Election Resources for Faculty

Evergreen Faculty have recently shared resources for the upcoming election that may be helpful in your course or program. Check out these faculty recommendations:

Thinking about What Democracy’s Winners and Losers Owe One Another (Beyond Intractability, July 22, 2024 newsletter) — a thought/discussion exercise that invites participants to explore opposing viewpoints through an appreciative lens

Sustained Dialogue Institute | Fall Semester Resources for Educators — curated resources and information about an on-demand “helpdesk” for educators 

UC Davis Dialogues Across Difference | Academic Freedom and Free Speech in the Classroom — 13 minute video overview of law and policies relevant to free speech in the classroom. View Evergreen’s policy documents on academic freedom.

Election Resources | Sharon Salzberg — Contemplative resources, including a three-part webinar series, podcast episode, and guided meditation

Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom — Simple protocol for responding to conflict and negative reactions in the classroom

Also, from the Learning and Teaching Commons:

Taking a Trauma-responsive Approach to Community Care — Guide based on eight principles of trauma-informed teaching with links to additional resources

Special thanks to Miranda Mellis, Carolyn Prouty, Greg Mullins, JuliA Metzker, and Julia Zay for these recommendations! Have other resources you’d like to share with colleagues? Send them to learningandteaching@evergreen.edu to share here and in our monthly newsletter.