Welcome to the preparation phase of Reimaging Campus Community. Before we start our online session, there are several key concepts below for you to review. Think of this as a flipped-classroom model where you will spend about 2 hours learning new information before we meet, then we will process that information during our live session together.
Please watch the videos listed below and use the questions to guide your learning. These questions are provided simply to help you know where to focus your attention; answers will not be collected.
We look forward to connecting with all of you online!
Engaging With
As you are watching consider the following questions:
- In which box of the window do you spend most of your time?
- How can you exercise your influence or authority in the with box?
- Which window allows for the best learning/work experience and why?
- Think of a person in your life who you are connected with. What qualities do they have that support that connection?
Inclusive Decision Making
As you are watching consider the following questions:
- How are decisions typically made in your workplace? Do they include a wide range of diverse voices?
- Think of a time you felt treated unfairly by a person in a position of authority. What was missing from the interaction that made it feel unfair? Did it impact either your relationship or your performance?
- Do you engage, explain, and give clear expectations when you make decisions?
If not, how would your process look different if you considered Fair Process? - Think of a decision you are considering, what is the typical process you use to make decisions? Is it inclusive? If not what are some things you could do to make the process more inclusive for the folks who are impacted by the decision?
- What areas of Inclusive Decision Making are you most comfortable and which areas would you like to be more comfortable?
Expressing, Sharing and Reflecting on Emotion
As you are watching, consider the following questions:
- Where do you see shame responses in your work on campus and what does it look like?
- Where do you see shame responses in your personal life and what does it look like?
- How, in this theory, can shame be a motivator for behavior change?
- What does shame look like during conflict?
- How do you experience shame?
- What are some different ways to respond to shame?
Practicing Across A Continuum
As you are watching consider the following questions:
- Where do you see examples of Tomkins’ Blueprint, Kelly's definition of Intimacy, and Nathanson's definition of Community in your life and work?
- How can you use the Restorative Practices Continuum proactively in your work?
- How can you use the Restorative Practices Continuum responsively in your work?