Students trained as impartial facilitators of dialogue and deliberation in '15-'16

Contact Information

Lori Britt

Contact Details

brittll@jmu.edu

Description

Thirty-one students were trained as impartial facilitators of dialogue and deliberation to increase capacity of productive dialogue about challenging community issues (campus and the broader community). Trained student facilitators, working with Institute of Constructive Advocacy and Dialogue (ICAD) directors Lori Britt and Rob Alexander designed and facilitated this type of talk for 4 community and 3 campus events.

Involvement

Involves Staff, Involves Students

Date

Academic Year AY '15-'16

Frequency

Ongoing (Currently in existence, year round)

Areas of Engagement

Civic Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Community Service, Service Learning

On/Off campus

On campus