Belonging requires intentionality. This means not only prioritizing international and interdisciplinary scholars in our values but also in our actions. As such, it bears reflecting on ways of enhancing ISSOTL’s existing efforts to create a global society representative of scholars from a variety of geographic regions. Members also articulated the need for ISSOTL to remain committed, in word and in practice, to valuing disciplinary differences, particularly those outside of social science paradigms.

Intentionality is also required for welcoming and engaging with new members, students, and others regardless of their particular level of commitment to, or training in, SoTL. It also bears reflecting, then, on how we might honour the work and contributions of all members in ways that strengthen community cohesion while valuing diversity.  

Finally, accessibility operates at both philosophical and practical levels. Members identified the value of inclusion at the level of organizational values but also at practical levels surrounding issues of logistics, travel, and recognition. Identifying ways of fostering inclusion at both of these levels is essential for full and equitable participation in ISSOTL’s work.