AIA Blue Ridge
A Chapter of the American Institute of Architects

IDP

Intern Development Program

Your education as an architect typically begins in a school of architecture. But it does not end there. Training in architectural firms, continuing education, and professional practice further the educational process. Schools and firms offer many opportunities for acquiring knowledge and skills; however, you must take responsibility for developing your competency to the fullest.

Participation in IDP reflects your commitment to acquiring the comprehensive training that is essential for competent practice.

IDP responds to your professional development needs by providing a wide range of resources that enhance day-to-day experience. The IDP training requirement establishes levels of training in important areas of architectural practice. Through the IDP mentor system, you receive advice and guidance from practitioners. The IDP record-keeping system facilitates the documentation of internship activities, while the IDP supplementary education system provides a variety of learning resources designed to enrich training.

The shift from school to office is not a transition from theory to pragmatism. It is a period when theory merges with pragmatism. Internship is, in many ways, the most significant developmental period in your career as an architect.

The Commonwealth of Virginia requires participation in an IDP program.

To find out more about becoming an architect go to http://www.archcareers.org/

AIA Blue Ridge Intern Development Coordinator

Joyce VanGilder, Assoc. AIA
SFCS
305 South Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24011-2003
Voice: 540.344.6664
jvangilder@sfcs.com

IDP Resources We Have Study Materials !

AIA Blue Ridge maintains a lending library of study materials for those preparing for the licensing exam. Contact jvangilder@sfcs.com to request materials.

IDP Events

May 23^rd, Friday,
VSAIA offering A.R.E Graphic Divisions Seminar
All day seminar on Site planning, Building Technology and Building Planning
Clark Nexsen, 6160 Kempsville Circle, Norfolk, VA 23502

Contact: Jim Walker jwalker@aiava.org for details

Also check www.aiablueridge.org/2008%20Calendar.html for other events.

Have you completed 3 years of college? Are you working and on licensure track? You need to know this now. Don't wait, It can cost you time and money.

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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.

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:

Mentoring
Supervising
Training Opportunities
Commitment to the IDP
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 Links

Request an IDP Packet

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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