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2025-2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Care, Conflict, and (in)Civility in Academic Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n March 4th, 2026 2:30-4:00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Faculty Affairs was delighted to welcome Professor Alice MacLachlan,\u00a0Vice-Provost & Dean, Graduate Studies\u00a0to an online conversation series on\u00a0(re)building academic spaces of care and inclusion<\/em>.\u00a0In an era marked by political polarization, social fragmentation, and moral disagreements, how can individuals, communities, institutions including universities rebuild trust and move forward together? Professor MacLachlan\u2019s scholarship offers valuable insights towards this urgent question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drawing on political philosophy and feminist ethics, Professor MacLachlan\u2019s writings engage with the nature and limits of forgiveness<\/em>, the power and complexity of public apologies<\/em>, and the role that emotions such as resentment<\/em> and indignation<\/em> play in reconciliation and repair. Her work offers ideas for thinking through what practices and responsibilities are involved in restoring relationships in the aftermath of wrongdoing, injustice, and democratic strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professor MacLachlan\u2019s publications include \u201cApologizing for Evil\u201d \u201cTrust Me, I\u2019m Sorry: The Paradox of Public Apology,\u201d \u201cCloset Doors and Stage Lights: On the Goods of Out,\u201d and \u201cUnreasonable Resentments.\u201d She is also the co-editor of Justice, Responsibility, and Reconciliation in the Wake of Conflict<\/em>. Her current research investigates the ethics and politics of (in)civility in contexts of disagreement\u2014an especially timely and resonant topic for our academic communities today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our conversation with Professor MacLachlan aligned beautifully with the theme of CHREI\u2019s Inclusion Week (March 2\u20136):\u00a0Building Inclusive Spaces Through Community Support and Restoration.\u00a0<\/em>We enjoyed a rich conversation with Faculty and graduate students on how practices of apology, repair, and relational ethics can help cultivate more compassionate and inclusive academic spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To access the presentation slides click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n To access the video recording click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 12.00 \u2013 3.00pm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This session brought together Chairs and Directors from across York to explore how strong relationships, trust, and shared purpose form the foundation of collaborative leadership in academic units. Facilitated in partnership with CHREI and featuring a workshop led by Oliver Martin (Director of Workplace Restoration & Culture), participants engaged in discussions on navigating conflict, strengthening interpersonal skills, and fostering a collegial culture grounded in mutual respect. Through dialogue and reflective activities, academic leaders examined how self-awareness, values, and leadership styles shape team dynamics and support effective shared governance. Resources from the session, including workshop materials and follow-up tools, are available below to support continued learning and application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about the workshop: Listen In, Reach Out: Building Relationships for Collaborative Leadership<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources (PPY login required):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00pm, online<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This webinar brought faculty and academic leaders together for an in-depth conversation on how to support students in navigating complex social and political issues in the classroom. Led by Dr. Judith L. Pace, Professor Emerita at the University of San Francisco and author of Hard Questions<\/em>, the session explored holistic and reflective approaches to engaging with controversial topics in ways that advance democracy, justice, and human rights. Drawing on her cross-national research in Northern Ireland, England, the United States, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and South Africa, Dr. Pace shared her framework for reflective practice along with practical tools, concepts, and pedagogical insights. Participants gained strategies for fostering thoughtful dialogue, critical inquiry, and inclusive learning environments during times of heightened global conflict. Resources from the session, including Dr. Pace\u2019s framework and related materials, are available below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read more about Dr. Pace: https:\/\/www.teachingcontroversies.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n Resources (PPY login required):<\/p>\n\n\n\nListen In, Reach Out: Building Relationships for Collaborative Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Engaging Constructively with Controversial Issues Webinar with Dr. Judith L. Pace<\/h4>\n\n\n\n