NEWS AND VIEWS

Darla Minnich Joins National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) as Chief Administrative Officer

Jun 26, 2017 By National Issues... 0 Comments

This spring the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) welcomed Darla Minnich onboard to serve in the capacity of chief administrative officer. NIFI president, Carol Farquhar-Nugent made the announcement and said, "We enthusiastically welcome Darla to the National Issues Forums Institute. Her skills and rich experience will be assets as NIFI continues to work to help the public engage important issues in their communities, and as NIFI pursues new and exciting projects." 

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Deliberation Day at University of Dayton Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (UDOLLI)

Jun 15, 2017 By National Issues... 0 Comments

On June 7, 2017 over 80 people participated in a day-long program kicked off by Dr. David Mathews, Chairman of the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI). Participants learned about the process and value of deliberative dialogue. Issue forums were held on the topics of Safety and Justice and Health Care. Previously trained UDOLLI members served as moderators.

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2017 Civic Learning & Democratic Engagement Meeting Featured Moderator Training and a Deliberation about Safety and Justice

Jun 14, 2017 By National Issues... 0 Comments

The June 7-10, 2017 Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting featured a pre-conference moderator training meeting, and a subsequent deliberative forum using the National Issues Forums Institute (NIFI) issue guide titled Safety and Justice: How Should Communities Reduce Violence?  The conference was an initiative of the American Democracy Project, the Democracy Commitment, and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).

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