Dean’s Initiatives
The Dialogue Project

Founded in 2024 by Dean Elizabeth Smith, the Dialogue Project provides training in the development of essential collaborative dialogue skills—fostering a community that cultivates the respectful and open exchange of ideas.
Programming for students, faculty, and staff builds skills in such topics as empathetic listening, managing emotions, navigating conversations, and finding points of connection.
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How Curiosity Can Make Tough Conversations Manageable
On a campus visit, author Mónica Guzmán shared tips for constructive dialogue.

Dartmouth Launches ‘Borders and Immigration’ Series
A panel on mass deportations kicked off the Dialogue Project series.

Bringing Brave Spaces to Higher Education
Kristi Clemens expands her work as executive director of the Dialogue Project.