Constructive Dialogue Badge Program
The Constructive Dialogue Badge equips students with the knowledge and skills to engage in constructive conversations even through disagreement. Through online and in-person training, along with a personal reflection, students will better understand the psychological and metacognitive factors that shape how and why people disagree, learn skills to engage in dialogue across differences, and how to apply these skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand & Define Dialogue
Students will understand the role of dialogue as a tool for mutual understanding rather than a tool to debate to win. - Explore A Values-Based Reflection
Students will explore how their values and beliefs inform their opinions and how they influence their engagement with diverse perspectives. - Learn Effective Communication Across Difference
Students will learn strategies to constructively communicate with others within and outside of the campus community. These skills include active listening, practicing curious inquiry, and strengthening emotional intelligence.
How to earn a badge:
- Complete online Perspectives Modules (6 lessons)
- Attend an in-person workshop
- Submit a short reflection on your learning
If you are interested in completing the badge as an individual or offering the badge through a course or program, please email Saida Burns-Moore at sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu.
Civil Dialogue Student Ambassador Internship
The Center for Community Engagement recruits student dialogue ambassadors each academic year to receive training in facilitation, event planning, and build leadership skills. The ambassadors will work as part of the Civil Dialogue Project to foster respectful and meaningful conversations that will help students navigate challenging topics. The Civil Dialogue Project team will start accepting candidate applications for Fall 2027 positions in March 2027.
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- Uncommon Grounds is a student organization focused on creating spaces to foster challenging and respectful conversations to help students responsibly engage and understand themselves, each other, and their community.
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Student testimonials
鈥淚 appreciated the process of communicating with my classmates and talking about controversial topics.鈥
- Spring 25鈥 Student Participant
鈥淚 learned a lot of important concepts within the dialogue training. For example, everyone has different opinions on different topics, and it is important to branch out and have conversations with people who have differing opinions.鈥
- Fall 25鈥 Student Participant
鈥 I was given the opportunity to reflect on how I had previously been engaging in discussions/arguments and to recognize the full impact of my word choices in such conversations.鈥
- Fall 25鈥 Student Participant
Upcoming Events
3:15pm - 4:45pm
CW 115
The Center for Community Engagement welcomes students to join us for an upcoming Civil Dialogue Project workshop offered as part of the Constructive Dialogue Badge program. This is an opportunity to take an active role in fostering constructive conversations on campus. Through our program, students gain the necessary tools to engage in meaningful conversations and navigate difficult topics. This workshop focuses on the foundational skills needed in civil discussions and includes opportunities to connect with peers.
Students who wish to earn the Constructive Dialogue Badge must also complete online modules through the Constructive Dialogue Institute and submit a short reflection. Register for the course after signing up for this event. The course link will pop up after registering for the Principles of Conversation Workshop. Students are welcome to attend the workshop without completing the badge.
Don鈥檛 miss out - register today and be a part of the movement toward a more connected and thoughtful campus community! For any questions, please contact Saida Burns-Moore, Civic Engagement Coordinator, (sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu).
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Saida Burns-Moore at sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.
1:30pm - 3:00pm
CW 310
The Center for Community Engagement welcomes students to join us for an upcoming Civil Dialogue Project workshop offered as part of the Constructive Dialogue Badge program. This is an opportunity to take an active role in fostering constructive conversations on campus. Through our program, students gain the necessary tools to engage in meaningful conversations and navigate difficult topics. This workshop focuses on the foundational skills needed in civil discussions and includes opportunities to connect with peers.
Students who wish to earn the Constructive Dialogue Badge must also complete online modules through the Constructive Dialogue Institute and submit a short reflection. Register for the course after signing up for this event. The course link will pop up after registering for the Principles of Conversation Workshop. Students are welcome to attend the workshop without completing the badge.
Don鈥檛 miss out - register today and be a part of the movement toward a more connected and thoughtful campus community! For any questions, please contact Saida Burns-Moore, Civic Engagement Coordinator, (sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu).
If you anticipate a need for disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aids to attend or participate, please contact Saida Burns-Moore at sburnsmoore@binghamton.edu. We ask that you provide us with at least 3-5 days of advance notice regarding your equal access needs.