5 insights for college leaders who want to improve civil discourse on campus
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Candidates are lining up for the 2024 presidential election, and as sparks begin to fly on the campaign trail, they’re bound to drive a new round of heated exchanges on our campuses, on our social media feeds and in our families.
How can higher education leaders support their students and encourage civil discourse during this contentious election season? Is it even possible?
Since 2021, my colleagues and I have hosted thousands of one-on-one guided remote video conversations between college students who try to work out solutions to the country’s most hot-button issues. They are total strangers from different schools with different political leanings or backgrounds. And from where I stand, I see glimmers of hope for meaningful dialogue.
Originally published: July 4, 2023
Author: Michelle Sobel
Position: President
Institution: Unify America
Published by: University Business