The School of Social Work
Diversity Discussion Forum

Here you can post questions for current students and faculty or just get involved in the discussion. Please be respectful- this is a place for listening and learning from each other. Please read the following guidelines developed by student and faculty members of S.H.A.D.E. before proceeding to the Forum.

(Last modified on 9/22/05)

• Everyone's opinion matters; this is demonstrated by listening respectfully (by not interrupting, not minimizing others' opinions, paying attention)
• Everyone has a chance to talk
• We can pass on dialogue and do so with dignity
• Confidentiality as defined in the following way: What we say her stays here. If we want to share what is said here elsewhere, we will ask for permission
• Be receptive to others' beliefs and self-examination
  Refrain from negative/demeaning/ugly name-calling (no zaps, put downs, hostile analysis)
• Support and encourage one another to be ourselves, to accept others' culture and to challenge our perceptions about difference
• Encourage dialogue by doing the following: 1) Suspend judgment; 2) Listen; 3) Uncover assumptions; 4) Inquire and reflect
• Appreciate our differences
  

The UW-Madison School of Social Work Diversity Discussion Forum