This presentation will provide an overview of the Madison Center for Civic Engagement’s Better Conversations Together (BCT): Deliberations program. This program, which is required for all first-year students, helps them to understand their own views and values while learning to actively listen and engage in productive conversations across divides.

This presentation will cover the key concepts students are learning and discuss how faculty can incorporate these ideas into their courses to facilitate better conversations about difficult issues.

Partnered with Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Dates, Times & Locations

• Wednesday, 2/19, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
  
  • Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be provided with the registration confirmation email and/or program reminder email.)
• Wednesday, 4/30, 3:00 - 4:00 PM
  
  • The Union - Taylor 400
• Thursday, 5/1, 2:30 - 3:30 PM
  • Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be provided with the registration confirmation email and/or program reminder email.)

Presenter: Aidan Heitt, Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Genre: Presentation

Identify the basics of the Better Conversations Together program

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).

Registration deadlines

• 2/19: Register by Tuesday, 2/18, at 11:59 PM.
• 4/30: Register by Monday, 4/28, at 11:59 PM.
• 5/1: Register by Wednesday, 4/30, at 11:59 PM.

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.