“The purpose of the College of Fellows is to stimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows, to promote the purposes of the Institute, to advance the profession of architecture, to mentor young architects, and to be of ever increasing service to society.”
AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The AIA College of Fellows, along with the chair of the Council of Regional Representatives, is seeking nominations from Fellows who have an interest in serving the College in the capacity of a Regional Representative.
The Council is currently comprised of 39 designated Representatives, each aligned with their respective AIA region*. COF Regional Representatives normally service three (3)-year terms, beginning January 1 of the upcoming year.
In support of the primary mission of the College of Fellows, Regional Representatives provide the principal communication link between Fellows and the COF Executive Committee, as well as providing support and direction for the various activities of AIA Fellows in each designated region. Please refer to the document “Duties of a Regional Representative” for specific duties
Quarterly meetings of the Council of Regional Representatives are conducted via Zoom, with the exception of the Regional Representatives’ Annual Meeting, which is held in person at the AIA conference In 2023 the Annual Meeting will take place in San Francisco
Vacancies anticipated to begin in January 2023 include the following regions:
California
Central States
Florida/Caribbean
Gulf States
Michigan
Middle Atlantic
New England
New Jersey
North Central
Ohio Valley (2)
Pennsylvania
South Atlantic (2)
Texas
Western Mountain Region
Please note that there is no requirement of years as a Fellow for these positions new Fellows are welcome to apply! Elements of consideration for appointment as a Regional Representative include diversity of Object of Elevation, location of residence, gender, and ethnicity
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Nominations must include the following:
1. A one page letter of interest, explaining why you would like to serve in this capacity
2. Your Year and Object of Elevation
3. Your resume/CV
4. A signed acknowledgement and commitment to required duties
Fellows may self nominate for this Regional Representative position.
COF Regional Representative duties, and the Acknowledgement and Commitment Form, are attached.
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If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne Jackson, FAIA, 2022 Chair of the COF Council of Regional Representatives, a member of the AIA COF Executive Committee (cof@aia.org), or your current Regional Representative Submission packets are due by 5pm ET on November 28, 2022, to COF Executive Director Pam Day, Hon. AIA, at pday@aia.org.
*Following AIA’s 2022 change from a region to a state model \, the COF has designated its own regional model based upon the original AIA regional model, modified to respond to logical population/relationship ideals
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“The purpose of the College of Fellows is to stimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows, to promote the purposes of the Institute, to advance the profession of architecture, to mentor young architects, and to be of ever increasing service to society.”
Now Seeking: COF Regional Representative Nominations
1. The College of Fellows Regional Representative position is open to all members of the College.
2. If desired, a state or region may establish a Regional Nominating Committee to develop and oversee the process by which candidates are recruited, evaluated, and nominated to serve as Regional Representatives.
3. The Nominating Committee shall advertise the position to all COF members within the region, often and on a regular basis when nominations are sought, through the College’s communication platforms: email, newsletters, social media platforms, etc. The Nominating Committee shall work with the chair of the Council of Regional Representatives on messaging; be timely and consistent across a six to eight week period prior to the closing date for nominations (three weeks prior to the convening of the Nominating Committee to select recommended candidates for approval by the COF ExCom).
4. Regional Representative positions should not be preassigned or negotiated. To ensure the recruitment of the best candidates from a broad talent pool, avoid creating barriers to participation for those not on a traditional leadership ladder.
5. The formal application process should be inclusive.
6. Responses will be evaluated with respect to the following criteria:
• The applicant’s desire to facilitate communication within the College.
• The applicant’s ability to communicate the COF’s important initiatives to Fellows of the College.
• The applicant’s experience and/or enthusiasm for fundraising to benefit the COF Fund.
• How the applicant will contribute to expanding the pathway to Fellowship within their region.
• How the applicant can/will contribute to the College by bringing unique or relevant expertise and knowledge.
• Achieving and maintaining diversity of perspectives with the Regional Representatives by considering candidates’ object of elevation, gender, year of elevation, ethnicity, and other elements, contributing to a diverse body of representatives
7. An acknowledgement from the candidate that they understand the time commitment and responsibilities (as outlined in the Regional Representatives role description / Handbook) is required.
8. The current Regional Representative may be considered a resource for prospective candidates and the nominating/selection committee. Current Regional Representatives will be provided a final list of candidates and will have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation directly to the Nominating Committee
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“The purpose of the College of Fellows is to stimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows, to promote the purposes of the Institute, to advance the profession of architecture, to mentor young architects, and to be of ever increasing service to society.”
Duties of an AIA COF Regional Representative
As a Regional Representative, you will serve as a liaison between the AIA Fellows within your region and the AIA College of Fellows. Your position is a great opportunity to serve as part of the College’s leadership and connect your region with other regions across the country.
Your objectives:
1. Generate College awareness: what it stands for, its mission, the benefits of membership, and how to become a part of it.
2. Encourage participation: acting and giving among existing Fellows.
3. Inspire professional growth: among recently licensed Architects through Fellowship within the Institute.
4. Influence AIA components: to act as channels for disseminating messaging and information about the College.
Your audiences:
1. Current Fellows: Educate them on their responsibilities.
2. AIA Members: Encourage interest in elevation to the College and educate them on member benefits and responsibilities.
3. AIA Components: Drive partnerships and participation around communications related to the college and the nomination process.
Regional Representative (RR) Duties:
1. Participate in virtual meetings and respond promptly to requests for information and opinions.
2. Attend the annual RR meeting at the annual AIA Conference.
3. Sustain the College financially; promote fundraising initiatives and the gift of giving. This includes providing personal annual contributions to the College.
4. Communicate with the Fellows in your region; share COF news and ideas for local programs, send welcome letters to new Fellows and condolence letters to the families of Fellows who pass away, and help maintain current Fellows lists.
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2023 Regional Representative Declaration
I, ______________________________________________ (print name), do hereby declare myself a candidate for the College of Fellow
Regional Representative position and I state the following:
1. I have read and agree to observe the “Duties of an AIA COF Regional Representative” document provided to me.
2. I declare that I do not employ unpaid interns (including working students, as that term is defined and interpreted in Section 11.0 of the Rules of the Board excerpt below), nor does any firm of which I am an owner or manager.
Definition and Interpretation of the Term “Working Students”. As used in the Rules of the Board, the term “working students” shall not include any individual satisfying the following conditions: (a) the individual is enrolled in a regular course of study calculated to lead to the award of a degree in architecture or other design related discipline from an accredited educational institution; and (b) the individual is undertaking the unpaid internship for academic credit; and (c) the educational institution specifies that, in order to receive such academic credit, the individual is permitted to receive no (or only nominal) compensation in connection with the internship; and (d) such arrangement is consistent with the applicable laws and regulations of the jurisdiction (whether federal, state or other) governing the arrangement. The employment of such an individual shall not be grounds for preventing any person from executing any declaration referenced in Sections 2.3, 6.4, 6.6, 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, 11.9, and 13.9 of the Rules of the Board.
3. I understand my responsibility relating to all activities involving my position, and I further understand that failure to abide by these rules may disqualify me as an AIA COF Regional Representative
Signed Date
SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED DECLARATION STATEMENT BY 5pm (ET) , November 18, 2022 via email to: Pam Day, Hon. AIA pday@aia.org