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IDP Purpose and Objectives
IDP is a profession-wide, comprehensive program that contributes to the development of competent architects who can provide exemplary architectural services.
Historically, most interns were trained by mentors.
A daily, working relationship allowed the experienced practitioner
to transfer knowledge and skills to the apprentice. However,
such a sustained learning environment has become less attainable
as architectural practice grew more complex. With the decline
of mentorship, interns lack a structured transition between
formal education and architectural registration. IDP endeavors to recreate the learning environment.
A comprehensive
internship program is necessary to acquire and reinforce the
discipline, integrity, judgment, skills, knowledge, and quest
for learning that must serve the registered architect for
a lifetime. IDP has five objectives:
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define areas of architectural
practice in which interns should acquire basic knowledge
and skills;
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encourage additional
training in the broad aspects of
architectural practice;
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provide the highest
quality information and advice about educational, internship
and professional issues and opportunities;
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provide a uniform
system for documentation and periodic assessment of internship
activity; and
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provide greater
access to educational opportunities designed to enrich
training.
IDP Organization
The program’s policies are established by the
IDP Coordinating Committee, which is composed of the following representatives:
The American Institute of Architects (AIA), as the professional society, has prime responsibility,
through its state and local components, for identifying, organizing,
and educating IDP supervisors and mentors. The AIA also develops
supplementary education resources and the system to deliver
them to interns.
The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) collaborates with the IDP Coordinating Committee
on matters related to student concerns about internship and
registration. Through its publications and network of student
chapters, AIAS keeps students advised on IDP and related issues.
The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is the organization of the architectural schools.
ACSA’s role in IDP is to present the program to students
and educators, keep them advised on new developments, and
assist educator coordinators in their activities.
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), as a federation of all registration boards of
the United States, sets national standards for architectural
registration. NCARB interprets these standards, maintains
records, and acts as the central clearinghouse and contact
point for all interns, architects and registration boards
in matters dealing with the registration and professional
conduct of architects. NCARB is responsible for establishing,
interpreting, and enforcing the IDP training requirement.
The National Associates Committee (NAC), representing AIA associate members, coordinates
their concerns with the IDP Coordinating Committee.
The Council of Architectural Component Executives (CACE) represents the executive staff who support IDP
activities in AIA state and local components.
The Society of Design Administration (SDA) represents architectural office administrators
who support IDP activities in firms and organizations.
The IDP Coordinating Committee monitors
IDP through input from program participants. IDP is organized
by state coordinators, local coordinators, and educator coordinators.
The state coordinator is appointed by the state AIA
component or the state registration board. State coordinators
monitor IDP’s progress and assist participants in understanding
the program through group presentations and statewide communication
efforts.
Local coordinators assist the state coordinator through
local AIA components.
Educator coordinators are faculty members appointed by
a school of architecture. These individuals provide faculty
and students with information about internship opportunities
and registration requirements.
Member board liaisons are the state registration boards'
IDP representatives. Liaisons meet periodically with students,
interns, and program coordinators to explain the IDP training
requirement, state registration requirements, and NCARB certification
standards.
The IDP Coordinating Committee has
developed and identified several resources used to facilitate
IDP activities in offices, AIA components, and architectural
schools. Please see IDP Resources
section.
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