3.4. Partnerships
Which kind of cross-disciplinary partnerships were formed within the educational institution, with cultural and creative sectors, and with other industries to provide high-quality content?
HAC’s presence is woven into the fabric of Jerusalem. Students volunteer at scores of non-profit associations in both west and east Jerusalem, thus strengthening the city’s social foundation. Faculty and students contribute to the city’s economy and unique cultural and ethnic flavours through volunteering, outreach, and community education: Students provide 80,000 hours of community service throughout Jerusalem
The Office of the Dean of Students initiated the “Week of Community Involvement”, introducing students to social responsibility. HAC’s Optometry department initiated several community outreach education programs designed to provide clinical vision services throughout the city
Faculty Development
• The Hadassah Academic College encourages ongoing and meaningful professional development for its faculty. This includes research and development, workshops, and collaborative projects across disciplines.
• The Photographic Communication department joined a European Union Consortium of Creative Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
• The college is the leading partner of the Initiative for Lifelong Leaning in Applied Fields (LLAF), which brings together seven Israeli institutions and nine European institutions.
• New partnerships were created with universities and colleges in Germany, the United States, and Spain.
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