Name
Conversation Project: A Democratic Model for Talking Together to Build Community
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Description
What if we came together to talk about ideas without trying to convince one another about a position? What if we set agendas aside and had opportunities to hear about the experiences of others without the pressure of making a decision at the end of the conversation? This session highlights the Oregon Humanities Conversation Project which aims to do just that and how we have been experimenting with those conversations on higher education campuses. Join us in having a conversation about higher education and hear how we’ve been using this model on campuses around Oregon.
 
Learning outcomes:
  • Recognize the importance of connecting to explore ideas
  • Appreciate a model that centers community voices
  • Experience a condensed Conversation Project
  • Formulate a plan for how a Conversation Project might be implemented in their setting
Session Type
Small breakout