Lecture: Civility on Campus

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Date/Time:Thursday, 05 Feb 2009 at 7:00 pm
Location:Sun Room, Memorial Union
Cost:Free
Contact:
Phone:515-294-9934
Channel:Lecture Series
Categories:Lectures
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"Civility in the Classroom," Kathy Obear, Alliance for Change, Belchertown, Mass. Obear's presentation focuses on improving communication skills among students when different viewpoints are presented in the classroom. She also will participate in the Social Justice Summit, coordinated by the Student Activities Center, on Friday, Feb. 6.

Kathy Obear is the president of Alliance for Change and founding faculty of The Social Justice Training Institute. She worked in residence life at several universities before starting her consulting practice, devoted to organization development, managing diversity, and conflict resolution. She works to create inclusive environments that leverage the creativity, diversity, and talent of all students.

Kathy Obear earned her Ed.D. in Social Justice Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst; an M.A. in College Student Personnel Administration from The Ohio State University; and a B.A. in history from Washington College, Md.