis Kromidas, the Marketing and Communications Director at Sani-Ikos Resorts, addressed the sustainable development program that the company has applied across its hotels. Likewise, Stefanos Papanikos, the Strategy Analytics and M&A Manager at Deloitte, focused on survey findings that for the first time showed citizens seeking sustainability, leaving regulators and entrepreneurs in second place. Mary Kiriakou, the Corporate Responsibility Manager at Aegean Airlines, described the global aviation industry and the impact of initiatives such as the "Flight Shame", which caused a reduction in Scandinavian air travel and the choice of “greener” modes of transportation. She presented the case study of Aegean Airlines, so as to describe ways of reducing their environmental footprint.

Spyros Kouris, the Operational Leader at Domes Hotels and Resorts, analyzed how integrating operating models’ sustainability can create excellency in services in the long-run. Eleni Sotiriou, the Director of the Thessaloniki Conventions Bureau, referred to the good practices adopted by European cities to become sustainable conference destinations. She evaluated the institution of Green Meetings and the "sustainability" certifications received by organizations while emphasizing the progress that the city of Thessaloniki has made in this field. George Matsigos, the President of the Hotel Managers Association of Rhodes and General Manager of Atrium Hotels, presented how concerted efforts made it possible to promote the island's cultural heritage and support local creativity and economy with the participation of the workforce. Furthermore, Katerina Santikou, the Founder and Managing Director of the Workathlon Platform emphasized the need for empowering skilled workers, an area where tourism is very sensitive. Spyros Pegas, the former Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Thessaloniki and Founder of the Wise Ram Consulting, predicted the end of tourism as we know it, due to the collision of perceptions and new realities prevailing. On the other hand, according to Sotiris Mylonas, the Sustainability consultant at Travelife and M-Solutions, many Greek companies are showing a tendency to comply with the new standards, although the full implementation of the measures has a long way to go. Finally, George Drakopoulos, the Founder and CEO of Tourism Generis, spoke about the change that must take place in the regulatory framework.

The conference was coordinated by Sakis Papadopoulos, a specialized tourism journalist, editor and webmaster of omorfataxidia.gr.

The event was sponsored by Sani / Ikos Group, Aegean Airlines, and omorfataxidia.gr.

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Τhe ACT Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Michael and Kitty Dukakis Center for Public and Humanitarian Service organize:

The Intercollegiate Workshop on the Contemporary Practice of Diplomacy

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2020
Venue: Mediterranean Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki

The Consul General of France, Philippe Ray, the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Sibylla Bendig, and the US Consul General, Gregory W. Pfleger, Jr. will discuss their experiences in diplomacy and consular affairs and the skills most needed in their respective foreign services in a roundtable discussion, where students can also raise questions about current events.

This session will be followed by a workshop where students will be invited to work to resolve a case study crisis using insights gained from the roundtable.

The event is free of charge.

Program

10:30 - 11:00 Registration and coffee

11:00 - 13:00 Roundtable discussion of the four diplomats on diplomatic skills and consular experiences followed by a Q&A

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch break

14:00 - 15:30 Working groups / Parallel sessions on a case study crisis

15:30 - 16:30 Discussion and concluding remarks

Registration

Register here

For more info, please contact:

Dr. Maria Kyriakidou
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Tel: 2310398233

On January 31, 2020, Thessaloniki will be one of more than 140 cities worldwide to hold a "Why Think Tanks Matter Forum." The Dukakis Center and Transparency International Greece, in collaboration with the Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program at the University of Pennsylvania (TTCSP), will host local think tanks, research institutes, and NGOs with a research and advocacy capacity to participate in an open house and pitch session/press conference at the Manolis Anagnostakis Room, Municipality of Thessaloniki, from 4 to 7 PM.

Last April, the Dukakis Center, and Transparency International Greece organized the first Greek Think Tank Summit in Athens, with James McGann, Director of the TTCSP, and representatives from several Athens-based think tanks and NGOs.

Our objective in this new event is to draw public attention to the breadth and depth of scientific and social-scientific talent and capacity in Thessaloniki and to link our city with a global network of think tanks and research institutes. The "2020 Thessaloniki Why Think Tanks and Civil Society Matter" Forum will be convened by Dr. Anna Damaskou, Chair of the Board of Transparency International Greece, and Dr. David Wisner, Executive Director of the Dukakis Center. Working languages will be Greek and English. The forum will be open to the general public and will reach out particularly to youth active in civil society. We will be looking particularly to gather organizations that engage with the general public and produce or commission research conceived to inform policy decisions by local and national authorities.

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Program

16:00-16:30 Open House

16:30-17:15 Pitch session

17:30- 19:00 Panels

1. Core values and civil society

What are the principal activities and contributions of think tanks and other institutions of civil society? How do we measure their impact? To what extent is civil society a sphere of competing voices?

Virginia Tzortzi, Center for International and European Law

Giorgos Kokkas, Entrepreneurship Hub at ACT

Anastasis Drosou, Information Technology Institute (Centre for Research and Technology Hellas)

Moderator: Vassilis Christakis, American Universities Alumni Association of Northern Greece

2. Helping civil society

What are the requisites for a healthy civil society? What input is required from the public at large? To what extent does competition for scarce resources and lack of coordination impact the contribution of think tanks, research institutes, and NGOs?

Giorgos Siakas, Public Opinion Research Unit, University of Macedonia Research Institute

Aris Paraschou, United Societies of Balkans

Nikos Zaharis, Southeast European Research Centre

Moderator: Lambrini Nassis, ACT-Dukakis Center

3. Civil society in Greece – the way forward

How does your organization assess the future of civil society? What needs to be done? What might your contribution be?

Nikos Filippou, Neo Revma - Neo Orama

Epaminondas Christofilopoulos, Millennium Project Greek Node and UNESCO Chair on Futures Research

Angelos Kaskanis, Navarino Network

Christina Papazoglou, UNHCR

Moderator: Anna Damaskou, Transparency International Greece

Human capital management is a strategic priority for organizations. ACT’s MSc in Industrial Organizational Psychology program equips students with the requisite knowledge and skills which will allow them to motivate individual productivity; create cohesive, inclusive and diverse teams; improve work-life quality; manage conflict and negotiations successfully; develop emotional intelligence and provide effective coaching. Program graduates create solutions to workplace problems using evidence-based knowledge anchored in quantitative and qualitative research.

Discover the trends and best practices in the field and advance your career in all areas of business, government, healthcare or education.

Program Requirements and Delivery Modality

To fulfill all graduation requirements, students must complete:

• 8 compulsory modules, one of which is a choice between a Thesis or a Placement Project Experience and
• 2 elective modules

Taught modules meet once a week from Monday to Friday for 7 weeks either fully online (100% synchronous online sessions) or in a hybrid fashion, alternating between in-person and online meetings, i.e., there are three in-person meetings & three online meetings each term.

All sessions run from 18:00-22:30, including session breaks.

The Thesis and Placement Project modules are arranged flexibly between the student, instructor, and supervisor.

The MSc in Industrial/Organizational Psychology is validated by The Open University.

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• Teaching Faculty 

For information about tuition and fees, please refer to the student handbook.

Program of Study

Academic Term 1

• PSY 501: Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Online
• PSY 502: Research Methods in I/O Psychology (Quantitative & Qualitative) - Hybrid

Academic Term 2

• PSY 508: Psychological Assessment at work and Practical Skills - Online
• PSY 512: Team Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace - Hybrid

Academic Term 3

• MBA-MNGT 520: Organizational Behavior & Change (cross-listed module with the MBA programme) - Hybrid
• PSY 520: Positive Psychology & Well-being Coaching - Online

Optional Modules (1 out of the 2 modules):

• PSY 560: Trauma Informed Practices in the workplace - Hybrid
• MBA - MNGT 522: Human Resources Management (cross-listed module with the MBA programme) - Hybrid

Academic Term 4

• MBA MAN 433: Conflict Μanagement & Resolution (cross-listed module with the MBA programme) - Hybrid
• PSY 540: Placement Project Experience OR PSY 550: Thesis

Optional Modules (1 out of the 2 modules):

• PSY 515: Emotional Intelligence (EI) in the Workplace - Hybrid
• PSY 525: Executive Coaching in contemporary organizations - Hybrid

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The program is fully accredited in the US through NECHE, and validated in the EU by the Open University, UK.

• The only graduate program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology currently offered in Greece, designed to meet a growing demand for workplace psychology expertise
• Interdisciplinary by nature, it welcomes curious minds and professionals from diverse academic and career backgrounds
• Encourages the development of a fresh mindset — one that drives meaningful change and measurable results in organizations
• Empowers students to address complex workplace challenges using evidence-based approaches grounded in both quantitative and qualitative research
• Offers a flexible learning experience through a blend of synchronous online courses and hybrid delivery, making it accessible to working professionals
• Integrates real-world application into the curriculum, with internship opportunities that build practical skills and professional confidence

The only program in Northern Greece that is accredited by NECHE, the accrediting body of the most prestigious universities such as Harvard, Yale, MIT, and Brown.

• Study at world class facilities on a true college campus.
• Join a program with a distinct international flavor with students from Greece, the U.S., Bulgaria, FYROM, Serbia, Montenegro, Albania, Russia, Germany, and Austria among others.
• Engage with a network of thousands of Anatolia and ACT alumni that lead industry and government organizations across the world.
• Benefit from over 135 years of experience in education, backed by the name "Anatolia College".

Anatolia College is part of a consortium under the SPO – Sport, Action SCP - Collaborative Partnerships Proposal, Call for Proposals 2019 - EAC-A03-2018 titled: Basketball for Life Skills (BASKI). The proposal was approved in September 2019. Our network consists of seven partners from six different European countries (among which the Center for Social Innovation, Cyprus, co-founded by Dr. Sotiris Themistokleous (ACT'07)), with the Cyprus Basketball Federation as the leader of the consortium.

According to the Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Division at ACT, Dr. Maria Kyriakidou, who was part of the international team involved in the drafting of the BASKI proposal, the project envisions developing a training program for basketball coaches, sports educators, sports and education decision-makers on how to promote basketball among primary school students as a medium of life skills development, with emphasis on civic participation. The project outcomes will encourage young people to set the right foundations for a lifelong sports involvement, develop major life skills such as collaboration, empathy, leadership, decision making, planning, and visioning and eventually empower their active social contribution. 

To be considered for admission, candidates must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized higher education institution (College/University, AEI/TEI)
• Demonstrate competency in the English language

For more in-depth information regarding your admission and further requirements, please

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