Kansas State University

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 Sunday, October 29. 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 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the K-State Student Union. A  virtual session will also be available and will take place 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9.

• Wildcat Dialogues – In-Person
  • 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 (this will be our main session; the virtual session is advertised for those with conflicts or who have health concerns)
• Wildcat Dialogues – Virtual via Zoom
  • 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9

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 short training module to complete on Canvas, and facilitators will need to attend a training session and practice session. See options below:

• In-Person Training at the Leadership Studies Building (for those facilitating on Nov. 8):
  • 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2
  • 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6
    
• Virtual Training via Zoom (for those facilitating on Nov. 9 via Zoom):
  • 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5

Additionally, first-time facilitators (and anyone who would like to) will be asked to attend a facilitation practice. These practice sessions are for facilitators who will be assisting with the in-person Wildcat Dialogues event on Nov. 8. Practice sessions will be held:

• Noon-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3
• 3-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3
• 4:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6

Are you ready to serve as a small group facilitator? Sign-up using this link by Sunday, Oct. 30.

We hope you will consider joining us as a small group facilitator where you will help first-year students connect with each other, share their stories, and engage in meaningful dialogue.  Have questions or want to know more? Check out the FAQ’s about the event or email Tamara Bauer or Austin Drake, Staley School of Leadership, tamara@ksu.edu or adrake329@ksu.edu

This event is coordinated in partnership between the Staley School of Leadership, K-State First, and the K-State Student Union, and the Division of Student Belonging and Inclusion, 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.