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<p>Below is&nbsp;information on this semester's&nbsp;deliberative dialogues series, including dates, times, topics, and registration links. If you would like an advance copy of an issue guide, or have questions, please contact Joe Scanlon at jscanlon1@monroecc.edu.</p>

<p>2/23/21 1230-145pm</p>

<p>Free Speech and the Inclusive Campus: How Do We Foster the Campus Community We Want?</p>

<p>Join us for a deliberative dialogue on building a campus community that&nbsp;best reflects our core values. Current national&nbsp;divisiveness often pits important educational and social values like&nbsp;inclusion, diversity, and freedom of expression, against one another. Knowing this, how can we create a campus community that&nbsp;prioritizes student well-being and safety, affirms a commitment to intellectual curiosity and exploration, and upholds the ideals of free speech and expression? As deliberators, participants&nbsp;will share their experiences,&nbsp;evaluate the tradeoffs of potential options and actions, and learn from each other as they work collaboratively toward&nbsp;constructing a more inclusive campus community.</p>

<p>Registration link:&nbsp;<a href="https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMude6qpz0iH9bc-pwG7UBRdx4EYRO5DOwn" target="_blank">https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMude6qpz0iH9bc-pwG7UBRdx4EYRO5DOwn</a></p>

<p>3/23/21 1230-145</p>

<p>Voting: How Should We Improve and Safeguard Our Elections?</p>

<p>Americans are worried about our elections. We worry about voter turnout,&nbsp;voter suppression, and even&nbsp;foreign interference in our elections. Join us for a deliberative dialogue on improving our elections. How can we increase participation, protect the integrity of voting, and make the voting process a fairer and more inclusive experience? As deliberators, participants&nbsp;will share their experiences,&nbsp;evaluate the tradeoffs of potential options and actions, and learn from each other as they work collaboratively toward&nbsp;improving American elections.</p>

<p>Registration link:&nbsp;<a href="https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuc-muqDgpHt0mGNmu6uFkfGrL8_tx0zq6" target="_blank">https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuc-muqDgpHt0mGNmu6uFkfGrL8_tx0zq6</a></p>

<p>4/20/21 1230-145</p>

<p>Youth and Opportunity: What Should We Do for Future Generations to Thrive?</p>

<p>Future generations will inherit a range of issues and challenges. Examples like economic insecurity and environmental crisis are just a pair of several. Compounding these issues and challenges is domestic gridlock and shifting trends in global politics. Join us for a deliberative dialogue on building a strong future for today&rsquo;s youth. How can we ensure young people receive the skills needed for success, have access to equitable opportunities, and are economically secure? As deliberators, participants&nbsp;will share their experiences,&nbsp;evaluate the&nbsp;tradeoffs of potential options and actions, and learn from each other as they collaboratively think about constructing a future optimized for success and well-being.</p>

<p>Registration link:&nbsp;<a href="https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-ivrzkqH91Dat8H4Lwp6MErtmDttj0t" target="_blank">https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-ivrzkqH91Dat8H4Lwp6MErtmDttj0t</a></p>

<p><em>Sponsoring Organizations and Initiatives:&nbsp;The Democracy Commitment at MCC, Department of Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Sociology, PRISM Multicultural Center, Global Education and International Studies, MCC Faculty Senate</em>​</p>

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MCC Daily Tribune

2021 Spring Deliberative Dialogues Series: Be Part Of the Discussion & the Solution

Deliberative dialogues are unique opportunities to engage in collaborative thinking about how to address our most pressing issues. Because each dialogue takes the form of a deliberation, attendees drive discussions in small groups facilitated by trained moderators. Anchoring each deliberative dialogue are issue guides that reflect the results of public discussions. Each issue guide presents potential courses of action which groups collaboratively review and critically analyze.

Below is information on this semester's deliberative dialogues series, including dates, times, topics, and registration links. If you would like an advance copy of an issue guide, or have questions, please contact Joe Scanlon at jscanlon1@monroecc.edu.

2/23/21 1230-145pm

Free Speech and the Inclusive Campus: How Do We Foster the Campus Community We Want?

Join us for a deliberative dialogue on building a campus community that best reflects our core values. Current national divisiveness often pits important educational and social values like inclusion, diversity, and freedom of expression, against one another. Knowing this, how can we create a campus community that prioritizes student well-being and safety, affirms a commitment to intellectual curiosity and exploration, and upholds the ideals of free speech and expression? As deliberators, participants will share their experiences, evaluate the tradeoffs of potential options and actions, and learn from each other as they work collaboratively toward constructing a more inclusive campus community.

Registration link: https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMude6qpz0iH9bc-pwG7UBRdx4EYRO5DOwn

3/23/21 1230-145

Voting: How Should We Improve and Safeguard Our Elections?

Americans are worried about our elections. We worry about voter turnout, voter suppression, and even foreign interference in our elections. Join us for a deliberative dialogue on improving our elections. How can we increase participation, protect the integrity of voting, and make the voting process a fairer and more inclusive experience? As deliberators, participants will share their experiences, evaluate the tradeoffs of potential options and actions, and learn from each other as they work collaboratively toward improving American elections.

Registration link: https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuc-muqDgpHt0mGNmu6uFkfGrL8_tx0zq6

4/20/21 1230-145

Youth and Opportunity: What Should We Do for Future Generations to Thrive?

Future generations will inherit a range of issues and challenges. Examples like economic insecurity and environmental crisis are just a pair of several. Compounding these issues and challenges is domestic gridlock and shifting trends in global politics. Join us for a deliberative dialogue on building a strong future for today’s youth. How can we ensure young people receive the skills needed for success, have access to equitable opportunities, and are economically secure? As deliberators, participants will share their experiences, evaluate the tradeoffs of potential options and actions, and learn from each other as they collaboratively think about constructing a future optimized for success and well-being.

Registration link: https://monroecommunity.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIqf-ivrzkqH91Dat8H4Lwp6MErtmDttj0t

Sponsoring Organizations and Initiatives: The Democracy Commitment at MCC, Department of Anthropology, History, Political Science, and Sociology, PRISM Multicultural Center, Global Education and International Studies, MCC Faculty Senate

Attached Files:
2021 Campus Deliberations (3).pdf

Joseph Scanlon
Anthrop/History/Poli. Science/Sociology
02/03/2021