Democracy in the Classroom without Fear
Tuesday, September 17 | 1-2 p.m. | Zoom Webinar | Passcode: 993698
Inver Hills Community College invites faculty, staff, and administrators at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to a webinar on Democracy in the Classroom without Fear. 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.
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
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
If you have questions, please contact Shannon Williams at: swilliams@inverhills.edu