Shared Agreements

Developed 6/6/22 (v.1)

During the course of this certificate program, we agree to...

• Maintain confidentiality – leave the details, take the message
• Consent to learn in public
• Create and nurture a brave space*
• Dare to speak up (and support others doing the same)
• Allow for mistakes on the path to learning/growth
• Provide/accept honest and constructive feedback
• Encourage accountability
• Approach disagreements/differences with curiosity
• Have compassion for self and others
• Speak for ourselves and not expect anyone will represent a whole group of people
• Practice patience, empathy, and humility
• Recognize what we each bring to the dialogue (lenses, identities, and experiences)
• Endeavor to apply learning to practice
• Endeavor to put learning into action – addressing intersection between personal growth and leadership change
• Take care of yourself

*Arao, B. & Clemens, K. (2013). From safe spaces to brave spaces: A new way to frame dialogue around diversity and social justice . In L.M. Landreman (Ed.) The art of effective facilitation: Reflections from social justice educators. Stylus. Retrieved from: https://www.gvsu.edu/cms4/asset/843249C9-B1E5-BD47-A25EDBC68363B726/from-safe-spaces-to-brave-spaces.pdf