Building a Culture of Constructive Dialogue on Campus: Lessons from Leading Institutions

Join university leaders as they share proven strategies for strengthening higher education's dual commitment to free expression and communities of shared respect

Training & Certification

We train staff, faculty, and student leaders to facilitate difficult conversations—in and out of the classroom. Register for virtual sessions or contact us to bring live training to your campus.

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Foundations in Constructive Dialogue

This virtual or in-person, 5-hour training provides faculty, staff, or student leaders with a foundation in how to facilitate dialogue about controversial topics. Participants will learn key facilitation skills, gain strategies to create a culture of trust and connection, and practice navigating interpersonal conflict when it arises. 

The cost of this training is $250 per participant.

Versions:

  • Foundations in Constructive Dialogue 
  • Foundations in Constructive Dialogue for Student Leaders
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Certified Dialogue Facilitator

Our Certified Dialogue Facilitator program is a multi-day, live, in-person or virtual workshop that will empower faculty, staff, or student leaders with skills to confidently facilitate difficult conversations on campus as they arise. This certification program will equip participants with key facilitation techniques and conflict navigation strategies so that they can support students or groups during high-pressure moments, regardless of the situation. After successfully completing the program and demonstrating competency, participants receive a certification in dialogue facilitation from CDI. 

The cost of this certification program is $2,500 per participant.

Versions:

  • Certified Dialogue Facilitator
  • Certified Dialogue Facilitator for Student Leaders
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Other Higher Ed Offerings

Our research-based offerings are designed to complement our training and certifications.

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Blended Learning Programs

Perspectives — our research-backed blended learning program — uses psychology concepts and interactive scenarios to equip students, staff, and faculty with the skills for conversation, collaboration, and problem-solving across ideological differences.

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Campus-Wide Offerings

Our customizable campus package will provide you with a roadmap and expert support to infuse the principles and practices of dialogue into your culture at every level — giving your campus a shared language, set of norms, and skills to navigate differences.

Hero image and Certified Dialogue Facilitator photo credits: David Degner.

Moral Foundations image provided by Miami University Photographer, Scott Kissell.

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