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 2025. Nineteen DePaul community members will be selected for each cohort. Full-time faculty and staff are eligible. Part-time faculty with a demonstrated involvement with dialogue in teaching or service roles will also be considered. Participants will be compensated $1,200 for their time. Participants will be encouraged to seek funding through the Dialogue Collaborative: Event Sponsorship program for their own dialogue-related event, project or initiative.
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:
- Monday afternoons, 2-5 p.m. in Fall Quarter: Sept. 15, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 13, Oct. 20, Oct. 27.
- Tuesday afternoons, 2-5 p.m. in Winter Quarter: Jan. 13 - Feb. 24.