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Presidential Initiative on Intergroup Engagement

Outside view of Benson Auditorium

The Presidential Initiative on Intergroup Engagement focuses on how the Pitzer community and beyond can talk constructively about challenging issues.

The initiative's organizing committee is dedicated to fostering a culture of open and constructive dialogue, based on the following initial goals and objectives:

  • Facilitate Constructive Conversations: Organize events and workshops to enhance communication skills, active listening, and empathy. Create brave spaces for open discussions on sensitive topics.
     
  • Promote Inclusivity: Develop programs that embrace various perspectives and offer inclusivity, securing effective participation from students, faculty, and staff.
     
  • Collaborate Across the College: Partner with field groups, student organizations, and administrative areas to integrate new dialogue initiatives with existing programs. Collaborate with faculty to incorporate elements into curricula.
     
  • Assess and Get Feedback: Establish a system for ongoing assessment and feedback to measure the impact of the Initiative. Regularly review and adapt programs based on findings.
     

  • Build on Success: Develop a communications strategy to raise awareness about the importance of constructive dialogue on campus and of the Initiative itself. Showcase success stories and positive outcomes resulting from individual programs and the Initiative as a whole.