Colleges and universities are increasingly investing in civic discourse and dialogue initiatives, yet many struggle to measure whether these efforts meaningfully impact student learning, belonging, or campus climate. The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) uses research not only to evaluate outcomes but to actively shape how civic dialogue is designed, implemented, and scaled on college campuses. In this session, CDI will share how evidence from social science scholarship, UX research, case studies, and program evaluation informs the development and continuous improvement of its dialogue programs. Participants will explore how research-backed approaches to dialogue can help universities move beyond one-off efforts toward sustainable, campus-wide impact.