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Join the conversation. Shape the future.
Join us for a national conference in San Diego, CA, exploring how colleges and universities teach dialogue, cultivate leadership, and foster connections in a divided world.
Over the past year, the Applied Research Center for Civility (Center for Civility) has conducted in-depth interviews with 70 leaders across 55+ institutions—including students, faculty, nonprofit partners, and campus leaders—who are at the forefront of equipping the next generation with the skills to engage across differences, lead with empathy, and collaborate in diverse settings.
Now, we’re bringing this national network together to share what’s working, challenge what’s not, and co-create what’s next to prepare students to be effective changemakers in today’s polarized society.
Conference Photos and Video
Thanks for joining us at the 2025 Center for Civility Conference! We were deeply inspired by each of you and the student leaders who joined us, representing the next generation of courageous, compassionate changemakers. Check out Conference photos and a recap video below!
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Get a Sneak Peek of the Paper
This star illustrates the main components to consider when designing or reforming a dialogue program on your campus. These processes are not linear, and one decision may impact actions in another.
Here are decisions and concerns to consider:
- Understanding context – This will dictate the reach, scope, and substance of the program’s work.
- The program format – To put this program format into action, individuals need to determine whether partnering with third-party organizations will help them to appropriately actualize efforts for their campus.
- Skill sets to teach – Some skills may be latently acquired.
- Anticipating challenges -What challenges program leaders can expect, and how they can circumvent them.
About The Applied Research Center For Civility
The National Conflict Resolution Center and UC San Diego together launched the Center for Civility to conduct research for action into the methods, dynamics, and best practices for addressing many of society’s most challenging social issues Using NCRC’s programming as a springboard, the Center for Civility designs studies, collects data and conducts quantitative analysis on how we can foster connection in divisive times. Findings will be reported in various formats, including white paper reports, conference proceedings, and academic journal publications.
Questions? Contact Holly Sullivan-Gonzalez at hsullivan@ncrconline.com.
