Now Brewing @ CAFE & Across Campus-September 23, 2024

TEACHING DURING AN ELECTION YEAR: AN ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COLLABORATION
Fostering Civic Engagement: A Workshop on Deliberative Dialogues
Facilitators: Isabel Fay, Assoc. Professor of Communication Studies; Kris Paal, Assoc. Professor of Communication Studies, Jonathan Page, Asst. Dean of Multicultural Affairs 
When: September 25, 3-4:30 pm
Where: 101 Allen Hall
Register: https://forms.gle/g5eAPkzK5NZ4TgBj7 

In this interactive, in-person workshop participants will explore the powerful tool of deliberative dialogues, using the timely topic "Elections: How Should We Encourage and Safeguard Voting?" Participants will learn how to facilitate and implement these structured conversations to promote thoughtful civic engagement among students and colleagues. 

Workshop Highlights

• Introduction to deliberative dialogue principles and best practices
• Practice with a sample dialogue on election integrity and voter participation
• Strategies for integrating deliberative dialogues into classroom discussions & campus activities
• Tools for fostering respectful, productive discussions on complex issues

Participants will gain practical skills to: 

• Design and facilitate deliberative dialogues
• Encourage critical thinking and active listening
• Navigate challenging conversations about civic issues
• Empower students and colleagues to engage in constructive democratic discourse

Using Constructive Dialogue Activities to Talk About Difficult Issues 
Facilitators: Isabel Fay, Assoc. Professor of Communication Studies; Kris Paal, Assoc. Professor of Communication Studies, Jonathan Page, Asst. Dean of Multicultural Affairs 
When: Monday, September 30 from 3-4:15 pm on Zoom
Register @ https://forms.gle/KbLswkmr54fDZoCU9 

In this interactive session, faculty and staff will experience a variety of discussion activities designed to enhance dialogue skills, civil discourse, and critical thinking.  Participants will be equipped with practical resources and exercises to promote meaningful and constructive dialogue for students.  

Election 2024 Resources
Lancers Vote-Voting 101 Canvas course @ https://longwood.instructure.com/enroll/WW3YTA

Updated CAFE blog @ https://blogs.longwood.edu/cafeinstitute2016/ with teaching and learning resources to facilitate thoughtful and inclusive conversations in the classroom on critical issues such as democracy, governance, and public policy. 

ADVISING WORKSHOP: SAVE THE DATE
Date: October 8
Time: 3:30-5:00 pm
Location: TBD
Join us for an advising workshop designed with two tracks: one for faculty who are new to advising at Longwood, and one for experienced advisers who want to hone their craft. CAFE and the QEP team will collaborate, and we’ll have snacks!  

ENROLLMENT & BUDGET FORUM
There will be an Enrollment and Budget Forum on Tuesday, September 24, at 3:30 p.m. in Blackwell Hall.  President Reveley, Provost Larissa Smith, and Vice President for Administration and Finance Matt McGregor will be present.  

MEDITATION
Dates: Tuesday/Thursday
Time: 11:30am-12:00pm
Location: Zoom https://shorturl.at/5WIIr

We know from research that since COVID, instructors and staff are experiencing burnout at higher than average rates. One way to combat the exhaustion is to try mindfulness techniques. Join Renee Gutiérrez to create a pause in your day. All are welcome for a brief, guided meditation; no previous experience is required.

FOCUSED PRODUCTIVITY SESSIONS

• Join CAFE for pomodoro sessions again this semester. All faculty and staff are welcome. The sessions use a focused cycle: set a goal, work towards it for 25 minutes, and then take a five-minute break. You will repeat the cycle three times. Choose the session that fits your needs: