Prior to the start of the autumn semester, CEHV will host a workshop for instructors and program directors at Ohio State as they finalize their syllabi and student programming.
Utilizing CEHV resources from CEHV's "Civil Discourse for Citizenship" program, our team will offer tips for preparing syllabi and facilitating open and respectful class discussion.
We look forward to seeing you!
Register HERE.
Other information as you plan ahead:
The 4Cs of Civil Discourse
We encourage all instructors to include a link to the "4Cs" of civil discourse -- Be Curious, Be Charitable, Be Conscientious, and Be Constructive -- in their syllabi. This workshop will introduce the 4Cs and provide strategies for navigating difficult conversations.
Teaching Endorsement Program
Instructors and student program directors interested in a more sustained exploration of teaching strategies are encourage to sign up for our "Ethical Disagreement and Civil Discourse" teaching endorsement program, led by CEHV through the Drake Institute. This training meets monthly over the course of the semester. In Spring 2025, 28 instructors and program directors completed the program.
Tailored Workshops
Our team also stands ready to work with colleges, departments, and offices to provide focused civil discourse workshops and dialogue facilitations for units across campus. Last academic year, CEHV ran 52 workshops with different student, staff, and faculty groups.
Contact Dr. Kathryn Joyce(.173), Director of the Civil Discourse for Citizenship Program, with any questions.
