As co-leaders of the +More Perfect Union (MPU) Miami chapter, Gisela and I have devoted a significant amount of time to creating a less divided world, one founded on dialogue, shared experiences, and community-driven service. Our work is inspired by growing research that shows how connection across lines of difference helps rebuild trust and civic belonging.
In this interview series, Citizens & Scholars explores these questions and more with Janett Cordovés, Senior Program Director of the Presidents Consortium, alongside two Faculty Fellows.
This piece explores the complexities of neutrality in academic and civic spaces, challenging educators and leaders to consider their role in fostering meaningful discourse and engaged citizenship.
Civil Discourse and Advancing the Collective Good in Higher Education
A research-driven publication that examines effective strategies for measuring and fostering civic preparedness in higher education, offering insights from interdisciplinary faculty initiatives.
Why International Educators Should Care about Interfaith
A publication advocating for the integration of interfaith education in international programs to foster cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
To Improve Workplace Culture, Employers Should Think About Religious Diversity
Embracing religious diversity as a professional competency is essential in today’s workforce, yet many colleges fail to prepare students for interfaith engagement. Institutions like St. Olaf College are leading the way by equipping students with the skills to navigate religious diversity, fostering inclusion, and enhancing collaboration in professional settings.
Interfaith Cooperation for Our Times
EDUCATING CITIZENS FOR A
DIVERSE DEMOCRACY
Dr. Cordovés and Dr. Whitehead have edited an important volume of reflections on the role of faith, community and democracy.
Interfaith Learning and Development: Building an Understanding of Religious Differences
A co-authored volume that highlights institutional efforts to integrate interfaith cooperation into higher education, promoting pluralism and social cohesion.
Interfaith Leadership: A Commitment to Religious Pluralism and Diverse Worldviews
Engaging religious diversity on college campuses fosters mutual understanding, reduces prejudice, and builds social cohesion, paving the way for a more inclusive and pluralistic society.