Please come to a panel discussion, Winning Respect Through Civility, on Wednesday, April 20 from 2:30-4:00 pm in 605 John C. Hodges Library. Panelists are

· Joan Cronan, Director of Women’s Athletics
· Marva Rudolph, Director, Office of Equity & Diversity
· Annazette Houston, Director, Disability Services and Co-Chair of the 50th Anniversary of African American Achievement Planning.

Panelists will respond to the following questions along with others we raise:

1. How do you define “respect” and “civility?”
2. Please tell us about your position at UTK and ways you garner respect.
3. How can body language convey civility?
4. What strategies do you use for being respectful to angry people?
5. Tell us about an experience where you promoted civility by listening.
6. How do differences affect perceptions of civility?
7. Please give us some advice for saying “no” with civility.
8. What can individuals do to create a civil, respectful environment?

The Libraries will offer HR 128 credit for this program. Refreshments will be served. Please put this event on your calendar now!

Best wishes,
Linda