Publications
Bolen, R., & Dessel, A. (2013). Is discrimination against Evangelical Christians a problem in social work education? Journal of Social Work Education, 49, 528-547.
Bolen, R., & Dessel, A. (in press). Conservative Christianity and social work: Converging and diverging perspectives. Journal of Social Work Education (LTE).
Dessel, A., Ali, N., & Mishkin, A. (in press). Learning about Palestinian narratives: What are the barriers for Jewish college students? Peace and Conflict: Journal of Peace Psychology.
*Dessel, A. Teaching about religious and intercultural conflict: The use of experiential methods and dialogic pedagogy. (in press). In E. St. John, C. Modey, and D. Schoem, Eds. Integrative Pedagogy: Teaching to the Whole Student with Heart, Mind, and Spirit.
Dessel, A., Masse, J., & Walker, L. (2013). Intergroup dialogue pedagogy: Teaching about intersectional and under examined privilege in heterosexual, Christian, and Jewish identities. In K. Case (Ed.),Deconstructing privilege: Teaching and learning as allies in the classroom (pp. 132-148). New York:Routledge Press.
Dessel, A., Woodford, M., Routenberg, R., & Breijak, D. (2013). Heterosexual students’ experiences in sexual orientation intergroup dialogue courses.Journal of Homosexuality, 60 (7), 1054-1080.
*Dessel, A., & Bolen, R. (Eds.). (2014). Conservative Christian Beliefs and Sexual Orientation In Social Work: Privilege, Oppression, and the Pursuit of Human Rights. CSWE Press.
Gurin, P., Sorensen, N., Lopez, G., & Nagda, B. A. (2014). Intergroup Dialogue: Race still matters. In R. Bangs, G. Koeske, & L. Davis. (Eds.), Handbook on Race and Social Problems. New York: Springer Press.
Gurin, P. & Nagda, B.A. (2014). Diversity: A strategic mission of higher education for the 2lst century. In D. Phillips. (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Educational Theory.
Gurin, P. & Nagda, B.A. (2014) Dialogue and Community Practices: The Need for Integration. Civic Learning and Teaching. Washington, D.C. AAC&U.
Gurin, P., Nagda, B. A., & X. Zúñiga. (2013). Introduction: Intergroup Dialogue and the Multi-University Intergroup Dialogue Research Project. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue. NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Gurin, P., Nagda, B. A., Stephan, C. W., & Stephan, W. G. (2013). Intergroup Dialogue: Its role in contemporary society. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Nagda, B. A. & Gurin, P. (2013). The practice of intergroup dialogue. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue, NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Nagda, B. A., Gurin, P., Sorensen, N., Wong(Lau), K., & Stephan, W. G. (2013). A critical-dialogic theoretical framework for intergroup dialogue. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Gurin, P., Wong(Lau), K., Sorensen, N., Nagda, B. A., X. Zúñiga & Maxwell, K. (2013). Studying intergroup dialogue: A mixed methods approach. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue, NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Sorensen, N., Gurin, P., Nagda, B. A., Gonzalez, R., Stephan, W. G., Lopez, G. & Rodriguez, J. (2013). Effects of intergroup dialogue: A focus on processes and outcomes. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup DialogueNY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Wong(Lau), K., Gurin, P., Nagda, B. A., Ford, A. C., Maxwell, K., Perez, R., McCallum, C., Stephan, W. G. (2013). Empathy in intergroup dialogue. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, &Biren (Ratnesh) A. Nagda, X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup DialogueNY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Gurin, P., Meier, E., Nagda, B. A., & Gurin-Sands, C. (2013). Observations of Students and Facilitators: A Lens into the Practice Model of Intergroup Dialogue. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Nagda, B. A. & Gurin, P. (2013). Evidence, criticisms, and conclusions for practice, theory and research. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga.Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Gurin, P., Nagda, B. A., Stephan, W. G. & Stephan, C. W., Anderson, G., Saenz, D., & Bouis, G. (2013). Intergroup Dialogue: A response to the challenges of demography,democracy and dispersion. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue across Difference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Gurin, P. & Nagda, B. A. (2013). Epilogue: Intergroup Dialogue Alumni in a Changing World. In P. Gurin, B. A. Nagda, & X. Zúñiga. Dialogue acrossDifference: Practice, Theory and Research on Intergroup Dialogue NY: Russell Sage Foundation.
Petryk, T., Thompson, M. C. and Boynton, T. (2013), Building Multicultural Residential Communities: A Model for Training Student Staff. New Directions for Student Services, 2013: 69–78. doi: 10.1002/ss.20070
Wernick, L. J., Kulick, A., Dessel, A., Graham, L. F. (2014). Theater and dialogue to increase youth’s intentions to advocate for LGBTQQ people. Research on Social Work Practice.
Wernick, L., Dessel, A., Kulick, A., Graham, L. (in press). Evaluating an LGBTQQ-youth led intervention using theater and dialogue. In J. Chonody (Ed.),Community Art: Creative Approaches to Practice. Champaign, IL: Common Ground.
Wernick, L., Dessel, A., Kulick, A., Graham, L. (2013). LGBTQQ youth creating change: Developing youth allies through creative performance and dialogue.Children and Youth Services Review, 35, 1576-1586.
Presentations
Dessel, A. (January 2014) Society for Social Work and Research San Antonio, TX.
Dessel, A., Masse, Johanna. Walker, L. (June 2014) Intergroup dialogue pedagogy: Teaching about intersectional and under examined privilege in heterosexual, Christian, and Jewish identities Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) . Portland, OR.
Dessel, A. (November 2013) Conversations on Community, Identity, and Israel: Making Sense of the Pew Portrait of Jewish Americans. University of Michigan Jewish Communal Leadership Program, Ann Arbor, MI.
Dessel, A., Boisen, L., Ali, N., & Rodenborg, N. (October 2013). Faculty Development Institute: Intergroup Dialogue Pedagogy and Practice: Promoting Cross-cultural Competence, Awareness and Social Justice. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Dessel, A., Bolen, R., Drumm, R., & Brice, T. (October 2013) Panel: Conservative Christianity and Sexual Orientation: Privilege, Oppression, and Pursuit of Human Rights. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Busbee E., Eckhouse A., Fisher, M., Gallaway, C., Hadi Z., McEvilly, J., Tender, A., Aldana, A., Dessel, A. Religious identity and support for women’s rights by undergraduate men. Men & Masculinities conference Ann Arbor, MI April 2013.
A. Dessel .*Social Work Education for Competent, Socially Just Practice with LGBTQ People:Opportunities and Challenges
University of Michigan School of Social Work Ann Arbor, MI March 2013
Behling, C. (May 2014). The Sparks That Unite: Bringing Intergroup Dialogue Models Beyond the Classroom to an Administrative/Corporate Training Model. The National Conference on Diversity, Race, and Learning. The Ohio State University. Columbus, OH.
Gurin, P. (June 2013). Dialogue across Difference, National Intergroup Dialogue Institute. Ann Arbor, MI.
Gurin, P., Thompson, M.C., Lee, L, Milinchick, J. (October 2013). Intergroup Dialogue in STEM Education. AAC&U STEM conference, San Diego, CA.
Gurin, P. Engaging Diversity: Its Importance in 21st Century Education.
University of California: Santa Cruz, November 2013
University of California: Santa Barbara, November 2013
University of California: Los Angeles, November 2013, May 2014
University of Colorado, November 2013
Stanford University, November 2013
Gurin, P. (Winter 2014) Webinars: Engaging Diversity: Its Importance in 21st Century Education.
Joslin, J., & Dessel, A. (October 2013) Paper: LGB, Christian, and Christian/LGB Social Work Students in Intergroup Dialogue. Council on Social Work Education Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Joslin, J., & Dessel, A. (April 2013) .“An Intersectional Analysis of the Experiences of LGB, Christian, and Christian/LGB Students in Intergroup Dialogue”
National Women’s Studies Association Cincinnati, OH 2013
Nagda, B.A., Gurin, P. (March 2014). Intergroup Dialogue: An Approach to Diversity Education AAC&U, Chicago, IL.
Petryk, T. & Ali, N. Increasing Intercultural Understanding Through Social Justice Workshops: Analysis of IGR CommonGround Workshop Program. NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), Baltimore, MD.
Matney, M. & Petryk, T. (March 2014) Empowering Students through Integrative Learning and Reflective Practice in Student Affairs. NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), Baltimore, MD.
Thakral, C., & Maxwell, K.E. (March 2014). Institutionalizing Dialogue-based Education: Realities of Campus Processes and Practices. Association of American Colleges and Universities, Chicago, IL.
Wernick, L., Dessel, A., Kulick, A., & Graham, L. (2013) An Intersectional Analysis of the Experiences of LGB, Christian, and Christian/LGB Students in Intergroup Dialogue, LGBTQQ youth creating change: Developing allies against bullying through performance and dialogue. National Women’s Studies Association. Cincinnati, OH.