Virtues and Vocations (Spring 2025: Civility, Courage and Conviction)

A collection of essays examining the role of civil discourse in higher education and democracy.

Building Trust

A six-part video collection on fostering trust and civil discourse in educational environments.

Is Civility a Sham?

What exactly is civility, and what does it require? In a talk packed with historical insights, political theorist Teresa Bejan explains how civility has been used as both the foundation of tolerant societies and as a way for political partisans to silence and dismiss opposing views. 

Dialogue Circles

Students participate in a facilitated circle process designed to co-create norms and discuss difficult issues in a structured, equitable format.

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