Truth, Healing, and Change: A Grassroots Model for Institutional Transformation

This interactive discussion session will explore how a grassroots campus initiative at Kansas State University—the Truth, Community Healing, and Transformation (TCHT) Committee—has used narrative, community partnerships, and evidence-based strategies to foster institutional change. Participants will learn how the TCHT Center has become a hub for inclusive storytelling, student engagement, and healing-centered pedagogy. Through real-world examples, including a pilot oral history project, a self-guided campus tour, a community healing hub, and collaborative programming with local organizations, we will share how our work has evolved in response to shifting institutional and political climates. Attendees will leave with practical tools for initiating similar efforts on their campuses, strategies for measuring progress, and insights into fostering belonging across diverse campus communities.