From 2000 to present, ACA experienced what trend regarding its divisions?

From 2000 to present, ACA experienced what trend regarding its divisions?

• A. Division expansion and autonomy
• B. Global expansion
• C. Division contraction
• D. Decreased autonomy

Answer: (A)

The trend being tested is how a professional association evolves by adding more specialized groups and letting them operate with increasing independence. Since 2000, ACA has expanded the number of divisions to reflect a wider range of practice areas and interests, giving members more targeted ways to engage, learn, and network. At the same time, these divisions have gained greater autonomy, often developing stronger self-governance and clearer identities while still affiliating with the national organization. This combination—more divisions and more self-governance—fits a pattern of professional diversification and empowerment within the association. It’s not about geographic growth, a shrinking number of divisions, or reduced autonomy.

The trend being tested is how a professional association evolves by adding more specialized groups and letting them operate with increasing independence. Since 2000, ACA has expanded the number of divisions to reflect a wider range of practice areas and interests, giving members more targeted ways to engage, learn, and network. At the same time, these divisions have gained greater autonomy, often developing stronger self-governance and clearer identities while still affiliating with the national organization. This combination—more divisions and more self-governance—fits a pattern of professional diversification and empowerment within the association. It’s not about geographic growth, a shrinking number of divisions, or reduced autonomy.