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