Difficult Dialogues Initiative

Promoting Pluralism & Academic Freedom on Campus

Featured writings by Difficult Dialogue participants.

Posted by: Nichole

Date: December 5, 2008

We will occasionally feature essays and articles written by participants in Difficult Dialogues programs.  Our first essay is by Stan Dotson, Dean of LifeWorks, Mars Hill College.

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Annotated Bibliography of Selected Readings on Dialogic Communication

Posted by: Nichole

Date: December 5, 2008

This annotated bibliography suggests a list of readings providing an overview of issues related to using dialogue for conflict resolution.

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Resources related to the subject areas of Difficult Dialogues

Posted by: Nichole

Date: December 5, 2008

Here you will find a list of books, articles, and web sites that relate to the subject areas of Difficult Dialogues.

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“Moving Forward with Assessment” Conference Part III

Posted by: Nichole

Date: December 5, 2008

Finally, Dr. Hernandez-Gravelle examines how a quantitative assessement might benefit Difficult Dialogue programs.

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“Moving Forward with Assessment” Conference Part II

Posted by: Nichole

Date: December 5, 2008

In this presentation, Dr. Hernandez-Gravelle explains how Difficult Dialogue participants might employ a qualitative assessment of their programs. 

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“Moving Forward with Assessment” Conference

Posted by: Nichole

Date: December 5, 2008

Hilda Hernandez-Gravelle, MSW, Ed.D provides an overview of assessment models for the Difficult Dialogues projects.  Dr. Hernandez-Gravelle also suggests ways to move forward with assessment at individual campuses, taking into consideration the uniqueness of each campus and the program housed there.

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