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Guide for Setting Ground Rules

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Whenever you hope to facilitate conversations on social justice concerns, whether preparing for a one-hour workshop or weaving such discussions into a year-long class, a vital first step is the development of guidelines for participation. These guidelines, often referred to as “ground rules” or “community norms,” should provide the community within a workshop or class a framework to ensure open, respectful dialogue and maximum participation.

This resource offers effective strategies to create ground rules.

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  • Committees, Communication, Engagement, Leadership & Supervision, Teaching & Learning
  • Guide/Checklist, Website
  • climate, diversity, engagement, equity, inclusion, workplace-relations