Dear Colleagues,
In light of the heightened tensions on campuses nationwide rising from the ongoing violence in the Middle East, faculty need to be prepared for the possibility of tense or difficult classroom conversations. Earlier this week, we connected you with resources to help students impacted by the violence. Now we are pleased to share that the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) has updated their resources for faculty on critical and difficult classroom discussions. The updated resources include guidance on facilitating respectful and constructive dialogues, recommended readings, and strategies for creating a safe space for all students to express their thoughts and emotions.
You can access these resources here. You can also find them on the CTL webpage under “Essential Course and Teaching Resources”.
We understand that navigating such discussions can be stressful and taxing faculty and encourage you to reach out to the CTL (ctl@csus.edu) or Office of Faculty Success (souza@csus.edu) directly if you need help.
Thank you for your commitment to working together to create an empathetic and compassionate campus environment for all.
Carlos Nevarez
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Tasha Souza
Vice Provost for Faculty Success
Lynn Tashiro
Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
