In these workshops, participants will learn the skills for facilitating difficult conversations across divides and become familiar with the research and pedagogy used within the Better Conversations Together: Deliberation and Dialogue programs. Both workshops will cover the five keys for navigating challenging discussions in the classroom and provide tools to foster more productive conversations across divides.

Partnered with Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Dates, Times & Locations

• Tuesday, 3/11, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
  
  • The Union - Taylor 400
• Wednesday, 4/16, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
  • Online via Zoom (The Zoom link will be provided with the registration confirmation email and/or program reminder email.)

Facilitators

• Aidan Heitt, Madison Center for Civic Engagement
• Monica McEnerny, Madison Center for Civic Engagement

Genre: Workshop

Identify the 5 keys to facilitating better conversations in class

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 Sunday, 3/9, and Tuesday, 4/15, at 11:59 PM for 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.