Class Charter

Social Justice 12, 2011: Class Charter

As a group, working to learn together about politically and emotionally charged subject matter; we agree to abide by the following guiding principles:

-We will work to accept different view points: we don’t need to take them as ours: we will practice respect

-We will try not take things personally: if we do feel offended we will seek support or clarification

-We will both use a moderator and not use one- members of the class can call for a moderator in the moment or in anticipation. This moderator can be a student or the instructor: We will keep an emergency 'talking ball' on hand that someone can request if they need to.

-We will leave a little silence for the quieter ones to voice their opinion

-We will encourage others to contribute

-We will share current events and news that tie into the course

-We will work to be active in our community around issues of social justice

-We will think and learn in different perspectives and we will think outside our comfort zones

By signing this charter, we ratify its terms and conditions.