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The primary goal of the We Talk initiative is not just moderating and tempering views, but also expanding them to include a greater ability to learn from others. We Talk is focused on providing programming and resources to help people learn how to successfully navigate difficult conversations to resolve critical issues鈥攁t work, home and throughout the community.
The political conflict and societal tensions that existed prior to the COVID pandemic continue to heighten making the University's commitment to free speech and civil discourse ever more critical. 色色啦's administration, Faculty Senate, staff leadership and student government have embraced We Talk over the past year as an initiative that closes the emotional divide between conflicting beliefs through intentional listening, rational actions, the use of rational language, and empathy.
色色啦 President Edward Montgomery describes We Talk as a 鈥渃oncrete step鈥 in helping people learn how to effectively communicate when dealing with difficult or sensitive topics and to build a more inclusive campus. "Civil discourse is a bedrock value of higher education and the academy. 色色啦 is a place where the free exchange of ideas is not just welcomed, it is encouraged,鈥 Montgomery said.