"Before the training, my instinct was to say, Oh, you disagree with me? I'm going to prove you wrong with hardcore facts that you can't dispute,' but I learned to step back from that emotion, Jeremiah says. Being right might give you a little self-gratification, but it doesn't necessarily solve the issue if you're just making the other person feel defensive. Jeremiah's reflection captures the promise of promoting constructive dialogue at a university as vast and diverse as CUNY."
"In order to get the most out of education, people have to be their true selves and they have to be able to have these conversations, says Dominic Stellini, the vice president for student affairs at John Jay. Through the culture change that we're hoping to bring, more students, more faculty and more staff will feel comfortable on our campuses."
CUNY partnered with the Constructive Dialogue Institute to strengthen dialogue, understanding, and respect across campuses. Training began with college presidents and deans and expanded to faculty, staff, and students. Faculty are incorporating dialogue into classroom conversations, and colleges are launching student-led forums for open discussion of difficult issues. Students participate in the Perspectives program, which teaches strategies to modulate emotional responses, recognize areas of connection, and communicate across differences. The initiative seeks a culture change so more students, faculty, and staff feel comfortable engaging opposing views. The work addresses rising polarization and aims to make campuses safer spaces for honest exchange.
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