Build skills for meaningful dialogue, engage across differences and help strengthen a connected Brown community.
Build skills for meaningful dialogue, engage across differences and help strengthen a connected Brown community.
Dialogue is an important part of learning and community life at Brown. Campus Life offers programs, training and consultation that help students and other members of the Brown community listen with curiosity, communicate across differences, navigate complex issues and participate constructively in campus life.
Whether you are looking to strengthen your own dialogue skills, plan a program or event, or participate in activism, protest or demonstration, resources are available to help.
The Community Dialogue Project (CDP) creates opportunities for students, faculty and staff to build the skills needed for productive dialogue and engagement across differences.
Through interactive workshops and programs, participants can practice active listening, giving and receiving feedback, empathy, accountability and respectful communication. CDP also works with groups across Brown to support conversations about complex issues and strengthen connection and understanding across the community.
The Multi-Partial Team (MPT) is a group of trained Brown staff who provide consultation and support around events involving activism, protest, demonstration and potentially controversial issues.
The team can serve as a thought partner for event organizers as they plan for programs that may generate strong interest or differing perspectives. MPT members also provide information and support to students and others who plan to participate in activism, protest or demonstration.
The team’s role is to help participants understand available resources, University policies and options for engagement while supporting an environment in which expression and participation can take place.
People who live and work in a connected and caring community experience better health and well-being, stronger social bonds, and more academic, professional and personal success.
Dialogue, reflection and community-building happen throughout Brown. Students can find opportunities to engage across differences and build relationships through:
Restorative Justice | Explore the Restorative Justice Initiative →
The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards offers restorative practices designed to acknowledge impact, support accountability, promote learning and strengthen relationships.
Centers and Community Programs | Explore Belonging & Community →
Campus Life centers offer programs, lectures, workshops and community-building opportunities that encourage learning, connection and engagement with a range of experiences and perspectives.
Reflection and Interfaith Engagement | Explore OCRL Programs →
The Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life offers opportunities for reflection, dialogue and interfaith engagement that foster understanding and connection across differences.
Residential Programs | Explore Residential Education →
Residential Life creates opportunities for students to come together in their residential communities to explore topics related to belonging, community and difference.
Student Organization Education | Visit the Student Activities Office →
The Student Activities Office provides resources and education for student organizations related to leadership, community standards and creating strong campus communities.
Campus Life and University leaders also share information about community expectations, opportunities for engagement and resources for navigating campus life.