1. August 20, 2015 Engaging College Students in Difficult Dialogues Stephen John Quaye

2. Goals for Today’s Session Conversations Matter Resistance Matters Understand dialogue as a form of communication Navigate student resistance

3. What Is Dialogue? No winners or losers Goal is to develop new or deeper understanding about an issue Sustained over time Conversations Matter Build relationships

5. Intergroup Dialogue Stage 1: Creating an Environment for Dialogue Stage 2: Situating the Dialogue Stage 3: Exploring Conflicts and Multiple Perspectives Stage 4: Moving from Dialogue to Action

6. Shame & Guilt Resistance Matters