This session will explore the concept of a Student-led "Town Hall" in which members of student forum (student government) gather all members of the US community, including faculty, to address and discuss issues within the community. This powerful gathering occurs three times per year and takes place in a unique format where everyone is seated in circular rows with everyone facing each other. The circle symbolizes unity and collectivism, and ensures that everyone can see and hear each other properly. Members of student forum initiate conversation with pre-determined prompts and then leave time at the end for open-forum format. Town Halls ensure that students and faculty feel both heard and engaged as active members of the community.
