As we look ahead to the November election, many instructors wonder how they can navigate the strong feelings (on all sides) about the stakes and the candidates. Even if you’re not teaching a politics-centric class, chances are good that election-year observations will emerge in classes and meetings this fall. In this session, we’ll learn how political news is designed to keep you watching, including the psychology of political communication. Then we’ll review five strategies to avoid reactivity around politics and engage in more productive thinking and discussions. These strategies are meant to assist you in your work, particularly in the classroom, to acknowledge strong feelings while maintaining focus on your teaching goals. You'll leave this session with concrete tips on how to defuse and manage challenging emotions around politics (and more).

This event is open to all University of Mississippi-affiliated faculty/staff and graduate students.

Lunch will be provided for registered participants.