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Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning

Improves teaching and learning by providing resources, removing barriers, and building partnerships to cultivate a culture that values teaching for all members of Dartmouth’s community.

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Dartmouth Political Union

A nonpartisan, student-led organization that promotes open discourse by hosting speakers from across the political spectrum, holding student and expert debates, and organizing campus-wide discussions on political issues.

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Hood Museum of Art

Encourages students, faculty, and staff to engage intellectually with the diverse creative and diverse perspectives in the museum’s permanent collection and through curated exhibitions.

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John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding

Educating, convening, and empowering students, faculty, and global leaders to confront the world’s problems.

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Native American Programs

Partners with faculty, staff, and student organizations to uphold Dartmouth’s founding charter through collaboration, training, and educational opportunities.

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Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy

Dedicated to providing an interdisciplinary perspective on policy-related topics and igniting public policy research, teaching, and deliberation.

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Outdoor Programs Office

Fosters dialogue and connection through shared outdoor experiences, offering student-led trips, workshops, and resources.

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Political Economy Project

This interdisciplinary initiative explores the relationship between economics, politics, and ethics, addressing some of the knottiest dilemmas facing all human societies.

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Student Wellness Center

Providing opportunities for reflection, connection, and purposeful action—creating a community where students feel supported to live the lives they choose and empowered to help others do the same.

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William Jewett Tucker Center

Cultivates spiritual and ethical lives, builds relationships and understanding across identities, and encourages dialogue across faiths and worldview differences.

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Workshop for Faculty

Handling Difficult Conversations in the Classroom

In this self-paced workshop, Elizabeth Hayes Alvarez, from the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning (DCAL), explores why difficult conversations become heated so quickly and how to offer support and create brave spaces that keep these important discussions happening without incivility and escalation. This online module is supplemented by an ongoing learning community where you can provide and receive support for current teaching challenges.