{"id":3,"date":"2024-02-01T19:54:15","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T19:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-03-17T21:37:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T21:37:50","slug":"front-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship &amp; Civil Dialogue (WICCD)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"cfct-build-3\" class=\"cfct-build grid\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-module-image img-no-border\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/wiccd-banner-jay-rothman-2000.png\" class=\"cfct-mod-image cfct-module-image-mod-image aligncenter \" alt=\"Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman meeting with students.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/wiccd-banner-jay-rothman-2000.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/wiccd-banner-jay-rothman-2000-300x118.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/wiccd-banner-jay-rothman-2000-1024x403.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/wiccd-banner-jay-rothman-2000-768x302.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/wiccd-banner-jay-rothman-2000-1536x604.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-5 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-module-image img-no-border\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/WICCD-logo-600.png\" class=\"cfct-mod-image cfct-module-image-mod-image alignnone \" alt=\"Graphic that says Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship &amp; Civil Dialogue\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/WICCD-logo-600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/328\/2024\/02\/WICCD-logo-600-300x90.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-7 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><p class=\"lead\">The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) provides resources, opportunities, and support for teaching, learning, and practicing viewpoint diversity; freedom of expression; academic freedom; civil dialogue; and civic participation within our universities and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Now Accepting Spring 2026 Grant Applications<\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications for the Spring 2026 grant cycle are due by 5 p.m. on May 1, 2026. <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Applications are now being accepted<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwsystemadmin.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_1OnDhOBvw9x4Yyq\">U<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">se this link to apply.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A funding decision will be communicated no later than\u00a0June 1, 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wiccd-grant-program\/\">Learn more and register<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">WICCD Grant Program<\/h3><p>The program funds projects submitted by UW employees and students that support WICCD&#8217;s vision and mission. WICCD prioritizes funding grant projects likely to have positive impacts on campus culture.<\/p>\n<p>WICCD seeks proposals in four areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>(R) research<\/li>\n<li>(E) events and related activities<\/li>\n<li>(A) assessment and evaluation<\/li>\n<li>(D) curriculum and professional development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wiccd-grant-program\/\">Learn More and Apply<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">New Grant Funds Statewide Civics Teacher Training<\/h3><p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">WICCD is excited to announce a major new initiative:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-2.5 pl-7\">\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>$1.1 million grant<\/strong> from the U.S. Department of Education<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>24+ teacher training sessions<\/strong> across Wisconsin (2026-2028)<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>13 UW campus locations<\/strong> from Eau Claire to Parkside<\/li>\n<li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Multiple partners<\/strong> including the Jack Miller Center and Wisconsin Association of School Boards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">This three-year project will strengthen civic education for students across public, charter, and voucher schools statewide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Explore the full program details: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wisconsin-civic-education-teacher-training-project\/\">Click Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wisconsin-civic-education-teacher-training-project\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t<hr class=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Training Modules<\/h3><p>The Universities of Wisconsin has provided our universities with Freedom of Expression awareness and training resources for them to incorporate into programs for incoming freshmen and transfer students. These resources fulfill the UW Regent policy RPD 4-21 requirement regarding providing training for new student orientation on academic freedom and free expression. The resources cover concepts such as the importance of free expression, commitment to civil discourse, and limits on free expression.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/modules\/\">View Modules<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-6 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">Civil Dialogue <\/h3><div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\">\n<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\">\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin share in the responsibility to create an environment where members of the campus community may freely engage with others. This includes upholding the legal and practical applications of free speech concepts to promote engagement, civility, and discourse in the expression of ideas, beliefs, and opinions that may be controversial or strongly opposed by others.<\/p>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin also cultivate an environment where living, learning, and working are embraced by mutual respect.<\/p>\n<p>The goal of the Civil Dialogue Project is to develop resources, training programs, and events to supplement the current and ongoing efforts of our public universities in the promotion of freedom of expression and civil discourse on their campuses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/civil-dialogue\/\">View Resources<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-7 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-callout\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content callout standard grey-bg\">\n    <h3 class=\"cfct-mod-title\">WICCD Events <\/h3><h4 id=\"559-title\" class=\"item-title\">Civil Dialogue Events<\/h4>\n<p>The Universities of Wisconsin are committed to teaching, sharing, and practicing civil dialogue at our universities and throughout Wisconsin. Civil discourse seeks understanding and, when needed, advances the public good without degrading others&#8217; beliefs. There are various methods for engaging in civil dialogue, and the approach chosen depends on factors such as the issue, participants, and desired outcomes. While WICCD provides some tools and training, it also connects individuals to additional resources when needed.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"559-title\" class=\"item-title\">Free Expression &amp; Academic Freedom Events<\/h4>\n<p>WICCD offers engaging sessions led by Interim Director Shiell or a designee, focusing on First Amendment rights, including freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, petition, expressive association, and academic freedom. These events explore key principles and doctrines, addressing both legal and ethical factors. Customized workshops on topics such as citizenship, civil dialogue, and the history and justification of expressive rights are available upon request.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-sm \" role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/learning-opportunities\/\">Click Here To Learn More<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-md-5 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-recent-post\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"listing-module post-list grey-bg\">\n    <h3>News<\/h3>        <ul class=\"item-list list-unstyled\">\n                <li class=\"item\">\n            <h4 class=\"item-title\" id=\"899-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/11\/10\/new-grant-funds-statewide-civics-teacher-training\/\">New Grant Funds Statewide Civics Teacher Training<\/a><\/h4>\n                \n                        <p class=\"item-info\">\n\n                \n                                <span class=\"item-date\">November 10, 2025<\/span>\n                \n            <\/p>\n            \n                            <p class=\"item-excerpt\"><p>WICCD is excited to announce a major new initiative: $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education 24+ teacher training sessions across Wisconsin (2026-2028) 13 UW campus locations from [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<\/p><p class=\"more-link hidden-print\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/11\/10\/new-grant-funds-statewide-civics-teacher-training\/\" aria-labelledby=\"899-title\">More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n\n                        <li class=\"item\">\n            <h4 class=\"item-title\" id=\"855-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/11\/06\/now-hiring-program-manager-at-wiccd\/\">Now Hiring: Program Manager at WICCD<\/a><\/h4>\n                \n                        <p class=\"item-info\">\n\n                \n                                <span class=\"item-date\">November 6, 2025<\/span>\n                \n            <\/p>\n            \n                            <p class=\"item-excerpt\"><p>The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civic Dialogue is seeking applicants for a Program Manager position. Learn more and apply here, or see details below. Job Duties: The Project Manger [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<\/p><p class=\"more-link hidden-print\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/11\/06\/now-hiring-program-manager-at-wiccd\/\" aria-labelledby=\"855-title\">More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n\n                        <li class=\"item\">\n            <h4 class=\"item-title\" id=\"848-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/09\/11\/wisconsin-institute-for-citizenship-and-civil-dialogue-wiccd-free-speech-and-academic-freedom-workshop-application\/\">Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) Free Speech and Academic Freedom Workshop Application<\/a><\/h4>\n                \n                        <p class=\"item-info\">\n\n                \n                                <span class=\"item-date\">September 11, 2025<\/span>\n                \n            <\/p>\n            \n                            <p class=\"item-excerpt\"><p>The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) is hosting an all-day (8:30am \u2013 4:00pm) workshop for Universities of Wisconsin students focused on free speech and academic freedom. Selected [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<\/p><p class=\"more-link hidden-print\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/09\/11\/wisconsin-institute-for-citizenship-and-civil-dialogue-wiccd-free-speech-and-academic-freedom-workshop-application\/\" aria-labelledby=\"848-title\">More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n\n                        <li class=\"item\">\n            <h4 class=\"item-title\" id=\"834-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/09\/04\/wisconsin-institute-for-citizenship-and-civil-dialogue-seeks-grant-proposals-for-fall-semester\/\">Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue Seeks Grant Proposals for Fall Semester<\/a><\/h4>\n                \n                        <p class=\"item-info\">\n\n                \n                                <span class=\"item-date\">September 4, 2025<\/span>\n                \n            <\/p>\n            \n                            <p class=\"item-excerpt\"><p>MADISON, Wis.\u2014The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<\/p><p class=\"more-link hidden-print\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/2025\/09\/04\/wisconsin-institute-for-citizenship-and-civil-dialogue-seeks-grant-proposals-for-fall-semester\/\" aria-labelledby=\"834-title\">More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12 cfct-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module cfct-divider\">\n\t\t\t\t<hr class=\"\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-module uwsa-rich-text\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cfct-mod-content copy\"><h2>Vision &amp; Mission<\/h2>\n<p>WICCD&#8217;s <strong>vision<\/strong> is for the Universities of Wisconsin to be national leaders in producing and disseminating knowledge and enhancing democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, its <strong>mission<\/strong> is to provide resources, opportunities, and support for teaching, learning, and practicing viewpoint diversity; freedom of expression; academic freedom; civil dialogue; and civic participation within our universities and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-5 cfct-block\"><\/div><div class=\"col-md-7 cfct-block\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5180,"featured_media":113,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5180"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":944,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3\/revisions\/944"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/wiccd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}