With deep political divisions in the U.S. and ongoing conflict in our world, how can we facilitate constructive conversations in online and face-to-face courses? Please see the resources below for strategies and check upcoming CTL workshops and events. Email us at [email protected] to request a presentation for your department, unit, or college.
Webinars
Academic Freedom in the Curriculum: Navigating a Shifting Political Climate (Recorded May 14, 2025) A moderated discussion by faculty experts and university leaders on academic freedom, legal frameworks, teaching strategies, and the university’s role in promoting both academic freedom and inclusive excellence.
Panelists:
Becca Gose, Vice President and General Counsel
Ashley Holmes, Associate Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning
Tenisha Tevis, Associate Professor and Director of the Difference, Power, and Oppression program
Scott Vignos, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
Moderated by:
Andrew Valls, Professor and Faculty Senate President
OSU Resources
Free Expression & Academic Freedom at Oregon State University
Community Dialogues - An initiative offered in partnership by Community Engagement & Leadership, University Housing & Dining Services - Diversity Initiatives & Programs, and the Office of Institutional Diversity.
Dialogue Facilitation Lab - Office of Institutional Diversity at OSU
Additional Resources for Teaching in Turbulent Times
Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center
The Science of Public Discourse: A Guide for Navigating Divisive Conversations
University of Alaska Anchorage's Difficult Dialogues in Higher Ed Resources