Wildcat Dialogues is an intercultural leadership experience designed to introduce first-time students to tools they can use to engage in meaningful dialogues across differences to help create communities of belonging at K-State.
Are you ready to serve as a small group facilitator? Sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 8. Facilitators help first-year students connect with each other, share their stories and engage in meaningful dialogue. All facilitators will receive a Wildcat Dialogues T-shirt.
Wildcat Dialogues will take place via Zoom on multiple dates in order to best provide our participants with an experience that works for their schedule.
- 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13
- 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14
- 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15
- 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16
Students will be placed in small groups of approximately 10 to engage in dialogue, led by a facilitator.
As a small group facilitator you will:
- Guide students in a dialogue to help them develop skills in intercultural leadership
- Actively contribute to the university in its mission to create a campus culture of belonging for all students
- Develop your own ability to facilitate meaningful dialogue around difficult topics
How can you join us?
All facilitators will participate in training on intercultural learning and small group facilitation, as well as detailed information on the program for Wildcat Dialogues. To prepare, there is a training module to complete on Canvas, and facilitators will need to attend one of the following training sessions via Zoom:
- 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8
- 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9
- 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10
- 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12
Have questions or want to know more? Email Tamara Bauer, Staley School of Leadership Studies, tamara@ksu.edu. And, check out the FAQs about the event.
This event is coordinated in partnership between the Staley School of Leadership Studies, Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, and K-State First, alongside a large committee representing students, faculty and staff. This collaboration represents the commitment by our campus community to create a culture of belonging for all.
