Jumping into Civic Life

Oral histories that open our imagination to how professionals make democracy work as it should. Edited by Scott Peters, Theodore Alter, and @timothyjshaffer.

[Jumping into Civic Life @jumpingintociv1]

You can now order @jumpingintociv1 on Amazon (https://t.co/ANvd6cNGvF) and the @KetteringFdn website (https://t.co/cDY7jydV6j). In the coming days, it will continue to become more widely available. #Extension #CooperativeExtension #oral #history #professionals #publicwork

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

Exciting personal news today about @KSU_icdd, @ksucommstudies, and @KState.

[K-State Institute for Civic Discourse & Democracy @KSU_ICDD]

ICDD assistant director and @ksucommstudies associate professor @timothyjshaffer spoke with the @McCourtneyInst about @CivilityCrisis, one of the books he's edited (https://t.co/8XXZmUd7wU). In the interview he talks about civil discourse: what it means and what it doesn't.

[Jumping into Civic Life @jumpingintociv1]

Historical roots of engagement at @KStateRschExtn @KState. Reminders for how we can and should engage all communities.

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

I did some writing the last couple of days on @KState and its use of distance learning during a global #pandemic--the other one. One of the things to remember is that while @zoom_us is the new thing, the commitment to education beyond one place is not.

https://t.co/wWTtMm5egN

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

NICD Research Specialist @timothyjshaffer will be speaking at the upcoming #SCSBA2020AC with his keynote: "Civil discourse, democracy, and education: Leadership in schools and civic life."

For more information and registration, visit https://t.co/H5VIX5P2ku

[Jumping into Civic Life @jumpingintociv1]

These discussions were taking place all over the country. Including rural communities where @USDA, @USDA_NIFA, #CooperativeExtension, and citizens used public discussion. Read @timothyjshaffer’s work to understand more. There’s a chapter in our book!

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

A great article on the 1930s, a period about democratic discussion near and dear to my (scholarly) heart.

https://t.co/Ngs9VzlsxK

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

Glad that @KState is revisiting K-State 2025. I’m glad @ChuckTaberKSU is talking about the land-grant mission. We need to continually think about what it means to be a land-grant today. I’m committed to be part of that work.

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

Listen to the most recent episode of NICD Chat: Episode 7 - @esydnor’s Disrespectful Democracy https://t.co/gRkWRa3fGQ

[Jumping into Civic Life @jumpingintociv1]

#esc2019denver

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

@OSUExtTech @WestVirginiaU .@jumpingintociv1 has stories of Extension using public engagement grounded in deliberative dialogue to address wicked problems. Some of this is about reclaiming our democratic practices and principles that we have forgotten within #Extension. #esc2019denver @EngageSchlrship

[K-State Institute for Civic Discourse & Democracy @KSU_ICDD]

A new article from assistant director @timothyjshaffer on the role of professionals using civil discourse as a way of engaging others in community development contexts.

[Jumping into Civic Life @jumpingintociv1]

Work in #Extension? Use dialogue and or public engagement in your work? This workshop is for you!

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

Do you work in #Extension and #engage #communities? Do you use #dialogue, #deliberation, or another #public #engagement process in your work? Would you benefit from some #facilitator training, especially around issues of racial understanding and difference?https://t.co/2PWZsYiBoV

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

If this is the kind of things you're interested in.... A new paper on how professionals can cultivate and encourage civil discourse.

"Democratic professionals in civic life: cultivating civil discourse in community development" https://t.co/NjntIWgoFG

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

If you're around #Manhattan #Kansas on the evening of August 22, I'll be speaking with the new class of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program at @KansasDeptofAg.

Others are welcome to attend. You can RSVP at link embedded in the post. https://t.co/rAdMzWjOZl

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

For the past ten months NICD has been working in partnership with New Voice Strategies to produce and launch a new documentary series called Divided We Fall TV.

Please "Like" and "Follow" this series on Facebook at https://t.co/qzmYVpp0fd

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

Want to #revivecivility and address #polarization and #partisanship?

Go to https://t.co/U6fUGwCcxM to learn about ways you can be part of the solution. Join with others to identify and advocate for issues that have broad support regardless of party affiliation or demographics.

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

Is there too much democracy? @RobertTalisse

What happened to America's political center of gravity? @sahilchinoy

What's the density divide? @willwilkinson

Read about new books, reports, and articles in the latest @NICDInstitute Research Network Digest. #revivecivility

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

How do we utilize public spaces in our communities to cultivate public conversations?

NICD has multiple resources to help you--and your community--have civil conversations that can help you begin engaging others to collectively address shared challenges.

https://t.co/qCNiCtoZ3y

[Natl Inst Civil Disc @NICDInstitute]

In @CivilityCrisis, Anthony Laden (https://t.co/oCLFK9xWCZ) makes the distinction between two concepts of civility: politeness and responsiveness.

How do you think about or define civility?

What steps can we take to stay in conversation with one another even when we disagree?

[Timothy J. Shaffer @timothyjshaffer]

Threats were really common at land-grants a decade ago in the midst of the economic crisis. Most legislatures and/or governors stepped back and didn't make drastic cuts. What's going on in #Alaska #highereducation is detrimental to faculty, staff, students, and the entire state.