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CONNECT MEMBERS TO STORIES AND VOICES THAT INSPIRE
CHAMPION A WELCOMING AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL
ENGAGE IN CONVERSATIONS THAT IMPACT THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH
STRENGTHEN PROGRAMMING THAT ENGAGES THE BROADER COMMUNITY
Provide platforms for Chapter Associate Members, Members and Fellows to share their professional journeys
Offer Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity learning and training opportunities for members
Foster constructive relationships with local and regional municipal governments and agencies
Advance knowledge with programming that educates and inspires
Develop programs that encourage participation from the public
Provide diverse programming opportunities that appeal to all interests
Support members to serve on commissions, committees, and other influence opportunities
Connect members to opportunities to serve on committees aligned to their passions
DRIVE POLICIES & ACTIONS THAT SHAPE A MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE DESIGN COMMUNITY
CHAMPION ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND WELLNESS
FOSTER MENTORSHIP ACROSS ALL CAREER LEVELS
GROW CROSS-PROGRAMMING WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Regularly connect with educational institutions to connect members to future professionals
Establish and maintain relationships with partner organizations
Develop programs that allow members to share their design and professional excellence CELEBRATE AND ADVANCE DESIGN AND PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Promote and advance the design excellence of members and their work
Regularly review and communicate AIA Cleveland’s EDI Policy
Partner with sustainability and wellness-focused organizations to provide learning opportunities for members around these topics
Partner with allied professionals to connect members to learning opportunities
Connect members to content and programs that drive a more diverse and inclusive design community
Recognize the professional excellence of members
Track and share metrics of how chapter programming responds to our EDI Policy
EXPLORE IDEAS THAT EXPAND PROFESSIONAL RELEVANCE
ENCOURAGE SHARING AND LISTENING TO VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES
CONNECT MEMBERS TO STATE AND NATIONAL ADVOCACY EFFORTS
Provide programming that encourages members to share their experiences with their peers
Provide members with regular local, state and national legislative updates on issues impacting our profession
Encourage members to be involved in creating educational programming
Connect members to opportunities to serve at the State and National level of AIA.
Provide programming that explores topics, technology and practices impacting the profession Collaborate with industry partners to explore changes to our industry Connect with educational institutions to help shape future professionals
Provide programming that connects the public to conversations around sustainability and wellness
Provide mentorship opportunities that encourage bidirectional learning between Associate Members, Members and Fellows.
Provide educational resources that connects the broader community to the design community
Evaluate programming for partnership opportunities Recognize partner organizations who support the design community
Encourage and support members seeking licensure STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE DESIGN COMMUNITY Organize opportunities that empower members to connect with one another Encourage critical discourse around the direction and influence of the design community
CULTIVATE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ARCHITECTS AND THE PUBLIC Develop and maintain relationships with media partners to connect the public to the design community Leverage various communication channels to connect the public to relevant chapter content