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Cultivating Conversation programs are designed to help our community build skills for better conversations—and offer opportunities to practice these skills with one another.

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For Students

Cultivating Conversation Student Fellowship

The fellowship is a unique leadership development opportunity for returning undergraduate, graduate, and professional student leaders. Through a series of in-person workshops, students deepen communication and dialogue facilitation skills that are essential for effective leadership. This selective program combines rigorous intellectual development with practical skill-building, preparing participants to lead and engage in meaningful discourse across academic, professional, and civic contexts.

Learn more about the Cultivating Conversation Student Fellowship.

Workshops for Yale Students

We offer skill-building workshops for students, often in partnership with other groups around campus. 

Check our Events page to see what’s coming up.

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For Faculty

Faculty members are invited to our campus-wide events and staff programs. 

Check our Events page to see what’s coming up.

In addition, faculty may also find helpful resources at the Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning.

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For Staff

Workshops for Yale Staff

In partnership with Yale Learn & Grow, we offer skill-building workshops for staff members on topics such as active listening, question formulation, and bridging differences.  

Check our Events page to see what’s coming up.

Cultivating Conversation Staff Fellowship

In our new, six-month fellowship program, staff members can join a cohort of colleagues from across the university for a deep dive into communication and dialogue facilitation skills that are essential for effective leadership within and beyond the workplace. This selective program combines rigorous intellectual development with practical skill-building, preparing participants to lead and engage in meaningful discourse across professional, personal, and civic contexts.

Learn more about the Cultivating Conversation Staff Fellowship. 

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For Alumni

Look for Cultivating Conversation experiences at Yale College reunions and YAA Assembly & Yale Alumni Fund Convocation. We encourage alumni to explore our online resources and browse our news page for recaps and practical take-aways from past events.

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