Create intentional pathways for network building especially for scholars in precarious positions or who feel targeted recognizing that strong networks foster growth, resilience, and shared success.

Create continued learning opportunities featuring scholars of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Implement a movement called “Making Space” asking NCA members to add scholarly work to one course each semester that represents scholars of diverse backgrounds to work toward balance.

Survey members to assess capacity and willingness to serve, identifying barriers to engagement in service.

Use survey data to design strategies that increase access to service opportunities and address potential inequities in access to service or ability to serve.

Assess whether our current organizational structure, which includes divisions, caucuses, and sections, and respective leadership structures, remains sustainable given evolving academic demands, organizational climates, and limited professional development funding.

Do we need to continue presenting research using the same models that have existed for decades?

Can we incorporate continuing education opportunities?

Should we publish accepted conference presentations as abstracts in proceedings, thereby creating more space for interactive sessions and expert talks?