The Network for Educational Development (NED) provides educational development opportunities that are designed by Minnesota State faculty and staff for Minnesota State faculty and staff. These opportunities help build awareness, develop knowledge, skills, and abilities, and provide space for reflecting and revising.
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Democracy in the Classroom Without Fear
Hosted by Inver Hills Community College
Tuesday, September 17, 1-2pm, Zoom Webinar Link, Passcode: 993698
Panelists
- Rob Barron, Executive Director, Seed Coalition
- Ryan Drysdale, Director of Impact and State Networks, ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge
- Erica Wood, Geology faculty, Inver Hills Community College
- Amy Zsohar, Communications faculty, Inver Hills Community College
Description
You are invited to learn how faculty are instrumental in communicating the importance of voting and nonpartisan democratic engagement to students as the classroom. With the current political climate, some faculty feel fear of appearing partisan or facing backlash. During this webinar, you will hear from faculty and nonprofit leaders who will share resources and tips for promoting nonpartisan student voter engagement and civic education in the classroom without fear.
Audience
All faculty, staff, administrators at Minnesota State
Outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand the importance of faculty promoting nonpartisan student voter engagement in the classroom
- Receive resources and practical tips for incorporating civic skills and nonpartisan student voter engagement into the classroom
Zoom Information
https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/91784675603
Password: 993698
Questions?
Contact Shannon Williams at: swilliams@inverhills.edu
