Dialogic Facilitation Training | Intergroup Relations

AUDIENCE: U-M FACULTY & STAFF
OFFERED: 2X/YEAR

Dialogic Facilitation Training—the newest programmatic offering through IGR’s Community of Scholars—is a four week program for faculty and staff interested in growing their facilitation skills rooted in dialogic pedagogy and practice.

Participation requires a commitment to attend all sessions and complete short readings/assignments in between each meeting.

Winter 2027 cohort

Applications for our winter 2027 Dialogic Facilitation Training are open through December 7, 2026 at 5:00 pm. If you're interested in future programming, be sure to fill out our short interest form.

Eligibility

Current U-M faculty and staff (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, Flint)
In a role where facilitation is an active part of your work (teaching, training others, etc.)
Has a foundational understanding of social justice
Has explored their own social identities (race, ability, gender, etc.) and has an understanding of how those social identities impact their experiences in the world
Enthusiastic about facilitation and growing your facilitation skills

Time requirements

We will meet in-person at the IGR offices on Wednesdays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, on April 7, 14, 21, and 28, and May 5. Attendance at all sessions for their entirety is required.

About Community of Scholars

Dialogic Facilitation Training is part of IGR's Community of Scholars, an intentional space for U-M faculty and staff to gain skills and experience with intergroup dialogue and dialogic pedagogy, while building meaningful relationships with passionate colleagues and practitioners. Once you have participated in one of our offerings—Intro to Dialogic Pedagogy and Practice, Intergroup Dialogues for Faculty & Staff, or Dialogic Facilitation Training—we consider you part of our community!