Perrotis College
Where Knowledge
Meets Impact
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History
Perrotis College, a division of the American Farm School (AFS), was established in 1996 to fulfill the growing demand for higher education in the fields of agriculture, environmental sciences, food technology, and beyond. In the 29 years since its founding, Perrotis College has remained dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles in today’s global economy, focusing on developing innovative, sustainability-driven professionals ready to make a positive impact in their communities and industries.
The American Farm School, an independent, non-profit educational organization based in Thessaloniki, serves as the foundation for Perrotis College. AFS has a long history of providing quality education at various levels, including preschool, secondary, and adult education, while emphasizing practical, hands-on learning. Its academic programs are designed to prepare graduates for dominant roles in the sciences, agriculture, the food industry, and more, with a focus on sustainable practices that are economically viable, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible.
Values
Innovation and Creativity
We embrace and encourage a culture of curiosity where new ideas are welcome and staff are supported to explore change processes and to push the frontiers of science for the good of society.
Integrity
We hold ourselves and our colleagues to the highest ethical standards and are committed to honesty in all of our pursuits.
Collaboration and Partnership
We believe we can achieve far more through collaboration and partnership than we can achieve by ourselves and we promote teamwork within our community to accomplish our mission.
Excellence
We are committed to continuous improvement and we strive for excellence in all of our programs, products, and processes, and when we fall short of this standard, we are committed to learn from our mistakes and do better the next time.
Respect
We share in the responsibility to promote and protect a culture of respect in which individual dignity is paramount as we strive to support a diverse and inclusive community.
Stewardship
We accept full responsibility for carefully managing and nurturing the human, animal, environmental, social, financial, and physical resources committed to our care.
Sustainability
We are committed to ensuring that we leave the world a better place than we found it so that we enable future generations to prosper on a healthy planet.
Equal Opportunity
We strive to provide access to educational opportunities to empower youth, including students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, through scholarships, student services and moral support.
Mission
Our mission is to provide world-class education that prepares students for the global challenges ahead. We focus on cutting-edge research and practical knowledge in fields like agronomy, environmental science, food technology, and international business, while fostering a culture of sustainability and entrepreneurship.
Facilities
A campus that blends cutting-edge technology with sustainable design
Perrotis College is located on the modern, fully equipped campus of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. Our state-of-the-art academic buildings, laboratories, and research facilities support hands-on learning and cutting-edge scientific research. The campus also includes student housing, a library, dining areas, and sports facilities to provide a holistic university experience.
Sustainability at Our Core: Our campus was designed with sustainability in mind, utilizing eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems. We ensure that the principles of sustainable development are integrated into both our infrastructure and our daily operations.
State-of-the-art facilities for hands-on learning:
• Ecological Agriculture Laboratory (Perrotis AGROCenter)
• Plant Physiology Lab
• Microscopy Lab
• Tissue Culture Lab
• Chemistry Lab
• Biochemistry/Molecular Biology Lab
• Physical Chemistry/Food Science Lab
• Microbiology Lab
• Life Sciences Lab
• Precision Agriculture Lab
• Krinos Olive Center
• New Food Product Development Lab
• Dairy Lab
• Horticultural Labs-Greenhouses & Shadehouse (Perrotis AGROCenter)
• Educational – Research – Demonstration High Density Olive Grove
• Joshiah Frank -omics Hub
• Genomics Laboratory
• Metagenomics Laboratory
• Metabolomics Laboratory
• Bioinformatics Facility
• Food Structure Laboratory
Academic & Business Partnerships
A vital way in which Perrotis College serves student needs is through the development of collaborations with other institutions in Greece, the Balkans, the EU, the U.S. and elsewhere. Partnerships with other higher educational institutions, as well as with businesses, corporations, farms, government and non-governmental agencies, research institutes, and other types of organizations enable the College to provide numerous benefits to its students, including the following:
• Validation for its educational programs
• Study abroad opportunities
• Internship positions for the Industrial Work Experience Program
• Jobs for the Work-Study Programs
• Career placement opportunities
• Post-graduate study opportunities
• Funding for research projects
• Faculty exchange programs
• Collaborative educational projects
Partner List
University of Georgia, GA –USA (Dept. of Crop & Soil Sciences)
Abraham Baldwin College, GA – USA
California State University, Fresno, CA – USA
Iowa State University- IA – USA
Santa RosaJunior College (Sonoma County Junior College District)
TEXAS A&M University, TX – USA
University of Illinois at Urbana – Champaign
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts
Gannon University, Pennsylvania
President’s welcome
The American Farm School’s mission is to educate youth and adults to become professionally accomplished in the latest aspects of agriculture, ecology and the life sciences, and to make Greece and its neighbors a better place. My personal goal as President is to challenge staff, faculty and – most importantly – myself to honor this mission and to inspire students, graduates, donors and supporters to play their significant part in the unique story of this Institution.
The School has come a long way since its founding in 1904. Today, major educational divisions include the Primary School, the Haseotes Middle School, the High School, the School of Professional Education (Vocational High School, I.IEK and Extension Services) and the Perrotis College of Agriculture, Environment and Life Sciences. The School prepares its graduates for leadership roles in community life and for prominent careers in agriculture, science and the food science industry by teaching agricultural and business practices that are economically viable, ecologically sound and socially responsible.
During my term, I aspire to consolidate existing educational programs, encouraging young people to reach their full potential through innovative academic and experiential courses; focus on educational farm initiatives; and bring the community closer together.
I was raised to respect the land and all it has to offer. I was taught to respect hard work and all that it can accomplish. And, as the son of the late Bruce Lansdale, American Farm School Director for 35 years, I was privileged to witness the miracles this Institution has achieved for deserving youth.
Thank you for supporting the School as we continue to strive for more miracles.
Jeff Lansdale, Ph.D.
Administration
Dean of Perrotis College – Kiki Zinoviadou
Chair of Food Science & Technology Program – Tryfon Adamidis
Chair of Sustainable Agriculture & Management Program – Christos Vasilikiotis
Chair of Environmental Science Program – Sofia Lalou
Chair of International Business & Digital Marketing Program – Nikolaos Zakakis
Recognition
According to the provisions of Law 4093/2012, Perrotis College is a certified College by the Ministry of Education with a License Number 108282/ΙΑ/582013 (Government Gazette 1986/Β/1482013. College degrees recognized by the Ministry of Education & Religion (Independent Department for the Implementation of European Legislation)
Perrotis College graduates have the ability of recognition of professional equivalence of their degrees by the Greek government (Autonomous Department of Implementation of European Legislation of the General Secretariat of Vocational Education, Training and Lifelong Learning of the Ministry of Education and Religion) according to the Presidential Decree 38/2010 on the integration of the EU Directive 36/2005 on the recognition of professional qualifications.
For information on the recognition process visit the website of the Ministry of Education and Religion, European Union Directorate.
Accreditation
All degrees awarded by Perrotis College are validated by Cardiff Metropolitan University CMU, a prestigious institution with 150 years of history. As a CMU-validated institution, Perrotis College offers bachelor and master’s degrees recognized wherever UK higher education degrees are accepted. Our programs adhere to the rigorous quality standards set by the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (Cardiff Met) is regularly reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency QAA, which ensures high standards for higher education qualifications in UK institutions. As a partner institution, Perrotis College undergoes the same review processes and adheres to the UK Quality Code. This ensures that Cardiff Met degrees awarded at Perrotis College are globally recognized. The college’s assessment quality has been highlighted positively in external examiner reports and was audited by the QAA in 2015. The audit praised student engagement, teaching, learning, and assessment support, with Perrotis College later invited to present a case study on ‘good practice in student engagement’ at a QAA event.
Additionally, the strong working relationship between Perrotis College and Cardiff Met staff ensures continued quality in education delivery.
– Cardiff Met was named ‘Welsh University of the Year 2021’ by The Times and Sunday Times, reflecting its strong performance in the National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes Survey, and Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
– The university excelled in metrics like Student Experience, Teaching, and Spend Per Student, with notable strengths in the Cardiff School of Technologies and community engagement initiatives.
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Perrotis College programs are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), a prestigious regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. NECHE ensures that institutions meet high standards of academic quality and integrity, providing students with a globally recognized education that prepares them for success.
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Perrotis College’s Food Science and Technology program has been accredited by the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST), the UK’s leading professional body for food science and technology. This accreditation recognizes the program’s high standards and commitment to excellence in the field.
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Perrotis College now offers CIM Accredited Degrees
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the world’s leading professional body for marketing, has approved BA Hons Digital Marketing Management degrees at Perrotis College for exemptions on CIM qualifications.
In addition to graduating with a degree, students studying BA Hons Digital Marketing Management (awarded to Cardiff Metropolitan University) will be able to gain industry-recognised qualifications at an accelerated pace.
Perrotis College has developed strong links with CIM and our teaching content has been developed alongside CIM’s learning outcomes to ensure that course content is aligned to industry requirements.
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Policies
The Perrotis College operates under a comprehensive set of policies and regulations for all the services it offers. For policies specific to each educational level, please visit the respective program’s page.