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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. |