The Dialogue Collaborative is an interdisciplinary initiative that seeks to recognize the benefits of constructive conflict and to embed principles and practices of dialogue across the DePaul community.
Dialogue in Action Certificate
DePaul will offer a proprietary certification called Dialogue in Action, which is housed in the College of Communication. This series of workshops will cover the principles and facilitation of dialogue. The workshops will equip DePaul community members with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in framing, designing, and leading dialogues across diverse perspectives.
How to apply
We are accepting applications for Fall, Winter and Spring . Twenty DePaul community members will be selected for each cohort. Participants will be compensated for their time: $2,000 for fall cohort and $1,500 for the winter and spring cohorts. Participants will be given an additional $500 after completing the workshops and executing a dialogue-related event, project or initiative.
We are accepting applications for Fall, Winter and Spring. Twenty DePaul full-time faculty and staff will be selected for each cohort. Participants will be compensated for their time.
The time commitment includes:
- Attending six, 3-hour in-person workshop sessions.
- Planning at least one initiative or event that integrates a dialogic approach.
To apply, candidates must submit:
- Resume or CV
- A statement of interest including evidence of their scholarly or practical experience working in ideologically diverse spaces, and their current understanding of dialogue
- A letter of support from direct supervisor
- Confirmation of availability for all sessions in selected quarter:
- Monday afternoons, 2-5 p.m. in Fall Quarter: September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14, October 21
- Thursday afternoons, 2-5 p.m. in Winter Quarter: January 16, January 23, January 30, February 13, February 20, February 27
- Wednesday evenings, 4-7 p.m. in Spring Quarter: April 9, April 16, April 23, May 7, May 14, May 21
Click here to submit an application or a letter of support for an applicant.
The first cohort this fall will be a pilot, and we will give priority to community members from across the university with experience in dialogue or related fields to offer their expertise and feedback on the curriculum.
For full consideration for the fall cohort, applications should be submitted by September 9. Applications for Winter and Spring are accepted on a rolling basis. For questions about the application process, email
dialogue@depaul.edu. Upcoming Events
Event: Building a Culture of Dialogue
Through a dynamic series of conversations, this gathering of faculty, staff and administrators will explore how the practice of dialogue is currently taking place across our community, as well as future possibilities for development and innovation. Particular attention will be placed on fostering dialogue as a central feature of the culture of our university in ways that are consistent with our institutional ethos and which reflect the mission of DePaul.
We hope you can join us on September 18, 4:30-6:45 in the Student Center on the Lincoln Park Campus. Please RSVP by
clicking here. What's next for the collaborative?
In Fall Quarter, we will continue to reach out to partners across campus to identify individuals and groups who are teaching, researching, or practicing dialogue.
A steering committee will also be formed to guide long-term decisions and the structure of the collaborative. A separate call will go out for the steering committee with priority given to those who have experience in dialogue and/or are participating in the first cohort. The steering committee will work with university partners to support current activities and work on new initiatives such as creating content for new student orientation, generating university-wide teach-ins, promoting connections among all members of our university community, and becoming role models for dialogic engagement at DePaul.
We will share more information as the Dialogue Collaborative develops and we welcome your input at
dialogue@depaul.edu.
Communications
Below are the messages sent out to the DePaul community about the Dialogue Collaborative.
Launching the Dialogue Collaborative, September 3. 2024