Convene a founding meeting of stakeholders to establish the NCEAN and define its governance structure, membership criteria, and strategic priorities.
Develop a comprehensive needs assessment to identify key areas of focus, priority issues, and potential partners for collaboration.
Organize capacity-building workshops, webinars, and conferences on topics such as participatory research methods, community-based teaching strategies, and ethical considerations in community engagement.
Facilitate research networks and collaborative projects on topics of mutual interest, providing funding, technical support, and networking opportunities for participating institutions.
Advocate for the inclusion of community engagement criteria in academic accreditation standards and funding guidelines, and engage with policymakers to advocate for supportive policies and funding mechanisms.
Establish communication channels, such as a website, newsletter, and social media platforms, to facilitate information sharing, networking, and collaboration among network members.
Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of NCEAN initiatives, soliciting feedback from members and stakeholders to continuously improve and adapt strategies and activities.
