{"id":3559,"date":"2024-10-31T13:56:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T13:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/?post_type=furman-update&#038;p=3559"},"modified":"2024-11-01T12:14:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T12:14:34","slug":"teaching-before-and-after-an-election","status":"publish","type":"furman-update","link":"https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/updates\/teaching-before-and-after-an-election\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Before and After an Election"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3560 alignright lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-765x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-765x768.jpg 765w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-1020x1024.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-768x771.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-1530x1536.jpg 1530w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-2040x2048.jpg 2040w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-510x512.jpg 510w, https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/108\/2024\/10\/elections-1275x1280.jpg 1275w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/300;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we approach the US Presidential election, we recognize that our academic community has been navigating a particularly challenging fall semester. From personal life events to the collective experience of Hurricane Helene and its lingering effects, our usual academic rhythms have been disrupted. Now, with the election on the horizon, we face another potentially emotionally charged period. The FDC aims to provide you with strategies and resources to support both you and your students during this time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-Care and Preparation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Before addressing your students&#8217; needs, it is crucial to attend to your own well-being:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Develop a flexible but tangible pedagogical plan for the coming weeks to quell teaching uncertainties.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rely on your personal healing capacities through creativity, connection, or contemplation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cteresources.bc.edu\/documentation\/teaching-during-a-tumultuous-election-year\/teaching-after-an-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pedagogical considerations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> guide from Boston College to assess your frame of mind before meeting students post-election.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Assessing Your Classroom Environment and Student Preparedness<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider the following factors when deciding how to approach whether or not to facilitate election-related discussions:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you been consistently using connection-forming activities or icebreakers?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Has your class co-created an atmosphere of trust?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is there alignment between your course content and election-related topics?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have you established clear classroom norms and expectations for respectful dialogue and disagreement?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategies for Engaging with Election-Related Topics<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you feel prepared and your class environment is conducive:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Implement strategies for facilitating difficult dialogues and respectful disagreement. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectpericles.org\/deliberative-dialogue.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Project Pericles deliberative dialogue facilitation guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cei.umn.edu\/teaching-resources\/challenging-conversations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">University of Minnesota&#8217;s resources on supporting challenging conversations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be valuable tools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Utilize resources from Braver Angels, such as their \u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skills for Bridging the Divide<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">: Conversations Across Differences\u201d <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/furman.box.com\/s\/saoeajig7nxr3xgcswkfn9i224kdqcnm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Presentation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/furman.box.com\/s\/5srgzqi97hosbtdqwjte69vf9psyr15i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Participant Guide.<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider using Professor Danielle Vinson&#8217;s 2020 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/furman.app.box.com\/folder\/125212563403?_gl=1*vjg90y*_ga*MTMwMDQ5MTM2OS4xNzIwNDQzMjg3*_ga_7M3CPF5ZYD*MTczMDIwMDk0Ni4xOTUuMS4xNzMwMjAwOTUzLjUzLjAuMTAzMDk0NTg2Mg..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">pre- and post-election discussion guides<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to structure your conversations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you are not ready for in-depth discussions or your course has not previously included such dialogues:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider inviting students to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/furman.box.com\/s\/t5llf166uyg9snkwaif8r3tcyfpnwuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reflect individually through writing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> exercises to process their reactions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/16cO_8glAuDRg9Ye1Oy7qbWbuj2s2ypd6htdL6DBCCPc\/edit?pli=1#slide=id.g28af464a04e_0_0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">workshop slides<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> from Syracuse&#8217;s Center for Teaching and Learning, which provide &#8220;scripts&#8221; for acknowledging controversial events without delving into detailed discussions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incorporating Election-Related Themes into Your Curriculum<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even if your course is not directly related to politics, you can tap into the learning potential of the election if it aligns with your teaching values and you have the bandwidth to do so. As we highlight in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpressmu-1266771-5793343.cloudwaysapps.com\/faculty-development-center\/faculty-resources\/pedagogical-insights\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">teaching during an election teaching tips<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> collection you might:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Discuss media and information literacy, helping students evaluate the credibility of election-related information. Duke Library&#8217;s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.furman.edu\/evaluating?_gl=1*1gnpeqz*_ga*MTMwMDQ5MTM2OS4xNzIwNDQzMjg3*_ga_7M3CPF5ZYD*MTczMDIwMDk0Ni4xOTUuMS4xNzMwMjAwOTUzLjUzLjAuMTAzMDk0NTg2Mg..\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">resources on evaluating sources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> can be a good starting point.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Explore themes of civic engagement and how they might align with your course goals. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/compact.org\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Campus Compact offers resources<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for various disciplines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consider the election\u2019s ample opportunities to discuss free speech and freedom of expression in your classroom. The National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement has collated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/freespeechcenter.universityofcalifornia.edu\/programs-and-resources\/resource-materials\/first-amendment-freedom-of-expression-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">several educator resources,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> including lesson plans.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting Student Well-being<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regardless of how you choose to address the election in your classroom:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Be mindful of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/furman.box.com\/s\/w70zxqn3mnay3oifqv9w3wibtucme3kk?_gl=1*1h1sayc*_ga*MTMwMDQ5MTM2OS4xNzIwNDQzMjg3*_ga_7M3CPF5ZYD*MTczMDIwMDk0Ni4xOTUuMS4xNzMwMjAwOTUzLjUzLjAuMTAzMDk0NTg2Mg..\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">trauma-informed pedagogy principles<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to help students process election results.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create a supportive classroom environment where students feel safe expressing their whole selves.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"18\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Provide information about campus resources for students who may need additional support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional Resources<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more comprehensive guidance, consider exploring:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1XHWif2kSOM8FV-vGXVCQjuly3hBKVys5pLIKDFqgwnA\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The 2024 Post-Election Campus Resource and Response Guide<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/constructivedialogue.org\/2024-election-guidebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Constructive Dialogue Institute&#8217;s 2024 Election Guidebook<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"19\" 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