How To Navigate Difficult Conversations With Students

Description  Overview It is a guarantee that every faculty or staff member who works with students in an academic capacity will end up having to have a difficult student conversation at some point. Whether the topic is medical school requirements, and the related need to pick a new major, plagiarism, impending academic dismissal or how to manage academic responsibilities when the student’s parent is dying of cancer, having the necessary skills to manage that conversation with the proper blend of authority and grace, are of paramount importance. When we first begin work at a new institution, we typically receive training related to school-specific policies, requirements and culture. Given that most people don’t willingly engage in difficult or confrontational discussions, given that our work requires heavy interpersonal communication, that we don’t tend to receive related training and support is unfortunate. However, it’s never too late. This webinar is designed to assist fac