Enhance Discussion Skills: Free Workshop Series for College Students

The "5 Practices for Better College Discussions Workshop Series" offers a series of free, virtual workshops designed to help college students enhance their discussion skills for academic, community, and professional settings. Held on select dates from September 25 to November 20, 2024, these workshops will teach essential skills such as co-creation, asking better questions, and navigating complex discussions. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively, appreciate diverse perspectives, and engage in creative brainstorming. The series is open to all college students, and attendees can register for individual sessions or the entire series. Read the blog post below and learn more here.

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​Release: 5 Practices for Better College Discussions Workshop Series (For Students)

This series of free workshops is for college students eager to transform their discussion skills and make a meaningful impact in their academic, community, and professional life. RSVP now!

Time & Location:
Sep 25, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT – Nov 20, 2024, 8:30 PM EST
Series of Virtual Workshops via Zoom

About the event:
Join us for the 5 Practices for Better College Discussions Workshop Series for an introduction to the necessary skills for robust class conversations! This series of workshops will take place online from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm (eastern) on September 25th, October 9th, October 23rd, November 6th, and November 20th.

Are you a college student eager to transform your discussion skills and make a meaningful impact in your academic, community, and professional life? This workshop series is designed for you!

Do you know a college student who could benefit from becoming a more effective discussion participant? Invite them to register for these workshops!

The 5 Practices for Better College Discussions Workshop Series empowers students to gain the necessary skills to communicate ideas effectively while valuing diverse perspectives. These workshops model selected activities from various modules of the Collaborative Discussion Toolkit.

By the end of this workshop series, participants will have…

• A deeper understanding of key collaborative discussion concepts, skills, and mindsets. 
• Greater self-reflection of collaborative discussion strengths and areas for growth. 
• Broader appreciation for the role of collaborative discussion skills in the classroom, community, and workplace. 
• Learned how to engage with others to brainstorm and develop new, creative ideas together. 
• The ability to explore new perspectives and learn to understand values beyond individual viewpoints.
• Developed the skill of asking thoughtful questions and strengthened their ability to ask questions that enhance discussions.
• The ability to identify personal values and the impact they have in discussions.
• Greater understanding of the impact of values in discussions and how to best navigate them. 
• Developed the ability to navigate the complexities of discussions and cultivate the willingness and understanding to find binary solutions.

How much does it cost? FREE

Attend all 5 workshops or choose which ones to attend when you register.

Workshop Topics:

• September 25: Co-Creation
• October 9: Asking Better Questions
• October 23: Separating the Person and Issue
• November 6: Intention vs Perception
• November 20: Move Beyond Either/Or Thinking

Questions? Contact Cuda Zmuda at [email protected]