How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus: From Polarization to Moral Conversation

Description: How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus by Robert J. Nash, DeMethra LaSha Bradley, Arthur W. Chickering How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus fills a gap in the student services and teaching and learning literature by providing a resource that shows how to construct and carry out difficult conversations from various vantage points in the academy. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus fills a gap in the student services and teaching and learning literature by providing a resource that shows how to construct and carry out difficult conversations from various vantage points in the academy. It offers a theory-to-practice model of conversation for the entire college campus that will enable all constituencies to engage in productive and civil dialogue on the most difficult and controversial social, religious, political, and cultural topics. Back Cover How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus fills a gap in the literature by providing a resource that shows how to construct and carry out difficult conversations from various vantage points in the academy. It offers a theory-to-practice model of conversation for the entire college campus that will enable all constituencies to engage in productive and civil dialogue on the most difficult and controversial social, religious, political, and cultural topics. How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus covers teaching highly controversial, potentially provocative subject matter as well as creating an institutional culture that welcomes and nourishes difficult conversations throughout campus life. The book speaks to faculty, student affairs staff, administrators, and students in all campus venues. Based on their experiences both in and out of classroom settings, Robert J. Nash, DeMethra LaSha Bradley, and Arthur W. Chickering outline a proven process they call moral conversation . Using concrete frameworks, ground rules, and examples, the authors clearly demonstrate how to put moral conversation into action. They map out how to justify, compose, launch, and facilitate respectful and engaging conversations about even the most controversial topics. Flap How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus fills a gap in the literature by providing a resource that shows how to construct and carry out difficult conversations from various vantage points in the academy. It offers a theory-to-practice model of conversation for the entire college campus that will enable all constituencies to engage in productive and civil dialogue on the most difficult and controversial social, religious, political, and cultural topics. How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus covers teaching highly controversial, potentially provocative subject matter as well as creating an institutional culture that welcomes and nourishes difficult conversations throughout campus life. The book speaks to faculty, student affairs staff, administrators, and students in all campus venues. Based on their experiences both in and out of classroom settings, Robert J. Nash, DeMethra LaSha Bradley, and Arthur W. Chickering outline a proven process they call moral conversation. Using concrete frameworks, ground rules, and examples, the authors clearly demonstrate how to put moral conversation into action. They map out how to justify, compose, launch, and facilitate respectful and engaging conversations about even the most controversial topics. Author Biography THE AUTHORS Robert J. Nash is a professor in the College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont. He has published eight books, as well as more than one hundred articles, book chapters, monographs, and book reviews in many of the leading journals in education at all levels. He is a member of the editorial board for the Journal of Religion & Education. DeMethra LaSha Bradley is an assistant director for academic integrity in the Center for Student Ethics and Standards at the University of Vermont (UVM). She is currently pursuing doctoral studies in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies program at UVM. She is the co-author of several book chapters and has made various presentations at national conferences and universities across the United States. Arthur W. Chickering is Special Assistant to the President of Goddard College in Vermont. He is the author of several Jossey-Bass books, including Education and Identity and Encouraging Authenticity and Spirituality in Higher Education. Table of Contents Preface ix Acknowledgments xv The Authors xvii Part I: Laying the Theoretical Groundwork for Moral Conversation 1 1. Igniting the Fire of Moral Conversation 3 2. Promoting a Spirit of Pluralism on College Campuses 35 Part II: Practicing the Moral Conversation 63 3. A Faculty Members View on Moral Conversation from the Classroom 65Robert J. Nash 4. An Administrators View on Moral Conversation from the Division of Student Affairs 99DeMethra LaSha Bradley 5. A Senior Administrators Systemic View on Facilitating Moral Conversations Across Campus 133Arthur W. Chickering Part III: Final Words on Moral Conversation 173 6. Opportunities, Risks, and Caveats for Moral Conversation 175 Appendix A: A Step-by-Step How-To Guide for Facilitators and Participants When Doing Moral Conversation 205Robert J. Nash and Alissa B. Strong Appendix B: Additional Text References and Internet Resources 219 Appendix C: Western Stereotypes About Islam from Both the Left and the Right 221Robert J. Nash Appendix D: A Whole-Campus Teaching and Learning Rationale for Moral Conversation: Inspired by the 2004 NASPA Report Learning Reconsidered: A Campus-Wide Focus on the Student Experience 229Robert J. Nash Appendix E: Naturalistic and Narrativistic Paradigms in Academia: Implications for Moral Conversation 241Robert J. Nash References 251 Index 261 Review "This book is an excellent read for faculty, staff, and students on any type of college campus….The real gem in this book is its framework on how to conduct conversations on controversial issues…While the authors focus moral conversations around pluralism, the premise of moral conversations could readily apply to interactions around governance, accountability, fiscal challenges, pedagogy, curriculum development, and other important issues that can be uncomfortable to discuss, cause participants to be disrespectful of differing opinions, and ultimately be divisive to a campus community." –Tracy M. Tyree, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs in "Community College Journal of Research and Practice," 32:9, 733-735 "I believe this is brilliant, timely and instructive book, not only for educators, but one that reaches across disciplines and functions in higher education and beyond for anyone that wants to improve the outcomes of their conversations about controversial topics…. It conveys the need to create spaces for these conversations on college campuses, but also instructs how to do it. " – Andrea Silva McManus in Education Book Reviews (staff.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/nash.) and excerpted in ASA Chairlink, January 2009 Long Description Praise for How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus "How to Talk About Hot Topics on Campus offers solid educational strategies and some of the best practical examples I have seen on how to facilitate dialogue about the many unspoken but passionately held differences that are found on campus today. Faculty, student affairs professionals, and others engaging with students on diversity issues will find this book to be a highly useful educational resource." Jon C. Dalton, director, Hardee Center for Leadership and Ethics on Higher Education, Florida State University, and coeditor, Journal of College and Character "Nash, Bradley, and Chickering introduce us to a new pedagogical approach, ways of conducting moral conversations that lead to greater understanding, engagement, and respect for differences, rather than divisive contestation, retreat, and anger. The authors bring substantive knowledge, years of experience in the classroom, and fresh imagination to this important task. With their help our institutions can be safer places for exploring difficult issues in a diverse democratic environment." R. Eugene Rice, senior scholar, Association of American Colleges and Universities "There could not be a more timely book. The authors show how we can and should use conversation as a means of bridging our many religious, racial, class, and political differences." Alexander W. Astin, M. Cartter Professor Emeritus and founding director, Higher Education Research Institute, University of California, Los Angeles "The authors combine considerable insight and experience to offer both a challenge and a gift for those committed to the learning, growth, and development of college students. Their challenge is the call to face what too often polarizes American higher education issues of race, social class, and religious belief, to name a few. Their gift is an approach they call moral conversation, an encounter of interest, empathy, and respect that promises to turn differences that divide into opportunities that provide for the deep learning of all. Administrators, faculty, and students alike will grow from its fruits." C. Carney Strange, author, Educating by Design: Creating Campus Learning Environments That Work, and professor, Bowling Green State University Review Text "This book is an excellent read for faculty, staff, and students on any type of college campus?.The real gem in this book is its framework on how to conduct conversations on controversial issues?While the authors focus moral conversations around pluralism, the premise of moral conversations could readily apply to interactions around governance, accountability, fiscal challenges, pedagogy, curriculum development, and other important issues that can be uncomfortable to discuss, cause participants to be disrespectful of differing opinions, and ultimately be divisive to a campus community." ?Tracy M. Tyree, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs in "Community College Journal of Research and Practice," 32:9, 733-735 ?I believe this is brilliant, timely and instructive book, not only for educators, but one that reaches across disciplines and functions in higher education and beyond for anyone that wants to improve the outcomes of their conversations about controversial topics?. It conveys the need to create spaces for these conversations on college campuses, but also instructs how to do it. ? ? Andrea Silva McManus in Education Book Reviews (staff.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/nash.) and excerpted in ASA Chairlink, January 2009 Review Quote "This book is an excellent read for faculty, staff, and students on any type of college campus....The real gem in this book is its framework on how to conduct conversations on controversial issues...While the authors focus moral conversations around pluralism, the premise of moral conversations could readily apply to interactions around governance, accountability, fiscal challenges, pedagogy, curriculum development, and other important issues that can be uncomfortable to discuss, cause participants to be disrespectful of differing opinions, and ultimately be divisive to a campus community." - Tracy M. Tyree , Associate Vice President of Student Affairs in "Community College Journal of Research and Practice," 32:9, 733-735 "I believe this is brilliant, timely and instructive book, not only for educators, but one that reaches across disciplines and functions in higher education and beyond for anyone that wants to improve the outcomes of their conversations about controversial topics.... It conveys the need to create spaces for these conversations on college campuses, but also instructs how to do it. " - Andrea Silva McManus in Education Book Reviews (staff.lib.msu.edu/corby/reviews/posted/nash.) and excerpted in ASA Chairlink, January 2009 Feature The authors guide campus leaders, educators, and students through the process of moral conversation, showing them how to engage in productive, civil dialogue on the most difficult religious, social, political, and cultural matters. Provides a "how-to" resource and uses practical vignettes to illustrate the use of moral conversation in various campus settings Covers controversial topics of race, religion, politics, and cultural issues Provides a framework for critical reflection and dialogue for all campus members: administrators, educators, and students Develops a powerful rationale for improving communication across all campus communities Written by authors from various campus settings, thus covering perspectives from student affairs, faculty, and administration Details ISBN0787994367 Author Arthur W. Chickering Short Title HT TALK ABT HOT TOPICS ON CAMP Language English ISBN-10 0787994367 ISBN-13 9780787994365 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Imprint Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S. Subtitle From Polarization to Moral Conversation Country of Publication United States Place of Publication New York Affiliation University of Vermont, Burlington Edition 1st DOI 10.1604/9780787994365 UK Release Date 2008-03-18 AU Release Date 2008-02-01 NZ Release Date 2008-02-01 Pages 288 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Publication Date 2008-03-18 DEWEY 378.1213 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2008-03-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13417683;

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