2024 Election Reflection Guide
We know that civic discourse is fundamental to a thriving democratic society at the Capstone and beyond. However, through our work with student and community dialogue programs on the most challenging topics of the day, we also know that there is a time and place for "talking politics." In moments of elevated emotions and division amongst neighbors (as in the case of contentious national elections), it is easy to forget that we all need personal space to process events and thoughts as individuals. This self-reflection is especially important before entering into community conversations about politics or any other challenging topic. We believe that positive civic engagement requires reflection on both the me and the we.
Download our 2024 election self-reflection guide here.
Civic Action Resources
Campus Dialogues Toolkit
Effective dialogue about the toughest civic topics of the day takes skills and practice. The following tools will get you started with the fundamentals of Campus Dialogues.
Exploring the roles of debate, discussion, and dialogue in civic discourse. Download here.
Useful group norms for engaging in civic life. Download here.
Four questions for promoting civic dialogue. Download here.
Tips for developing dialogue-oriented questions. Download here.
Three useful tips for engaging in discourse. Download here.
Evaluate your civic engagement. Download here.
Discussing how the Capstone Creed influences our civic life. Download here.
Who is a citizen and what associations do we have with them? Download here.
Exploring how tough conversations shape our civic life. Download here.
Dialogue Guides
Effective dialogue about the toughest civic topics of the day takes skills and practice. The following tools will get you started with the fundamentals of Campus Dialogues.