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YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM MENTORSHIP | LEADERSHIP| FELLOWSHIP THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS 01/30/2015
WELCOME On behalf of the YAF Advisory Committee, I would like to congratulate you on your position as Young Architects Regional Director (YARD) and welcome you to the leadership of the Young Architects Forum. You’ve accepted a wonderful opportunity to be a part of AIA leadership, representing emerging professionals in your region. The Advisory Committee is excited you will be joining our group and advocating for the needs and interests of Young Architects. You will fill the YARD position for your region for two (2) calendar years. Many past YARDs found it takes several months to get up to speed on the YAF, our structure nationally, and what has been done in the region to date. This ‘Tool Kit’ has been developed to assist in your transition. It may not answer all of the questions you have right away, but it should provide some avenues for finding answers. Along with the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and the National Associates Committee (NAC), the YAF provides leadership, mentorship, and fellowship opportunities for emerging professionals as they navigate through the paths of licensure and career advancement.
Your role as conduit between AIA national and your region is vital to our shared success and to providing opportunities and information to our constituents. Your position allows the YAF to collect information on successful programs in your region that can be shared with others, provides for continuing contact with regional leadership, and assists the YAF in publicizing the communications and actions of our group. Your active participation in our meetings, communications, and events is critical to our success, and for that we thank you in advance. Perhaps the most important rule of thumb when serving as a YARD is to speak up. You are representing a significant portion of the AIA membership, and your ideas and opinions do matter. Young Architects are the next generation of Institute leaders, and we have the ability to shape the organization we will inherit. If you have any questions about the YAF or your position, please contact me at any time at 213-505-2995 or vmarquardt@dlrgroup.com. I look forward to working with you in the coming year. Warm Regards,
Virginia E. Marquardt, AIA AIA National Young Architects Forum 2015 Chair, YAF Advisory Committee
2015 YAF ADVISORY COMMITTEE YAF Chair ....................................Virginia Marquardt, AIA Vice Chair ...................................Josh Flowers, AIA Past Chair ...................................Jon Penndorf, AIA Communicati ons Director ..........Jeff Pastva, AIA Community Director ....................Robert Barfield, AIA Knowledge Director ....................Nicole Martineau, AIA Public Relations Director ............Evelyn Lee, AIA Advocacy Director ......................Illya Azaroff, AIA COF Representative ...................Lenore Lucey, FAIA National Strategic Council Rep...Peter Exley, FAIA Staff Liaison ................................Erin Murphy, AIA
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CONTENTS WHO WE ARE
MISSION / VISION STATEMENT...................................... 2 GOALS .............................................. 4 VALUES ............................................. 6 2013 STRATEGIC PLAN................... 8 STRATEGIES................................... 10 SUMMIT20....................................... 12 2015 VISION & GOALS................... 17
2015 LEADERSHIP
ADVISORY COMMITTEE............... 22 2014 - 15 YARDS............................. 23 2015-16 YARDS............................... 24 YAF ADVISORY............................... 26 COMMITTEE.................................... 26 YARD................................................ 34
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CCL’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE:...................................... 42 COMMUNICATIONS:...................... 43 COMMUNITY:.................................. 44 KNOWLEDGE:................................. 45 PUBLIC RELATIONS:...................... 46 ADVOCACY:.................................... 47
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CALENDAR 49 FAQ 55 NAC + YAF = STRONGER
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BRANDING 69 AIA REPOSITIONING TO CHANGE 76 2014 EMERGING PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT............. 80 BASICS FOR VOLUNTEERING..... 82 ABBREVIATIONS ........................... 88
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WHO WE ARE
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MISSION / VISION STATEMENT
We ENGAGE recently licensed Architects in leadership to become agents of change within the Institute and the profession overall.
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We INSPIRE professional growth among recently licensed Architects through fellowship within the institute.
We ADVOCATE for issues of particular relevance to recently licensed Architects to the Institute.
The AIA Young Architects Forum is the voice of recently licensed Architects and the catalyst for progress within the Institute
We SERVE to make AIA memberships meaningful to recently licensed architects through programs and services that effectively anticipate, meet and exceed their needs.
We PROMOTE mentorship at all career stages to enhance personal growth, community involvement, and professional development
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GOALS
Throughout its history, the YAF has had three GOALS...
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ENCOURAGE To ENCOURAGE professional growth and leadership development among recently licensed architects through interaction and collaboration within the AIA and allied groups.
BUILD To BUILD a national network and serve as a collective voice for young architects by working to ensure that issues of particular relevance to young architects are appropriately addressed by the Institute.
MAKE To MAKE AIA memberships valuable to young architects and to develop the future leadership of the profession.
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VALUES
These goals are manifested in the work of the YAF in its three overriding VALUES...
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LEADERSHIP Leadership is the practice of actively engaging recently licensed Architects to affect positive change for the betterment of other members, their firms, their communities, and the Institute overall.
MENTORSHIP Mentorship is the developmental partnership through which a seasoned Architect (mentor) shares knowledge, skills, information and perspective with an Intern Architect or a recently licensed Architect (mentee) in order to develop specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the mentee’s professional and personal growth.
FELLOWSHIP Fellowship is the condition of sharing similar interests, ideals, or experiences with other recently licensed Architects or more experienced Architects in a congenial, collegial atmosphere on equal terms.
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2013 STRATEGIC PLAN KNOWLEDGE To create, promote, and disseminate information so that recently licensed Architects grow and mature to become leaders in their firms, their communities, and the Institute.
ADVOCACY To Advance issues of particular relevance to recently licensed Architects through outreach, educations, and engagement to the Institute and the Membership overall.
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COMMUNICATION To elevate the voice of recently licensed Architects by promoting the importance of their contributions within their firms, their communities, and the Institute.
COLLABORATION To align resources to empower recently licensed Architects to integrate within the existing networks of Knowledge Communities, AIA Components, and Allied Organizations to build teamwork.
STRATEGIES Strengthen the relationships... between local YAF chapters, the regional structure and the national Advisory Committee through highlighting best practices of existing strong YAF local chapters and closer communications with the individual member.
Develop the YAF brand within the AIA... through strong programming and initiatives that focus on the main goals of leadership, mentorship, and fellowship in order to promote visibility of every young architect member.
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Define collateral relationships with outside groups... by developing programming and alliances with maximum benefit to recently licensed Architects
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CAREER ADVANCEMENT ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION VALUE OF DESIGN STARTING YOUR OWN FIRM VALUE OF LICENSURE ECONOMY & CHANGE
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2015 VISION &
GOALS This isn’t your f a t h e r ’s YA F
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2015 YAF VISION The AIA YOUNG ARCHITECTS FORUM is the future of architecture. We are the professionals who use 21st century design skills to respond to both today and tomorrow’s issues and change the way people work, live, and play.
We will shape and move YAF forward together by: • Transforming the YAF into a next generation committee. • Positioning Young Architects to be the leaders of a 21st century world.
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2015 YAF INITIATIVES Be the GO TO Committee for Career and Practice Advancement. • For Visibility • Enhance Effective Internal Communication • Promoting the Value of YAF
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE YAF Chair Virginia Marquardt, AIA Vice Chair Josh Flowers, AIA Past Chair Jon Penndorf, AIA
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Communications Director
Jeff Pastva, AIA
Community Director
Robert Barfield, AIA
Knowledge Director
Nicole Martineau, AIA
Public Relations Director
Evelyn Lee, AIA
Advocacy Director
Illya Azaroff, AIA
COF Representative
Lenore Lucey, FAIA
National Strategic Council Rep
Peter Exley, FAIA
Staff Liaison
Erin Murphy, AIA
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Southern California Region
Ben Kasdan, AIA
Northern Central Region
Rhet Fiskness, AIA
Texas Region
Jamie Crawley, AIA
Florida-Caribbean Region
Jedd Heap, AIA
Ohio Valley Region
Christopher Gerrity, AIA
The Virginias Region
Josephine Arbaugh, AIA
Middle Atlantic Region
Ryan McEnroe, AIA
Pennsylvania Region
Melissa Bernstein, AIA
Western Mountain Region
Daniel Chenin, AIA
2015-16 YARDS Northern California Region
Stephanie Silkwood, AIA
Illinois Region
Rob Anderson, AIA
New Jersey Region
Ryan Day, AIA
Northwest & Pacific Region
Shannon Peterson, AIA
Central States Region
Katie Harms, AIA
Michigan Region
Kurt Neiswender, AIA
New York Region
Phillip Anzalone, AIA
Gulf States Region
John Thurman, AIA
New England Region
Elizabeth Cox, AIA
South Atlantic Region
Shelby Morris, AIA
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YAF ADVISORY COMMITTEE The 2014 YAF Advisory Committee’s Transition Meeting asked: What is a ‘next generational’ committee? What does the YAF need to do position itself to look like, behave like, and engage like a ‘next generational’ committee? In response the AdCom formed a YAF Structure Work Group to review the current structure and to recommend a structure that will allow the YAF to be a committee that is more agile and nimble --- to allow the committee to function as a think tank for the Institute; while at the same time, develop programing for young architects. The AdCom believes now is the time for the YAF to reposition itself --- to better position itself to advocate for and be the voice for the 21st Century Young Architect, and to advise the Institute and Profession about the advancement of the profession. During YAF Annual Meeting in February, the Work Group will present their findings and recommendations to the YAF Leadership for approval and immediate restructuring.
CHAIR VICE CHAIR PAST CHAIR COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DIRECTOR KNOWLEDGE DIRECTOR PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR ADVOCACY DIRECTOR COLLEGE OF FELLOW REPRESENTATIVE STRATEGIC COUNCIL REP STAFF LIAISON 27
CHAIR The Chair’s role is to lead to the Young Architects Forum (YAF) while being the voice and the face of the YAF. The Chair sets and implements a shared vision for the year. He or she maintains and fosters key relationships with AIA Leadership, AIA Staff, YAF Leadership, and amongst fellow Young Architects.
VICE CHAIR The Vice Chair’s role is the trusted advisor to and supporter of the chair and shadows the Chair throughout the year in preparing for the following year as Chair. The Vice Chair leads and mentors the Young Architects Regional Directors (YARDs), encourages YAF leadership development amongst Young Architects, and fosters key relationships within the AIA Institute, YAF Leadership and amongst fellow Young Architects. Over the course of the year, the Vice Chair evaluates the current YAF Strategy Plan to assess how the YAF is achieving our initiatives, and develops and communicates his/her shared vision for the upcoming year by creating a joint implementation plan with the current and transitioning members of AdCom.
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PAST CHAIR The role of the Past Chair is to provide continuity and support to the Chair and AdCom during the transition of the AdCom leadership. The Past Chair’s key responsibilities are to: brief the Chair on position responsibilities and key information; provide advice, support and information as needed to the Chair and AdCom; and to preside over special projects at the Chair’s direction.
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR The mission of the Communications Director is to elevate the voice of the Young Architect by engaging in inspired discourse between the YAF, the COF, and allied leaders. The primary output is through the digital publication, CONNECTION, which is differentiated from the competition due to its original content of firsthand experiences, interviews, and journalistic reporting. The goal is to be the leading, volunteer driven periodical within the AIA and a habitually reference resource of emerging professionals.
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COMMUNITY DIRECTOR The YAF Community Director seeks to form strategic alliances and partnerships with other groups and organizations both with the AIA and also within the larger design and construction community. In conjunction with other members of the YAF Advisory Council, the Community Director identifies special projects that serve to promote the next generation of architects through leadership, mentorship, and fellowship. By establishing these strategic alliances and partnerships the Community Director seeks promote a greater sense of community and connection between young architects, the AIA, other allied groups and organizations.
KNOWLEDGE DIRECTOR The YAF Knowledge Director identifies issues of importance to recently licensed architects and creates knowledge resources to enable young architects to advance their careers. The Knowledge Director works with the Community Director to create programs and experiences for young architects at regional and national events including AIA Grassroots Leadership Conference and AIA National Convention. The Knowledge Director forms partnerships with AIA Knowledge Communities, member groups and outside organizations to connect young architects to knowledge and create engagement opportunities for YAF constituents.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR The Public Relations Director role is focused primarily on outreach and communication, to YAF members, constituent groups, partners, and potential members. The PR Director works with the YAF AdCom and YARDS to facilitate the broadest voice possible on behalf of the YAF. In addition, the PR Director works with partner counterparts (communications and public relations individuals) to support the growth of partner relationships.
ADVOCACY DIRECTOR The Advocacy Director is tasked with helping in identifying and responding to advocacy issues that are of specific concern and/or interest to Young Architects. The Advocacy Director serves as the representative of the YAF to the Board Advocacy Committee, and offers a voice for Young Architects in BAC discussions. The Advocacy Director coordinates with the other AdCom Directors to identify areas of mutual concern and develop working plans to address these issues, specifically with the PR Director and Communications Director as it relates to development and delivery of the YAF Message.
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COLLEGE OF FELLOW REPRESENTATIVE The purpose of the College of Fellows role on the YAF Advisory Committee is threefold. First to understand the issues that face the YAF first hand. Second to take that understanding and bring it back to the COF Executive Committee so that we can discuss ways to assist the YAF in their goals. Third to offer the advice to the YAF from an experience point of view, as they go through their year of planning and implementation of programs.
NATIONAL STRATEGIC COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE The President of the AIA appoints the liaison, from the AIA Strategic Council to the YAF. The role of the person is to advise, support, and mentor the chair and vice-chair of the committee, and well as members of the AdCom. One key responsibility of the liaison is to keep the YAF apprised of issues applicable to young professionals brought up at the Council level, and equally to advocate for the issues and concerns of the YAF to the Board and the Council.
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STAFF LIAISON The Staff Liaison is an advocate for the YAF at AIA National and with affiliated member groups. The staff liaison contributes to the development of YAF programs and translates YAF initiatives into member resources for young architects at large.
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YARD Young Architect Regional Director
The Young Architect Regional Director is the primary connection between local AIA chapters and the national YAF Advisory Committee (AdCom).
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The YAF Regional Director will keep communication flowing between these groups by: Maintaining quarterly communication with all YAF chapters within his or her designated region. • Serve as a conduit between local YAF chapters and the AdCom. • Disseminating information to and collecting information from local chapters as requested. • Submitting a regional report as requested.The YAF Regional Director contributes to the direction and planning of the YAF by: • Participating in the annual YAF Annual Meeting. • Working with the AdCom on various national issues.The YAF Regional Director is the primary connection at the regional level to other groups in the AIA by: • Communicating with COF Regional Representative and NAC Regional Associate Director quarterly about how to work together to support each other’s efforts. YAF’s Handbook: http://www.aia.org/groups/aia/documents/pdf/aiab092899.pdf
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• Suggesting or encouraging young architects for nomination for regional or national awards, positions or committees/subcommittees. • Attending AIA National Convention, when possible. Additional responsibilities... May be required by each respective region. YARDs are required to work with their respective regions to ensure that expectations from regional leadership are clearly defined and met. The AdCom encourages all applicants to discuss the position with their regional leadership (either the Regional AIA President and/or Executive Director) to fully understand the role and commitment that the YARD will have to their respective region prior to submitting an application.Attendance at regional meetings is strongly encouraged.
Participation in a minimum of one Focus Group led by the AdCom. Participation and funding is dependent on annual budget and fulfillment of duties listed above. • Funded to attend the YAF Annual Meeting • Participates in full committee conference calls
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FOCUS GROUPS There are six (6) areas of focus for the Young Architects Forum (YAF), each led by a Director on the Advisory Committee. Many strategic initiatives of the YAF overlap among the areas, but is spearheaded by at least one Director. Over the course of the year the Directors will need assistance developing and implementing their specific initiatives. Each YARD is asked to select at least one (1) focus area of interest, in addition to the general roles and responsibilities as a YARD.
CLL’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY KNOWLEDGE PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVOCACY
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CCL’s leadership institute: led by Jon Penndorf, Past Chair In 2015 the Past Chair will serve as a liaison to the AIA Center for Civic Leadership and work with that group to develop the new Leadership Institute. The AIA Center for Civic Leadership is a committee of the Institute with the goal of advancing leadership among architects to ensure livable, healthy, sustainable, and quality-designed environments for future generations. The CCL is creating a Leadership Institute that will be a nation-wide program open to AIA members and involve both in-person and remote learning opportunities focused on leadership skills. The YAF has committed to assisting with the development, publicity for, and implementation of the Leadership Institute. Assistance will be required in all three of those arenas in 2015.
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Communications: led by Jeff Pastva, Communications Director The primary function of a volunteer to the Communications focus group is to serve on the Editorial Committee for Connection, the bi-monthly e-magazine of the YAF. The current Editorial Committee is a mix of volunteer copy editors, contributing journalists, and a graphic director. Our primary need is additional graphic expertise to help layout each issue. The volunteer in this capacity would work directly with the graphic committee and will have influence in creative guidance. In addition, our team seeks volunteers willing to engage with sources of original content, including written articles and conducting interviews. Commitment includes a monthly Editorial Committee conference call and bi-monthly assignments that assist in the production of the six-issues of Connection for the upcoming 2015 term. Occasionally, there will be responsibilities beyond Connection (i.e. YAF Branding, infographic creation, internal & external memos, etc) that may require support. These tasks will be delegate on a case-by-case basis based on interest and availability.
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Community: led by Robert Barfield, Community Director The Community Focus Group: • Strengthens and expands our alliance with the National Associates Committee(NAC) and explore opportunities for our groups to work together toward common goals. • Seeks out opportunities for strategic partnerships with AIA Knowledge communities to advocate and promote the YAF and young architects. • Advocates for the YAF and young architects through our partnerships with groups outside of the AIA(AGC. YCF, etc.).
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Knowledge: led by Nicole Martineau, Knowledge Director The Knowledge Focus Group develops programs and knowledge resources to benefit newly licensed architects. In 2015, the Knowledge Focus Group will focus on the following: • Development of content for YAF sessions at the 2015 convention and support for additional sessions related to YAF. • Facilitate communication with partner Knowledge Communities and AIA Member Groups including creation of knowledge content for YAF Connection. • Collaborate with YAF Community Task Force on education and events at the 2015 convention. • Support ongoing creation of programs for outside presentations and cultivate new opportunities for YAF engagements and outreach. • Research and draft proposals for the 2016 AIA National Convention in Philadelphia based on input from YAF AdCom and YARDS. • Create a repository for knowledge resources on an FTP site that will be available to all YARDS and Advisory Committee.
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Public Relations: led by Evelyn Lee, Public Relations Director The public relations’ focus group’s purpose is to identify and develop best practices and processes for the internal and external communication of the YAF by undertaking the following: • Internal Communications: Set-up success protocols and feedback mechanisms for testing basecamp, and Develop process tools for using basecamp • External Communications: Work with National to develop Tracking, Identify Best Practices for Existing Media Outlet, and Coordinate Social Media Interactions/Accessibility and Implementation • Tweet Chat: Editorial Calendar, and Monthly Talks
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Advocacy: led by Illya Azaroff, Advocacy Director The advocacy focus group’s goals are to gain influence for Emerging Professionals within the institute and the profession at large. To represent a collective voice of 30,000+ emerging professionals and influence outcomes of governance and visibility. • To serve as the voice of Young architects and advocate for issues relevant to practice, career advancement and the recognition (push for an expanded view) of changes in practice. • Draft and issue Letters of support to causes and issues by others in the AIA or outside the AIA that directly align with the goals of the YAF. (lend support and influence outcomes) • Formulate and submit position papers on topics of interest to the YAF. (introducing issues or topics to the AIA at large)
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JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Read the YARD Welcome Packet and the YAF Handbook
February 6-7, Attend the YAF Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana
Contact your YARD predecessor
Identify YOUR 2015 Goals
Introduce yourself to your AIA Regional Directors (board members) and share / update them about YAF initiatives
Contact your component leaders (president and chapter executive director)
Introduce yourself to your AIA Regional Associates Director (RAD). The RAD is part of the National Associates Committee and has a very similar position description as the YARD Tuesday, January 13: Attend the YAF Introductory conference call Tuesday, January 20: Attend YAF’s Annual Meeting Pre-Planning conference call Select a YAF Focus Area that you would like to be part of for the next year Participate in YAF Tweet Chat.
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Identify and share with YAF what is happening at the local level that affects young architects Connection is published. Share with your social media network Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
MARCH Introduce yourself to your Regional College of Fellows Representative. Start a relationship and identify how the two of you may work together March 4-6, AIA Grassroots Leadership and Advocacy Conference, Washington, DC
APRIL Attend the YAF Full Committee conference call Connection is published. Share with your social media network Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
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JULY
May 14-16, AIA National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia
College of Fellows’ Emerging Professionals Grant program opens.
Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
Call for participation will be announced for all open YAF leadership positions Participate in YAF Tweet Chat.
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AUGUST
Attend the YAF Full Committee conference call
Attend the YAF Full Committee conference call
Connection is published. Share with your social media network
Connection is published. Share with your social media network
Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
SEPTEMBER YAF leadership positions announced. Participate in YAF Tweet Chat.
NOVEMBER If you are a YARD transitioning out of your position, contact your successor to provide all important information the next person may need. YAF Handbook
OCTOBER Attend the YAF Full Committee conference call AdCom Transition Meeting, location and date TBD Connection is published. Share with your social media network Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
List of contacts for the region Ongoing project that require attention
DECEMBER Attend the YAF Full Committee conference call Connection is published. Share with your social media network Participate in YAF Tweet Chat
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Q. I’m a new YARD and am not sure what I am supposed to be doing. A. Contact the previous YARD from your region, a member of the AdCom, or the staff liaison for assistance.
Q: I am no longer able to serve as a YARD. What should I do? A: Contact the Chair and/or the Staff Liaison. Life happens, and the AIA understands that situations change and paid employment and family must come first. If you feel that you can no longer commit to the responsibilities of the position, contact the chair to discuss how we might fill the position in your absence.
Q: I don’t get Connection. What gives? A: In order to receive Connection and any other communications from the YAF, you need to check the YAF on the list of Knowledge Communities and affinity groups on your membership preferences page. To do this, go to http://www.aia.org/practicing/ groups/index.htm and click “Join a Knowledge Community.” Login with your email address and typical AIA password, navigate to your personal information if it does not automatically open, and then select the knowledge communities that you would like to join.
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Q: My region does not fund my YARD position. How can I serve the region appropriately? A: Many YARDs have been successful in getting regional recognition and funding for the position for expenses such as travel to component meetings and attendance at Convention. If your region does not offer recognition or funding and you’d like to attempt to secure them, reach out to the Advocacy Director or Chair to discuss. Other regions can serve as models, and there is information available to “build the case” that the YAF is relevant and important for members in your region.
Q: What am I funded to attend as a YARD? A: The YAF nationally has a limited amount of funding available each year for travel to national events, but attempts to make the best use of that allowance for all. Funding is reviewed each year as part of the AIA National budget and is not guaranteed for any YAF leadership position, though in past years YARDs have been funded to attend Grassroots and/or the Annual Meeting
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Q: Someone in my region wants to start a YAF group at their component. How can I help if I am not in the same location? A: YARDs can offer support in many ways. Via conference call or web conference, you can meet with the group leaders to make sure they understand the mission and constituent group the YAF serves. You can also offer resources the YAF provides nationally, suggest topics of interest to Young Architects, and suggest the local component be active in the YAF social media activities. Contact the YAF staff liaison for further assistance.
Q: How many components are in my region? A: That’s a great question for your Regional Directors (those who serve on the AIA National Board). They can assist with contact information for local component leadership. You can also find a current list of components at http://www.aia.org/about/ structure/components/AIAS078541.
Q: How do I find out who my Regional Directors are? A: That information can be found on the AIA website, or by asking the Executive Director a local component in your region. If you are still having trouble, contact the YAF Staff Liaison.
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Q: I am a returning YARD and don’t get much support from my region. How can I still be effective? A: Don’t give up! Local and regional leadership changes in some way each year, and you can continue to get the mission and goals of the YAF to new leaders in the hopes of effecting change. You can also get involved in the YAF focus areas and offer to represent Young Architects at a national level on AIA board committees and Knowledge Communities.
Q: How can I get a list of all the Young Architects in my region? A: We don’t have a great answer for this yet, except that AIA staff is working on it. Currently members must opt in to receiving YAF communications, and that’s the only way of us knowing they are interested in the YAF. The AIA does have records of when members were first licensed, but that information is not always accurate. If you have specific needs for communications, contact local component staff or leadership, or the Staff Liaison.
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Q: I have a great topic to present at AIA Convention, but it’s not focused on Young Architects. Will the YAF still sponsor it? A: Very possible. The YAF has sponsored presentation proposals that are given by or focused on Young Architects. We have successfully sponsored sessions in the past that include a Young Architect but are diverse panels of subject matter experts. Contact the Knowledge Director to discuss further.
Q: We have a great program in my region that I think could be replicated elsewhere. How do I pass along that information? A: Feel free to share case studies of great programs on a monthly conference call, uploading documents to the YAF Sharepoint site, or emailing the YARDs to ask about common interests. This YAF leadership group is one of the best avenues for propagating a great idea or event.
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Joint Statement of Future Collaboration & Enhanced Service for EPs In the spirit of Repositioning, and as a result of a successful first-ever joint leadership transition meeting between the NAC and the YAF in the fall of 2014, the two groups have issued this joint statement on future collaboration for the benefit of the Institute’s emerging professionals. The intent of this document is to codify ways the two groups will work together with higher efficiency. The memo below will be presented to both groups for a vote of approval at the 2015 Annual Meeting (the first joint annual meeting), and will then be incorporated into the rules of each committee and re-evaluated every two years.
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The NAC and the YAF, being two standing emerging professional member groups of the AIA, recognize that collaboration and alignment for providing a unified collective voice is important to ensuring common issues of relevance to all emerging professionals are appropriately seen, heard and addressed by the Institute and the Profession. The NAC and the YAF recognize that each group serves a distinct segment of the AIA general membership. The two groups agree to maintain separate and distinct organizations. There are topics that are of common interest to both groups and topics that are more germane to one group or the other. While each group maintains a separate mission and goals, both groups agree on advocating for emerging professional architects from graduation through the first ten years of licensure is critical to the continued vibrancy of the AIA.
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This joint statement codifies the working relationship between the NAC and the YAF, as the two groups pledge to work together to provide a clear and active presence for emerging professional AIA members.
Specifically, the NAC and the YAF agree to: 1.
Provide a unified voice when responding to requests from the AIA Governing Board, AIA Strategic Council, and AIA National Leadership. The groups may choose to disagree on a position in response to an issue; however, the communication from both groups will be delivered together for clear understanding.
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Maintain communication within leadership. The Chairs of both groups will conduct regular communication to provide updates and work on event planning as appropriate.
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Share resources at the National level (AIA staff time and planning of leadership meetings).
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Share resources at the regional level (regional and local contact information, regional presentations, local best practices).
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Have leadership work together on issues that overlap, such as topics of advocacy and the value of licensure.
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Assist in promoting each group’s events to a broader constituency.
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Conduct annual and leadership transition meetings concurrently in order to make best use of Institute resources and staff time. Meetings will be held jointly where topically appropriate.
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Reevaluate this MOU biannually and make adjustments as deemed appropriate and agreed to by both organizations.
To be presented and voted on the joint NAC and YAF Annual Meeting, February 6, 2015.
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BRANDING EXHIBIT
COLOR PALETTE
COLOR Brand is more than color,but consistent color use sure can increase brand recognition
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Together,wemadeacommitmenttopositivechange. This progress report highlights some of the many ways we’re reaching that commitment. You’re accelerating the pace of activity with your effort - and keeping us on track today to remake AIA into a 21st-century member organization that works for us all. l Together, we agree that the time is now to change the way we think and behave in order to become a more valued, relevant profession. The AIA will focus our priorities to: Elevate public awareness, Advocate for the profession, and Expand and share knowledge. l Bold, visionary leadership is urgently needed to ensure a prosperous future and to inspire architects to create a better world for all people - through architecture. www.progress.aia.org/repositioning
2014 EMERGING PROFESSIONAL SUMMIT
EDUCATION Develop teaching firms Clarify the paths to practice Change the value proposition
CAREER DEVELOPMENT Create big ten organization Design an effective, lifelong learning program Revise titling along career path
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Create a national and international license
Develop teaching firms, emphasize firm excellence
Decouple title and license
Facilitate leadership training
Licensure upon graduation
Broaden scope of architecture
Be Part of the Conversation at MindMixer: http://epsummit.mindmixer.com Find out more about the EP Summit at www.aia.org/careerstages/resources/AIAB100248
BASICS FOR VOLUNTEERING Volunteering is a rewarding challenge. For more information see www.aia.org/volunteer. AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct Members of the AIA are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and competence. The Code of Ethics states guidelines for the conduct of Members through written Canons, Ethical Standards, and Rules of Conduct. All volunteers should be familiar with and abide by the Code of Ethics. Member volunteers are also expected to have a working knowledge of the AIA: • About the AIA • AIA Public Policy Statements • AIA Federal Issues Agenda • Member Benefits and Resources Guide Volunteer Lines of Communication Volunteers are encouraged to reach out to the following representatives once per quarter to coordinate on relevant issues and update each other on progress. • AIA Board of Directors – Your national board regional director wants to know what emerging professionals are doing and what they need from the AIA. Contact your regional director before each board meeting with a brief update on your progress.
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• State and Local Components – Keep in touch with your regional and local Component Executives. Each component executive director has information to share about local issues and is also interested in what is happening at the national level. Reach out to executive directors quarterly. Collateral Organizations (the AIA is one of five organizations related to architecture) • Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA): www.acsa-arch.org • American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS): www.aias.org • National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB): www.naab.org • National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB): www.ncarb.org Emerging Professionals The AIA defines “Emerging Professionals” broadly as architecture students, intern architects, and young architects licensed less than 10 years. Read more at www.aia.org/professionals. Architecture Students – Students enrolled in a NAAB-accredited architecture program • Career information for high school and college students interested in studying architecture & career options can be found at www.aia.org/professionals/careers & www.ARCHcareers.org.Students may be members of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) while in school. Students can also be interns in the Intern
Development Program (IDP). Contact: AIAS National Leadership & Quad Director Roster – http://www.aias.org/website/article.asp?id=2125 • Local Initiative – Collaborate with local architecture schools to show students what an associate membership can do for them; invite students and recent grads to AIA events. • Following graduation, AIA National offers free* Associate membership for up to 18 months. www.aia.org/join_grad *State and Local components may charge annual dues. Intern Architects • National Associates Committee (NAC) represents the Associate member category, many of whom (but not all) are interns on the path to licensure. NAC supports architectural licensure. • Website: www.aia.org/nac • Contacts: NAC Executive Board, Regional Associate Director (RADs) Young Architects – Includes Registered Architects at the beginning of careers, licensed less than 10 years. • Young Architects Forum (YAF) consists of young architects with a mission to foster
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Leadership, Fellowship, and Mentorship. YAF is a member group, similar to an AIA Knowledge Community. In 2012, YAF held a summit to identify issues relevant to young architects: www.aia.org/yafsummit20 • Website: www.aia.org/yaf • Contacts: YAF Advisory Committee, Young Architect Regional Directors (YARDs) Additional AIA Committees that Support Emerging Professionals • Council of Emerging Professionals (CEP) – Includes representatives from AIAS, NAC, YAF, and AIA Board of Directors. The council meets quarterly via conference call to discuss EP strategic initiatives. • IDP Advisory Committee (IAC) – A committee that reviews and develops changes to IDP; administered by NCARB with collateral representation. Visit www.aia.org/idpac. • IDP Firm Awards Program – An awards program juried by the IAC: www.aia.org/ IDPFirmAwards • IDP Coordinators Program – A network of volunteers that advise and support interns on the path to licensure. Program is administered by NCARB with financial and staff support from AIA.
• Three types of coordinators www.aia.org/idpcoordinators: • IDP State Coordinators – Appointed by AIA State Component Executive • IDP Educator Coordinators – Appointed by School of Architecture Deans • IDP Auxiliary Coordinators – Self-appointed volunteers, mostly at firms. All AIA volunteers are encouraged to become an IDP Auxiliary Coordinator. Continuing Education & Related Activities • AIA Transcript – All AIA members and Associate AIA members have an AIA transcript. Log in to CES Discovery at www.aia.org/education to see your AIA transcript. Any approved AIA Continuing Education is eligible for IDP Supplemental Experience credit. Learn how at www.aia.org/GetIDPCredit. • Emerging Professionals Companion – Any intern can complete elective and core activities in the EPC, for IDP credit, even if they are not employed. Visit www. epcompanion.org to view and complete activities. • Mentorship – All Emerging Professionals identify mentoring as a priority. Find resources at www.aia.org/mentorship.AIA KnowledgeNet – Encourage young members to sign up for AIA Knowledge Communities through their AIA member profile to see the opportunities that exist within the AIA: http://network.aia.org/Home
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Ideas for Volunteers • Share reports with AIA National Regional Directors, and offer to help with their board reports • Encourage young architects to organize AIA Cont. Ed./IDP Supplemental Experiences Courses • Ex: Site visit with a mentor, BIM, ARE Prep • Collaborate with your IDP State, Educator and Auxiliary Coordinators about intern needs, host events • Encourage all firms to appoint an Auxiliary IDP Coordinator to assist interns free to sign up • Activities, knowledge resources, and events related to each subject area • Complete all surveys, action alerts, and requests for comment from the AIA
ABBREVIATIONS AAH
Academy of Architecture for Health
AAJ
AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice
AdCom
CCL
Center for Civic Leadership
Advisory Committee
CE
Continuing Education
AGC
Association of General Contractors
AIA
American Institute of Architects
CES
Provider Continuing Education Service Provider
AIAS American Institute of Architecture Students
CEP
Council for Emerging Professionals
COD
Committee on Design
APP
COF
College of Fellows
COTE
Committee on the Environment
Architect’s Practice Primer
ASCA Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture BoCoCo
Board Community Committee•
BoKnoCo
Board Knowledge Committee
CACE Council of Architectural Component Executives
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CCA Construction ContractAdministration Knowledge Community
CRAN Custom Residential Architect Network DFA Design for Aging Knowledge Community EVP
Executive Vice President\
CAE AIA Committee on Architecture for Education
HRC
istoric Resources Committee
CAFM
HSW
Health Safety & Welfare
IFRAA
Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture
AIA Corporate Architects and Facility Management
KC
Knowledge Community (ies)]
KLA
Knowledge Leadership Assembly
LFRT
Large Firm Roundtable
LU
Learning Units
NAAB
National Architectural
Accrediting Board NAC
National Associates Committee
NCARB
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
PD Project Delivery Knowledge Community PM Project Management Knowledge Community RAD
Regional Associate Director
REC Retail and Entertainment Knowledge Community RD
Regional Director
R/UDAT Rural / Urban Design Assessment Team
RUDC Regional and Urban Design Committee SDAT Sustainable Design Assessment Teams SFRT
Small Firm Roundtable
SPP Small Project Practitioners Knowledge Community TAP
Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community
TDBP
Technical Design for Building Performance Knowledge Community
WIA
Women in Architecture
YA
Young Architect
YAF
Young Architect Forum
YARD
Young Architect Regional Director