 The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) is pleased to invite students, faculty, staff, and community members to its inaugural Higher Education Dialogue Summit, scheduled for Friday, September 5th, from 12:00–3:00 PM ET. This virtual gathering is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about strengthening democracy and civic engagement through dialogue and deliberation on college campuses. NCDD members can receive a 50% discount by emailing [email protected], and everyone reading this post is welcome to use the 25% referral discount with promo code: HIGHER ED SUMMIT REFERRAL. Read more in the blog post below. The National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation's inaugural Higher Education Dialogue Summit promises to showcase groundbreaking approaches to fostering civil discourse on college campuses. Among the compelling presentations lined up for September 5th, several stand out for their innovative methods and deep commitment to transforming how we engage across differences in academic settings. Creative Pathways to UnderstandingJanett Cordoves and Rachel Piontak from the Institute for Citizens & Scholars will present "Canvas of Conversation: Art, Conflict, and Common Ground," demonstrating how creative expression can serve as a powerful catalyst for meaningful dialogue. Their interactive workshop recognizes that in our increasingly polarized environment, traditional approaches to discourse may fall short of reaching hearts and minds. Through visual, literary, and performance art, they explore how creative mediums can reveal difficult truths while cultivating shared understanding within campus communities. This approach aligns perfectly with NCDD's commitment to inclusive dialogue practices. By inviting participants to engage with identity, power, and perspective through artistic inquiry, Cordoves and Piontak offer both theoretical foundations and practical strategies for educational leaders seeking to build empathy and democratic participation on their campuses. Building Facilitative Leadership CapacityLori Britt and Lisa-Marie Napoli will share insights from their upcoming book on facilitative leadership, addressing the complex public challenges that transcend geographic borders and interweave interests with identity. Their framework emphasizes developing the capacity to engage constructively across differences while countering the argument culture that often dominates public discourse. Their work speaks directly to NCDD's mission of strengthening democracy through dialogue. By focusing on building facilitative leadership skills, Britt and Napoli provide campus leaders with tools to gather communities around shared challenges in ways that rebuild trust and uplift our common humanity. Critical Reflection and Inclusive PracticeThe University of New Hampshire Civil Discourse Lab, represented by Renee Heath and Jen Borda, will present "Critical Reflection: Exploring Power and Language in Public Dialogue." Their session examines the thoughtful choices involved in designing dialogue events and teaching facilitation, particularly within the current context of backlash against inclusive practices and rising student self-censorship. Their commitment to "critical reflexivity" - examining assumptions and practices in dialogue - demonstrates the kind of reflective leadership NCDD champions. By focusing on discursive opening and belonging, they model how dialogue practitioners can create spaces where all participants feel they have a place in the conversation. The summit also features presentations from James Coan of More Like US on motivating civil discourse across the political spectrum, and sessions from the University of Michigan, Campus Compact, and UT Austin that promise to expand our understanding of democracy education and discourse scaling. These diverse presentations reflect NCDD's core values of equity, inclusion, and collaborative community engagement. Each presenter brings unique expertise while sharing a common commitment to transforming campus cultures through dialogue and deliberation. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these innovative practitioners and connect with colleagues who are pioneering new approaches to civil discourse in higher education. Register today and join us in co-creating more inclusive, connected, and civically engaged campus communities. Visit https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjM0Njkw to register for the Higher Education Dialogue Summit and be part of this transformative conversation.
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