Did you know that JMU has an institutional license to Perspectives, an eLearning platform that gives faculty a chance to embed dialogue into their courses? Perspectives helps to equip students with mindsets and skills to engage in dialogue across lines of difference. Six different modules allows for faculty to pick and choose which content serves their courses best. This presentation will introduce faculty to Perspectives, demo a few of the lessons, and describe how best to add lessons to the course.

If you are teaching first-year students for increased impact, we suggest you pair this session with "Better Conversations Together: What our first year students are learning."

Dates & Times

• Friday, 9/27 (12:30 - 1:00 PM)
• Thursday, 11/14 (3:00 - 3:30 PM)

Location: Online (The Zoom link will be provided either with the email registration confirmation or by email the day before the event.)

Presenter: Kara Dillard, Madison Center for Civic Engagement & CAL

Genre: Presentation

Identifying opportunities for integrating the Perspectives platform into classes

Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request. Refer to the CFI Programs & Events webpage for detailed information and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal!

LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (DUO required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.

• Complete your profile information:
  • Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
  • Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
• Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).

Register by 11:59 PM, two days prior to the respective program date.

If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.

CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.

We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.