Center for Inclusive Teaching and Learning

The Fall 2024 CITL Reading Group is focusing on the Hard Work of Difficult Discussions: Free Speech, Academic Freedom, and Political Correctness (among other related topics). Join us and discuss communal texts about difficult discussions, trigger warnings, brave spaces, power and platforms, and silenced/amplified voices in teaching and learning environments. Also, work through case studies! During this election semester, we hope these get-togethers become a place to work through local, national, and international challenges and opportunities in our educational spaces. Also, helpful for RPPC courses!

NOTE 1: You can come to all get-togethers (calendar below) or just this one!

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Bi-monthly on Thursdays (note: times vary so that more can attend)

• September 12 (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
  • Texts-Pick Up and First Thoughts

• September 26 (11:30am-1:00pm; place Chase 102/105)
  • Case Studies: When you integrate difficult topics into class

• October 10: (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
  • Topics: Academic Freedom, Free Speech, & Political Correctness

• October 24 (11:30am-1:00pm; place Chase 102/105)
  • Case Studies: When students bring up the difficult topics in class

• November 7: (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
  • Topics: Pedagogy as a Weapon; Safe, Brave, & Accountable Spaces

• November 21: (4:00-5:00pm, Dana 216)
  • With the Banned Book Book Club, reading: This Is Your Time
• December 5: (9:00-10:00am OR 4:00-5:00pm; Dana 216)
  • Topics: RPPC & A Path Forward