Transformative community engagement: Leadership development through critical conversations and reflection

Program (attend one or both sessions)

Register by Friday, November 7

The Collaborative is pleased to invite you to two dynamic and thought-provoking workshops at Dickinson College (in person only), coordinated by one of our co-directors Samantha Brandauer.

These workshops are designed to support your work with students and colleagues across difference and in global contexts. Sessions will be facilitated by Dr. Daniel Wehrenfennig, a seasoned educator and practitioner in global education and conflict resolution. Read more about Dr. Wehrenfennig here.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your communication skills or enhance your leadership in short-term programs, these workshops offer valuable tools and insights for fostering inclusive, transformative learning experiences.

Schedule:

• Session 1: Strengthening Our Conflict Muscles: Navigating Difficult Conversations Across Difference
  Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  This interactive session invites faculty and staff to explore how intercultural differences and emotional states impact our ability to engage in meaningful dialogue. Together, we’ll unpack why some conversations feel harder than others and how thoughtful planning can help us approach them with greater care. Participants will reflect on “the conversation about the conversation” and learn strategies to center the human experience in moments of disagreement. The workshop will also honor diverse communication preferences and offer tools for fostering open, respectful dialogue, emphasize community engagement and offers tools for training both students and staff to communicate across difference and lead with empathy. 

• Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

• Session 2: Leading Transformative Short-Term Programs: Preparing, Guiding, and Reflecting with Students
  Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  This session supports faculty and staff in designing and leading short-term programs with deeper intentionality, from pre-departure preparation to re-entry reflection. Participants will explore how to scaffold student learning through mapping, journaling, and case studies, while navigating cultural expectations and unexpected challenges with flexibility. We’ll discuss how to engage students in difficult conversations, manage evolving expectations, and process transformative experiences in real time.  This workshop will also provide more insights into connecting this intentionality to program itinerary planning and discuss models of engaging students while enhancing leadership skills.

Registration Rates

Lunch is included in Session 1 Only and Session 2 Only Registration Fees, as well as Whole Day registration

Session 1 Only Registration Fee: 

Community-based Global Learning Collaborative Non-member = $125

Community-based Global Learning Collaborative Member = $75

Session 2 Only Registration Fee: 

Community-based Global Learning Collaborative Non-member = $125

Community-based Global Learning Collaborative Member = $75

Whole Day Registration Fee: 

Community-based Global Learning Collaborative Non-member = $200

Community-based Global Learning Collaborative Member = $100