The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is participating in an initiative next week that aims to harness the power of conversation.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, Oct. 17, more than 1,500 residents of southeastern Wisconsin will come together in a daylong series of conversations that the Greater Milwaukee Foundation hopes will inspire a fresh set of ideas to improve quality of life in the region. The change-making community foundation is sponsoring the forum at sites across the Milwaukee area. Conversation and candor are heartily encouraged. Refreshments range from sit-down meals to coffee breaks. Hence, the forum and its related talks are called \u201cOn the Table.\u201d<\/p>\n
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host 15 On the Table conversations, making UWM a \u201csuper host\u201d of the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs one of Milwaukee\u2019s anchor institutions, we are pleased to partner with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and use On the Table to leverage our teaching, learning and research agenda with community knowledge in this impactful dialogue,\u201d said Joan Prince, vice chancellor for global inclusion and engagement at UWM.\u00a0\u201cAt the end of the day, the power of inclusive conversation will always serve as a bridge towards action and, ultimately, change.\u201d<\/p>\n
University administrators, faculty and staff will host the tables. Each UWM table host selected a topic, then invited attendees from across the community whose insight and expertise can shed light, and consider possible solutions, to the issue being discussed.<\/p>\n
School of Education Dean Alan Shoho is tying his On the Table lunchtime conversation to one of the education school\u2019s key initiatives: recruiting, retaining and graduating men of color to be K-12 teachers in Milwaukee. Titled \u201cFostering Racial Relationships to Strengthen Communities and Schools,\u201d Shoho\u2019s talk table offers another opportunity to gather fresh ideas and new supporters for the School of Ed\u2019s related \u201cCall Me Mister\u201d teacher-preparation project.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, he\u2019ll lead a discussion among school superintendents, principals, pastors and community volunteers who share his vision of teacher diversification as a way to narrow the K-12 achievement gap between black and white students. \u201cI would like everyone leaving On the Table to commit to doing something,\u201d he says, \u201ceven if it\u2019s small, to strengthen our communities and schools.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each participant will complete a follow-up survey that gathers their impressions and ideas to move forward on a key issue affecting Milwaukee. The Greater Milwaukee Foundation will pore over this feedback, seeking new ideas and partnerships to move the needle on myriad issues.<\/p>\n
Other UWM On the Table topics include:<\/p>\n
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