Strategic Plan 2026-2029 Adopted by the ASA Council in October 2025. ^^ Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition was compiled from the source by ChatGPT. It has been lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html American Sociological Association ASA ASA A world where sociological knowledge is foundational for how people understand society, make decisions, and pursue a more just and equitable future. Vision ASA’s mission is to advance the discipline of sociology by supporting a diverse and inclusive community of sociologists, increase public knowledge and understanding of society through sociology, and promote the use of sociological insights to drive positive social change. Mission Support Support sociologists across all career settings and stages. 78562f4d-ee6e-446e-96f3-649a3bdf094b 1 Sociologists Professional Development Provide relevant professional development opportunities at all career stages. b36886f3-aa7a-482b-86f6-b65c0b9581b4 1.1 Underrepresented Groups Cultivate membership among groups that are disproportionately underrepresented. 370922ca-caff-4d89-a132-d2cfee96ca8e 1.2 Professional Resources Serve as the most important and most highly sought resource for professional knowledge, career advancement, networking, professional development, and research dissemination. f368a5cb-d15c-4717-9c3e-b922ee774ef4 1.3 Advocacy Advocate for sociology research, teaching, practice, and funding. 708dabc1-6e3e-44cf-88ba-ce773d72bda9 2 Research Expand efforts to sustain and grow funding for sociology research. bb3805d0-f63b-47cf-b727-34390fe82ad7 2.1 Programs Advocate for the maintenance of state funding for sociology programs. 016d12a0-c0d6-4e58-a9f1-a4bf9d1b0c23 2.2 Policies Build connections to state- and federal-level advocates, policymakers, and policy-oriented organizations. feaae531-c868-40a1-b89d-fed4b2f75864 2.3 Advocates state- and federal-level advocates Policymakers Policy-Oriented Organizations Education Develop relationships with K-12 educators to ensure the inclusion of sociology in their classrooms. G2-O4 2.4 K-12 Educators Engagement Support member public engagement. 16764dca-eaec-4366-a068-22f4c9bbbe63 3 ASA Members Understanding Promote public sociological understanding and the use of sociology terms in the public vernacular. 2c054dac-2c6a-44ee-aa34-7d9f11a5c0a4 3.1 Preparation Equip members to become publicly engaged. 5397a888-1ab5-4919-b2b4-026a035509da 3.2 Scholarship Expand efforts to communicate the value and impact of public-facing sociological scholarship in universities, tenure and promotion systems, and the discipline. ec0ed190-f7c3-4de1-a28e-fb06f38b188d 3.3 Community Promote community among members and external partners. 9f073dfc-ea0c-435c-9e19-5065ded03211 4 Participation Facilitate member engagement and sense of belonging by creating multiple pathways that inspire participation, regardless of members’ career stage or employment type. 6389f0f8-5c28-4b51-b60d-2fcdc6923ad8 4.1 Assessments Regularly assess the extent of member engagement. 2b6eb92d-f69e-41bb-9a52-e18bbfadf557 4.2 Partnerships Cultivate rich, mutually beneficial, and sustained relationships with external partners. bda7d11e-0a39-4c28-b299-e3056d4b9240 4.3 2025-10-31 2029-12-31 2026-07-25 https://www.asanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/asa-strategic-plan-2026-2029.pdf Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net