{"id":19949,"date":"2024-11-15T21:44:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T21:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/?page_id=19949"},"modified":"2025-09-15T16:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T16:50:10","slug":"strengthening-community-through-constructive-dialogue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/strengthening-community-through-constructive-dialogue","title":{"rendered":"Strengthening Community through Constructive Dialogue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Using dialogue as a tool to foster conversation among faculty, staff, and student teams creates an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and collaborative problem-solving can thrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dialogue encourages participants to listen actively, speak openly, and engage empathetically, breaking down traditional hierarchies and fostering a sense of shared purpose. Through structured dialogue practices, participants can explore complex issues, address misunderstandings and build trust across different roles and backgrounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach not only enhances team dynamics but also promotes a culture of continuous learning and inclusivity, empowering all members to contribute meaningfully to campus initiatives and community building efforts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-vertically-aligned-top has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Fall-Classrooms.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20045 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Fall-Classrooms.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Fall-Classrooms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Fall-Classrooms-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Fall-Classrooms-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-300-color has-text-color has-h-2-font-size\">Fall 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion collaborated with divisional campus leaders to initiate cross-campus dialogue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The goal of the dialogue initiative was to build community through constructive dialogue.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Spring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20046 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Spring.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Spring-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Spring-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Spring-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-300-color has-text-color\">Spring 2022 &#8211; Fall 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Conducted a vision roadshow to promote the importance of a campus-wide dialogue program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Researched and consulted with dialogue providers nationwide to explore and determine suitable program offerings for the campus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-vertically-aligned-top has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-night-crows.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20047 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-night-crows.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-night-crows-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-night-crows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-night-crows-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-300-color has-text-color has-h-2-font-size\">Fall 2023-Winter 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied to partner with the Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) through Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) as part of a national pilot project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Through a competitive process, ODEI was chosen to participate in the pilot program alongside 31 universities nationwide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Flag.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20048 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Flag.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Flag-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Flag-768x526.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-Flag-600x411.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-300-color has-text-color\">Spring &#8211; Summer 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduced CDI\u2019s <em>Perspectives<\/em> program across various classes, schools, leadership teams and to new students during orientation sessions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Received overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants who reported the program boosted engagement and facilitated discussions on challenging topics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-vertically-aligned-top has-media-on-the-right\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-W.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20049 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-W.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-W-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-W-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/odei\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2024\/11\/UWB-W-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-purple-300-color has-text-color has-h-2-font-size\">Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ODEI is offering the <em>Perspectives<\/em> program again to the UWB campus, highlighting the importance of strengthening dialogue skills and enhancing the sense of belonging within the UWB community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are interested in CDI\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/qKiAwMjESq\">complete this interest form<\/a>\u00a0to receive more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dialogue for Students&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the launch of the dialogue initiative, a key goal has been to develop dialoging skills for UW Bothell students. This is being accomplished through integrating dialogue practices into:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dialogue for Faculty and Staff&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UW Bothell faculty and staff have engaged in multiple opportunities within the dialogue initiative. School, unit, and leadership teams have completed the <em>Perspectives<\/em> program, enriching both their professional development and team cohesion. Many faculty and staff report a deeper understanding of navigating dialogue across differences, leading to more effective and inclusive interactions across campus.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using dialogue as a tool to foster conversation among faculty, staff, and student teams creates an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and collaborative problem-solving can thrive. 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