Educator Coordinators Breakout Workshop 1 Friday, April 11, 2008 | 8:30 – 10:00 faciliated by Don Brown Boston Architectural College Charlie Cimino Wentworth Institute Institute of Technology Marsha Cuddeback Louisiana State University David Hinson Auburn University

Reflect | Revisit | Renew Emerging Professionals is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (CES). Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of completion for non-AIA members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew LEARNING OBJECTIVES Using the materials presented in the Educator Coordinator Breakout Workshop 1, the participant will, 1.Reflect on the role of IDP Educator Coordinator, 2.Discuss the implications of collateral recommendations for the NAAB 2008 Accreditation Conference, and 3.Evaluate the AIA Educator Coordinator Position Description and Agreement and develop objectives and outcomes for a contextual IDP education program.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew BREAKOUT WORKSHOP 1 – FRIDAY REFLECT Introduction: The “Engaged” Coordinator, Volunteerism, Benefits, and Impediments REVISIT Activity 1: The Role of the IDP Educator Coordinator RENEW Activity 2: Create Contextual IDP Education Program BREAKOUT WORKSHOP 2 – SATURDAY RENEW Activity 3: Prepare an Action Plan for Implementation Activity 4: Create a Vision for the Future of IDP

Reflect | Revisit | Renew THE “ENGAGED” COORDINATOR “Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are.” Nkosi Johnson

Reflect | Revisit | Renew UPDATE: NAAB 2008 ACCREDITATION REVIEW CONFERENCE Position Papers – Architectural Education and Registration AIA, ACSA, NCARB Prescribing internship education and integrating the IDP in the professional degree curriculum as a requirement of NAAB’s Conditions and Procedures for Accreditation. Link to NAAB 2008 Accreditation Review

Reflect | Revisit | Renew VOLUNTEERISM What does this mean? Volunteerism implies active involvement Volunteerism is (relatively) uncoerced Volunteerism in not primarily motivated by financial gain Volunteerism focuses upon the common good Merrill, Mary. "In Search Of A Contemporary Definition Of Volunteerism." March 2008.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew BENEFITS What’s in it for me? Networking Opportunities Retain and Sharpen Old Skills Develop New Skills Others?

Reflect | Revisit | Renew IMPEDIMENTS What’s getting in the way? Time Administrative Support Financial Assistance Others?

Reflect | Revisit | Renew EDUCATOR COORDINATOR AIA Position Description and Agreement (current) Responsibilities Maintain awareness and understanding of IDP resources and issues. Provide students with information about IDP, internship opportunities and registration requirements.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew EDUCATOR COORDINATOR AIA Position Description and Agreement (current) Minimum Requirements 1.Complete “IDP Boot Camp” training once every three years. 2.Attend the annual Coordinators Conference. 3.Login to IDP Coordinators Portal at a minimum of once a week to receive updates and news from AIA National. 4.Correspond with AIA National once every quarter through the IDP Coordinators Portal portal.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew EDUCATOR COORDINATOR AIA Position Description and Agreement (current) Minimum Requirements 5.Present a plan to AIA National detailing how you intend to inform each student about IDP. 6.Assist students in completing and submitting IDP applications. 7.Meet at least once a year with AIAS leadership at your school. 8.Meet with the State Coordinator twice a year.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew EDUCATOR COORDINATOR AIA Position Description and Agreement (current) Minimum Requirements 9.Meet or communicate with other Educator Coordinators in your state twice a year. 10.Complete any surveys/questionnaires that are sent out by AIA National. 11.Complete and submit the Annual Report Worksheet to AIA National in December of each year.

Reflect | Revisit | Renew EDUCATOR COORDINATOR AIA Position Description and Agreement (current) ① Discuss and evaluate 11 requirements Very Important Important Somewhat Important Not Important ② Consider constituents ③ Suggest additions, deletions, modifications Getting Started

Reflect | Revisit | Renew CONTEXTUAL IDP EDUCATION PROGRAM Objectives and Outcomes ① Develop a contextual (your school) IDP Education Program What are the objectives (Lower division / upper division students) What are the projected outcomes ① Preparing an Action Plan (Workshop 2) How will you accomplish your program? How long will it take (project over 3 years?) Getting Started

Reflect | Revisit | Renew WORKSHOP 1 CONCLUSION Moving Forward ① Role of State Coordinator ② Questions? ③ Educator Coordinator Breakout Workshop 2 Prepare an Action Plan for Implementation Vision for the future To be continued … Saturday at 3:00

Contacts This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System Program Don Brown Boston Architectural College, Boston, MA (617) , Charlie Cimino Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA (617) , Marsha Cuddeback Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA (225) , David Hinson Auburn University, Auburn, AL (334) ,