Community conversations are monthly virtual facilitated panel discussions on pressing current issues and events with members of the campus and Knoxville communities. These panels are open to all students, faculty, staff and community members.
Here is a list of the 5 upcoming workshops About Community Conversations Upcoming
GLEICHER’S FORMULA FOR CHANGE AS A TOOL FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Thursday, August 27, 2pm
Engagement is always community based and is built upon shared decision making, planning, collaboration, trust, and respect. This workshop defines and explores the application of best practices of community engagement.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 101
Thursday, September 3, 2pm
Engagement is always community based and is built upon shared decision making, planning, collaboration, trust, and respect. This workshop defines and explores the application of best practices of community engagement.
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A MULTIDISCIPLINARY SYSTEMS APPROACH TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Thursday, September 10, 2pm
This workshop will examine social, economic, and civil systems that frame community engagement efforts and explore how to work within these systems in a multidisciplinary manner to advance shared goals with community partners.
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BUILDING KNOXVILLE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SOCIAL CAPITAL
Thursday, September 17, 2pm
Social capital broadly defined refers to factors of effective collaborations including interpersonal relationships, trust, cooperation, reciprocity, and a shared identity and values. This workshop outlines several ways for faculty and students to explore building social capital with Knoxville area community partners.
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CULTURAL COMPETENCY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Thursday, September 24, 2pm
Cultural competency encompasses self-knowledge of one’s culture, knowledge and appreciation for the cultures of others, and the ability to communicate and interact with others effectively. This workshop will increase your understanding of intercultural competence and introduce a framework and instrument for assessment and personal development.
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