Bringing the 思想市场 to Life
From the classroom to the lab and out in the field, our commitment to fostering a 思想市场 is an integral part of everything we do. 除了, UNE sponsors multiple event series where a diversity of ideas can be presented and discussed through civil and respectful discourse.
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
UNE's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) offers workshops, 袋装午餐, 书组, mini-Faculty Learning Committees, and resources for 教师 and professional staff on topics such as Difficult Dialogues and Teaching Controversial Topics.
While there are no one-size-fits-all, 快速修复, 或者完美的食谱, CETL creates a respectful, 协作, and critical learning space in which to develop more comfort with these topics.
总统论坛
总统论坛 is an event series consisting of moderated debates on controversial issues. Underscoring the academy’s unique role as the ultimate marketplace of ideas, the forum allows for open and robust discourse on timely topics, presenting diverse perspectives in a fair and balanced manner. Past Forums are available for viewing online.
The President’s Award for Constructive Discourse
Established by UNE President James Herbert, The President’s Award for Constructive Discourse recognizes 教师 and professional staff who have shown exceptional dedication to promoting constructive, thoughtful discourse on difficult or controversial topics within the UNE community. 每年, 学生, 教师, and professional staff make nominations, then one member of the 教师 and one member of UNE’s professional staff receive the honor. The award carries a $1,000 honorarium.
UNE’s Center for 全球 Humanities
Every semester the Center for 全球 Humanities (CGH) hosts a full program of speakers and films from around the globe. Care is made to select speakers from across the political spectrum addressing a wide range of topics. Speakers have included Noam Chomsky, Christina Hoff Summers, and Bill McKibben. The events are free and open to the public, and past CGH lectures are available for viewing online.