Able Quote by Mark Schlissel
“I think we at the faculty level have to model this behavior of having people that really truly disagree with one another be able to discuss those beliefs with one another at the level of discussion and argument and not at the level of, you know, personal attack so that our students can learn how to do that, too.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: University President Address, 2020
Encourages modeling civil discourse where disagreement is explored through reasoned argument rather than personal attacks, teaching students respectful debate skills.
In simple terms: Teach respectful debate, not personal attacks.
Key Takeaway
Model and teach civil discourse.
Themes
education
communication
conflict resolution
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
advisory
instructional
When to use this quote
- classroom discussions
- faculty meetings
- student workshops
- public forums
Key Concepts
critical thinking
dialogue
intellectual humility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions foster respectful disagreement?
- What structures support constructive argument?
A Different Perspective
May be difficult to enforce without clear guidelines.
