Flash Dialogues are faculty-driven discussions, where faculty members from across our campus community come together to share significant and timely issues. Using an online submission form, one or more faculty members propose a topic related to campus life, the classroom, our community, or contexts beyond the university--and serve as discussion leaders for the 75 minute event. The CFI is especially interested in discussions surrounding equity, access, and inclusion but encourages submissions on all topics relevant to faculty life. In the brave space of the Flash Dialogue, colleagues thoughtfully discuss the most challenging issues we face as University faculty and members of the greater community.
Propose a Flash Dialogue
The CFI provides logistical support and resources (such as room reservations, marketing, and event registration as necessary) for Flash Dialogues. Our goal is to provide a brave space for these important discussions among colleagues to take place.
Want to prepare a submission? Use this worksheet to get started.
To submit a successful proposal
As part of the Flash Dialogue proposal you will be asked to:
- Develop a working title and a 5-7 sentence description with a list of relevant sources.
- Recruit faculty co-facilitators representing diverse academic perspectives on the issue.
- Propose 2-3 possible dates at least 3 weeks in advance.
JMU's Legacy: Our Commemorative Landscape (Fri, March 29, 2019)
Many public colleges and universities are thoughtfully considering how their institutions as places of higher education reflect inclusion and diversity when they also have inherited a commemorative landscape of named buildings, statues, symbols, and artwork that often send different messages. This Flash Dialogue will offer participants an overview of JMU’s current commemorative landscape and context of how we arrived at this point in history. Then participants will engage with one another to consider what we would like our commemorative landscape to be, and what type of alterations or additions regarding commemoration might support these goals. Facilitators will help participants identify important values and guidelines that they think should guide JMU’s decision-making process. This dialogue is part of the efforts of the JMU Task Force on Inclusion History and Context Committee.
Facilitators:
- Lori Britt, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Communication, and ICAD Director
- Meg Mulrooney, Ph.D., Professor, History, and Associate Vice Provost for University Programs
- Steve Reich, Ph.D., Professor, History
- Eric Fife, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the School of Communication Studies
Event Partner: JMU Task Force on Inclusion: History and Context Working Group
