Application

Thank you for your interest in the facilitator training course, Processes of Intergroup Dialogue Facilitation, offered by the Office of the Dean of Students and Educational Psychology. This course is designed to provide foundational skills and knowledge needed to facilitate multicultural group interactions, particularly intergroup dialogues. Topics include basic group facilitation skills; social identity and group development; prejudice and stereotyping; privilege and oppression; intergroup communication; conflict intervention; and community building techniques. Students who successfully complete this training may apply to serve as peer facilitators for the course, Intergroup Dialogues: EDP 210.

The facilitator position requires an individual who exhibits responsibility, commitment to the pursuit of social justice, and the desire to teach, learn, and grow with others. You will have the opportunity to expand your own self-awareness, and potentially influence the identity development and multicultural understanding of other students. Through the training course and facilitator position, you will develop valuable life skills in communication, group dynamics, teamwork, facilitation, and other valuable areas. If you are looking for ways to make a difference at the University of Texas at Austin, then this may be the very opportunity for you.

It will be helpful to think through the following questions to see if this position is right for you:
  • What do I understand about my own identity development? How willing am I to engage in a process of self-reflection and share this process with others?
  • How comfortable am I with conflict in general? With cross cultural conflict? How willing am I to identify conflict areas with others and work toward common understanding?
  • What other activities do I want to get involved within the next year? Will they conflict with the training course or facilitation responsibilities?
  • What are my perceptions of people within my identity group? What are my perceptions of people with social identities different than mine? Am I ready to discuss and work on these perceptions where needed?
Selection Process Information
Candidates will participate in an individual interview. After submitting an application, you will be contacted to set up a time.

Commitment to the Program:
Students who successfully enter the training course are expected to:
  • Attend all training sessions and complete all assignments on time.
  • Training Class Time: Monday, 2-5pm
  • Co-facilitate an Intergroup Dialogue the semester following completion of the training course.
    - Dialogue Class Time: Wednesday, 3-5pm or 4-6pm
    - Practicum Class Time: Monday, 3-5pm
Academic Credit
Students can receive 3 credits for training and 3 credits for leading a dialogue.

Questions?
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Training Processes in Intergroup Dialogue Application
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Your Identities:












Citizenship and Nation of Origin (List all applicable nationalities):

Other Identities:



Commitment and Timing
It is expected that training course participants attend all training course sessions and be available for dialogue facilitation during the semester following the training course. The unique nature of the training and dialogue group experience requires a commitment to learning and considerable time and effort. The facilitation experience involves 4 hours per week of class time, planning time with a co-facilitator (as long as it takes), and preparation and management of classroom supplies and activities.

Will you have any conflicts with these commitments as described here or in the attached information? Yes   No
If yes, what are they?


Experiences you have had related to:
- diversity, intergroup relations, or social justice education
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What you learned about yourself through this experience
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What you learned about yourself through this experience
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What you learned about yourself through this experience
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Short Answer Questions
Please limit your responses to one page per question
1. How does the facilitator position relate to your values of social justice education?


2. Which of the following social identities do you think about most often and why: Gender, Race, Sexual Orientation, Socioeconomic Background, National Origin, Ability/Disability?


3. What is the most difficult conversation(s) you have around social justice education with your peers?


4. How did you hear about the intergroup dialogue class and what was your reaction when you heard about its existence?


5. What is so important about having a class, such as the intergroup dialogue class here at the University?


6. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?