Membership & Governance
Participation grows with responsibility.
The Institute’s developing membership framework is intended to make participation, recognition, accountability, and stewardship clear at each level.
The developing model
Seven participation levels. Distinct expectations.
These levels describe an institutional model under development. Availability, eligibility, review criteria, benefits, duties, duration, renewal, suspension, and appeal processes must be published for a program before a person can rely on them.
- 01
Visitor
Engages with public information, learning materials, and open institutional updates.
- 02
Community member
Participates in eligible community activities under published expectations for respectful conduct.
- 03
Verified member
Completes the identity or qualification review defined for a specific program or participation route.
- 04
Founding member
Helps establish an eligible initiative or community under documented founding responsibilities.
- 05
Ambassador
Represents an approved program or community purpose within defined communication and conduct boundaries.
- 06
Fellow
Contributes sustained expertise, research, education, service, or leadership under a defined fellowship pathway.
- 07
Founding fellow
Supports the formation of a fellowship area with heightened stewardship and institutional responsibilities.