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Campus Leaders Toolkit

Campus Leaders Toolkit

Campus Leaders Toolkit

Tools for leading when conflicts arise on campus.

The Divided Community Project’s Virtual Toolkit for campus leaders is designed to help those seeking resources to identify and address divisive issues tearing at the social fabric of their respective campus communities. Tools include guides, checklists, case studies, simulations and more. 

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“In these challenging times, it’s urgent and crucial that we come together to support students, particularly those feeling most vulnerable, and to reinforce campus values of mutual respect and belonging.”

Carl Smallwood, J.D.
Executive Director, Divided Community Project

Key Toolkit Resources

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A Checklist of Promising Ideas for Requested but Potentially Contentious Campus Meetings

Advanced planning can help students and others seeking to address a contentious issue be more successful during a requested meeting. This checklist is tailored to the complexities of these meetings.
Read the Checklist
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Leading a Divided Campus

The fourth edition of this guide focuses on building trust before and maintaining trust during conflict, enhancing responsiveness to students, and planning ahead for challenges.
Read the Guide
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Symbols and Public Spaces Amid Division

This guide provides practical ideas for community and university leaders hoping to avert divisive, and sometimes violent, conflicts over symbols and public spaces.
Read the Guide
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Leading a Community During Times of Conflict

This guide provides practical strategies, crisis checklists, tools and illustrations for local leaders to build resilience, plan ahead, and respond to crises in their communities.
Read the Guide

Explore more resources for campus leaders

Have questions?

Reach out to the Divided Community Project. 

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William Froehlich
Lecturer; Director, Divided Community Project; Langdon Fellow in Dispute Resolution
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