IDP

Intern Development Program

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News from Joyce VanGilder, AIA Blue Ridge IDP Coordinator

Hello AIA members, interns and architects, I attended the AIA IDP National Conference in Albuquerque April 11, 2008.  I was truly impressed by what other regions in the country are doing when it come to mentorship and education of interns. It was definitely showed me that there is an increase accountability of IDP orientation needed in this areas firms, interns and Virginia Tech program.  I think one individual said it best “We are developing professional while we get the work done, not getting the work done and maybe developing professionals.”  Interns are in the strongest demand at most firms but the least equipped. In moving the culture forward the intern development program should be situated as offering opportunities versus obligations.  There are simple ways that internship can be seamlessly incorporating into firm management and this starts with senior leadership being involved and aware.

As the local AIA coordinator I am more that happy to visit or conference call any office to sit with principals, supervisors, mentors, and interns to discuss the IDP process.  Hopefully we can schedule a convenient time where all parties can attend.

Joyce VanGilder, AIA Blue Ridge IDP Coordinator.  jvangilder@sfcs.com

Auxiliary IDP Coordinators Sought

AIA Blue Ridge is looking for Auxiliary IDP Coordinators from every firm in our region.

Position Description:  The IDP Auxiliary Coordinator directs the local awareness and implementation of IDP.  This individual disseminates the latest IDP news, tools and resources as put forth by the IDP state coordinator, educator coordinator and / or AIA national component. Though this is a volunteer position, it is one of the tremendous responsibly. The IDP Auxiliary Coordinator must maintain a thorough understanding of IDP requirements, objectives and resources, and must be familiar with state registration requirements and examination application procedures.  All firms are asked to designate at least one auxiliary coordinator.  The auxiliary coordinator of the organization should contact Joyce VanGilder at jvangilder@sfcs.com and the AIA national component at idp@aia.org to sign up for this position.  Coordinators will be given access to the IDP Coordinators portal, the new one-stop- shopping online resource for IDP Coordinators.

AIA Creates ARE 4.0 Resource Center

The new version of the Architecture Registration Exam, ARE® 4.0 is now upon us. Candidates who passed at least one division in ARE 3.1 by May 15 may continue testing in 3.1 and have one year to finish in this version. Those who have not yet passed a test will begin in ARE 4.0. To help AIA firms and components guide their ARE candidates, the AIA has created a Web-based resource center for ARE 4.0 preparedness, where you will find frequently asked questions, updates on ARE 4.0-ready instructors and study materials, and insight into the thoughts and concerns that are part of this big change. Visit the AIA Get Licensed Web site today to make sure your firm or component is ready for ARE 4.0.

http://www.aia.org/ep_home_getlicensed

AIA-approved continuing education counts for supplementary education.Even though you are not an AIA member, the AIA will maintain a record of your continuing education so that you may apply it toward IDP supplementary education. You just need to make certain that it is properly recorded.The AIA now supports this program for NCARB record holders currently in IDP. Send an email to IDP@aia.org with:• your name• address• email• phone number• Highest Degree (BA, BS, BARCH, MARCH, DARCH, other)• School• Graduation Date• NCARB Customer ID
You will be assigned an AIA number for use in tracking your credits with this resource. The AIA-issued number is not a member number but simply one you can use to record your supplementary education credit. Sign in or register with that new number when attending an AIA-approved provider program. This could be any activity from an in-office vendor lunch demonstration to an AIA component activity. If a program offers AIA/CES credit, then it will also work for your IDP Council Record. Be certain that you sign in or register for the program using the new number and not your NCARB number.The program provider is then responsible for submitting attendance information to the University of Oklahoma, which maintains these records.If you complete an activity on your own, such as the questions for a continuing education article from Architectural Record, then you are responsible for submitting the paperwork to the University of Oklahoma. Again, use your AIA-issued number.  NCARB requires an official transcript be submitted along with your NCARB Employment Verification IDP Training Unit Report Form. You may download a copy of your transcript from the University of Oklahoma web site at any time (or request a transcript in writing, one free each year). That transcript should be sent with your Form 123 to NCARB.  Each hour of AIA approved continuing education earns two hours of IDP credit (in other words, one AIA Learning Unit Hour earns 0.25 IDP Training Units).

IDP Firm Award

AIA has initiated an IDP Firm Award.  It has a list of best practices to create a base line standard for interns to recognized firms who are making the effort.  It is a brand that can be marketed by firms to advertise that they have made a commitment to train interns to become architects.

To receive the IDP Firm Award, a practice must satisfy twelve basic IDP criteria organized into five categories:

1. Mentoring
2. Supervising
3. Training Opportunities
4. Commitment to the IDP
5. AREÒ Support

If you have any questions and would like to arrange an IDP presentation, please contact Joyce VanGilder.

IDP Outstanding Firm Award
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IDP Link to NCARB

ARE Home Study Guide 

Description: Norman K. Dorf, AIA B. Arch, MIT 1963; Licensed in the State of New York. Following his internship with internationally known architect, Marcel Breuer, Norman Dorf worked with NCARB and ETS (now the Chauncey Group International). For 16 years he participated in grading exams, writing test problems and, as Chairman of the Research and Development Committee, developed the new computer test format. He served 10 years as a member of the New York State Board for Architecture and 2 years on the NCARB Board of Directors.

Professor Dorf has now made available both a Home Study Course (his students are boasting a 91% passing rate on the Graphic Divisions), and a 190 page Study Guide solutions geared toward architectural interns who are preparing for the graphic portions of the new Architect Registration Examination.

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