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, Oct. 26. K-State students, faculty and staff are invited to join us as facilitators. Facilitators are needed each year to play a critical role helping first-year students connect with each other, share their stories and engage in meaningful dialogue. Training is provided and facilitators will get a free Wildcat Dialogues T-shirt.
Wildcat Dialogues will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the K-State Student Union. Virtual sessions will also be available and will take place Nov. 2-4.
As a small group facilitator, you will:
- Guide groups of 8-10 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 a training session.
Training for facilitators who plan to facilitate the in-person event, Nov. 1, will need to attend one of the following training sessions in-person at the Leadership Studies Building:
- 3 – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27
- Noon – 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28
- 3 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31
Training for facilitators who plan to facilitate virtual sessions will need to attend one of the following training sessions on Zoom:
- 7 – 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30
- 3 – 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31
Have questions or want to know more? Email Tamara Bauer, Staley School of Leadership, tamara@ksu.edu. And, check out the FAQs about the event.
This event is coordinated in partnership between the Staley School of Leadership, Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs, K-State First, and the K-State Student Union, 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.
