New! The e-EVR
Interns can now report Intern Development Program (IDP) training units online through NCARB's new electronic Experience Verification Reporting system (e-EVR) located in "My NCARB Record." Interns should begin using the system immediately as paper submissions will quickly be phased out over the next couple of months.

With e-EVR, interns can track each of their experience reports as well as their overall progress through the IDP easier than ever before. Once submitted by the intern, the report is saved instantly within their Record and a link to the report is sent to the identified supervisor. The status of all reports entered can be viewed on an intern's "My Experience" page. Interns can also view their progress through the IDP and identify any deficiencies so they can work with their supervisor and mentor to develop a plan to gain exposure in those areas.

After reviewing the report online and meeting with their intern, supervisors have the option to approve, return for edits, or reject the report. Once the supervisor acts on the report, it is saved to the intern's Record with the updated status. All reports are subject to NCARB's final review once approved by the supervisor.

Interns can save a report as a work-in-progress and submit it at a later date. They may also enter reports over any timeframe until the Six-Month Rule is phased in between July 2009 and July 2010. Click here for more information on the Six-Month Rule.

The e-EVR is designed to prevent common errors that currently occur on the paper forms, reducing the possibility of rejection during the final evaluation process. The system adds transparency to the IDP reporting process and will reduce processing times.

Download NCARB's webcast or podcast of "The e-EVR" to learn more about the new system.

New and Improved! 2009 IDP Guidelines
The Intern Development Program (IDP) Guidelines are an invaluable resource to interns and supervisors throughout the IDP process. The 2009 IDP Guidelines have been redesigned and include the latest procedures and rules for the upcoming year. Download your copy by clicking here or going to: http://www.ncarb.org/forms/idp_guidelines.pdf.

It is essential that both interns and supervisors understand the rules and objectives of the IDP in order to complete the program in a timely manner. The IDP Guidelines explain the work settings, training areas, and key terms that interns and supervisors need to know and understand.

Besides having a new look, the guidelines have been reorganized to make the content more direct and easier to navigate. There are links throughout the document to help you find what you need. The new edition also includes examples of the upcoming Six-Month Rule and instructions on how to use NCARB's electronic Experience Verification Reporting system (e-EVR).

NCARB is committed to doing its part to help the environment. As such, the IDP Guidelines are only available electronically from www.ncarb.org. For more information on the IDP, go to http://www.ncarb.org/idp/index.html.

A New Resource For Supervisors: The IDP Supervisor Guidelines
The IDP Supervisor Guidelines are available to download on NCARB's web site at www.ncarb.org/forms/superguide.pdf. Developed by NCARB's Supervision Task Force and Committee on the Intern Development Program (IDP), the guidelines assist supervisors in their crucial role of guiding interns through IDP and the journey to licensure.

Navigating and completing IDP is an intern's responsibility. However, a supervisor should teach, motivate, and help an intern fulfill the requirements of the program and become licensed. A supervisor's knowledge, guidance, and support are valuable to the development of an intern and add to the long-term quality of the profession.

Since not all supervisors completed the program to become licensed, the guidelines explain the objectives and requirements of IDP and give architects a better understanding of an intern's expectations. The guidelines should be used as a starting point to build a successful relationship between the interns and supervisors.

Six-Month Rule
Establish your NCARB Record Today!
The first implementation phase of the Six-Month Rule is less than six months away. Anyone who establishes an NCARB Record on or after 1 July 2009 must submit experience reports no longer than six months and within two months of completion of each reporting period. Anyone who establishes an NCARB Record on or before 30 June 2009 will not be impacted by the Six-Month Rule until 1 July 2010.

NCARB's new e-EVR will prevent you from submitting reports that do not adhere to the Six-Month Rule on your respective implementation date. Once you have submitted your experience report into e-EVR, those training units are protected while any loose ends are tied up. You will not be affected by any delays caused by your supervisor or NCARB. However, submitted training units can be lost if they are deemed invalid by your supervisor, or if they are not earned in accordance with the rules of IDP. 

Extensions for active military service, serious medical conditions, and the birth or adoption of a child will be available.

Click here to see examples on how the Six-Month Rule will work. Or, you can download the webcast or podcast of "The Six-Month Rule" presented by Assistant Director, IDP Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, and Manager, Programs, Rachel Kros, AIA.

Don't delay; establish your Record today!

NCARB Near You
NCARB staff may be coming to a city near you to answer your questions! Some events listed (particularly those held at a college campus or a firm) may be closed events. Please check with the contact person for event details.

January 29:
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
Harry Falconer, AIA, Director, IDP
Contact: AIAS Chapter President

January 29:
Taliesin, Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture
Scottsdale, AZ
Harry Falconer, Director, IDP
Contact: AIAS Chapter President

February 7:
AIA Grassroots
Washington, DC
Harry Falconer, AIA, Director, IDP
Contact: Jaclyn Toole

February 19:
HKS, Inc.
Richmond, VA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Linden Urquieta

February 23:
Virginia Tech Career Day
Blacksburg, VA
Harry Falconer, AIA, Director, IDP
Contact: Trudy Epperly

February 23:            
Kansas State University Design Expo
Manhattan, KS
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Diane Potts

February 25:
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Arthur Wolf

February 25:
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Julia Mandik

February 26:
AIA Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Nick Serfass, AIA LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Pat Gourley

February 26:
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, NCARB
Contact: David Guerriero

February 27:
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Julie Vick

March 4:
Northern Virginia AIA
Arlington, VA
Rachel Kros, AIA, Manager, Programs
Contact: Darren Hannabass, AIA

March 5:
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Justine Lewis

March 6-7:
AIAS South Quad Conference
Atlanta, GA
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Andrew Haney

March 27:
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Nick Serfass, AIA, LEED AP, Assistant Director, IDP
Contact: Jeanne Jackson, AIA, LEED AP

March 27-28:
AIAS Midwest Quad Conference
Indianapolis, IN
Erica Brown, AIA, Director, ARE
Contact: Katherine Shackelford

March 27-28:
AIAS West Quad Conference
Las Vegas, NV
Rachel Kros, AIA, Manager, Programs
Contact: Samuel Martinez

April 3-4:
AIAS Northeast Quad Conference
College Park, MD/Washington, DC
Rachel Kros, AIA, Manager, Programs
Contact: Allison Shockley

Contents
The e-EVR

A New Resource for Supervisors: The IDP Supervisor Guidelines

Six-Month Rule: Establish Your NCARB Record Today!

NCARB Near You

e-EVR at a Glance
... makes it easier to report IDP training units
... makes it easier for supervisor to review and approve reports
... reduces processing times and data entry errors

NCARB Webcasts
and Podcast

The e-EVR
webcast and podcast

Essential IDP
webcast and podcast

Successful Supervising
webcast and podcast

The Six-Month Rule
webcast and podcast

IDP Through Certification
webcast and podcast