Why Conservative Students Feel Silenced (and What You Can Do About It)
For: Higher EdWebinarsIn this webinar recording, hear from three experts about how their programs engage students in challenging conversations across campuses.
Repeatedly, surveys of college students have shown that conservative students on campus are afraid to express their views out of fear of social retribution by their peers. These data points suggest that deliberate efforts are needed to encourage the sharing of diverse viewpoints on campus, including dissenting ones.
In this webinar, hear from experts about their approach to engaging students in conversations about meaningful issues. Panelists will describe their programs, including their strengths and limits, and how such models can engage students across political views, cultural backgrounds, and diverse life experiences.
Speakers
- Mylien Duong, PhD, Senior Director of Research & Innovation at the Constructive Dialogue Institute (moderator)
- Jake Fay, Ed.D, Director of Education at the Constructive Dialogue Institute
- Manu Meel, CEO of BridgeUSA
- Tina Grace, Program Manager at Interfaith America
This webinar is a part of a series based on CDI's research report, "Free Speech and Inclusion: How College Students Are Navigating Shifting Speech Norms." You can download the free report here.
Resources
Interfaith America
- View the Bridging The Gap Curriculum.
- Learn about the Interfaith Leadership Summit (August 2nd – 4th, 2024).
BridgeUSA
- Contact Manu Meel at manumeel@bridgeusa.org for more information on BridgeUSA programs.
Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI)
- Explore our campus-wide offerings.
- Learn about our blended learning program, Perspectives.
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