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A Debate about Architecting Campus Dialogue: A Systems Model for Institutional Change
This research explores the urgent need for higher education to address rising ideological polarization and the erosion of productive campus discourse. It highlights the work of the Constructive Dialogue Institute, which utilizes an evidence-based five-pillar model to foster sustainable cultural change through leadership commitment and curricular integration. Data indicates that isolated workshops are insufficient; instead, institutions must embed dialogue skills into both academic and student life to combat self-censorship and declining public trust. Successful initiatives, such as those at…
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