Table 2: Curricular Pathways for Civic Learning and Engaged Dialogue

Since 2023, the University of Pittsburgh’s Year of Discourse and Dialogue has brought together students, staff, faculty, and administrators at the institution to adopt a comprehensive cross-university approach to build capacity to work collaboratively, come together across difference, build trust and relationships, and manage conflict. Now we are leveraging the projects, conversations, and partnerships developed in the past two years to center engaged dialogue and experiential learning in students’ curricular pathways. This roundtable discussion is inspired by key takeaways from Pitt participants in the AAC&U 2025 Institute for Experiential Learning & Engaged Dialogue. We will share how we are amplifying students’ civic learning and engagement through a micro-credential that encourages guided learning inside and outside the classroom. We will also discuss plans to center civic learning and dialogue across difference as student learning outcomes in our new general education curriculum.