Committee Members: Leticia Canon, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP^BD+C James Denno, CSBA, LEED GAOregon Member Board Executive John R. Hill, AIA, LEED AP,Pennsylvania Member Board Member Hans R. Hoffman, AIA, LEED APUtah Member Board Member Ryan T. McEnroe, AIA, LEED AP Robert McKinney, AIA, NCARB, LEED APLouisiana Member Board Member Barbara A. Sestak, AIAOregon Member Board Member Michael G. Soriano, AIANew Jersey Member Board Member Christopher Morrison, AIA Observer Kristine A. Harding, AIA, NCARB
Board LiaisonAlabama Member Board Member Harry M. Falconer Jr., AIA, NCARB
Staff Nick Serfass, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Staff Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED GA
 Staff Highlights/Year-End Summary

The Internship Committee's (IC) main focus was the review and analysis of the results of the 2012 Practice Analysis of Architecture. The work of the committee will be utilized in the next fiscal year to inform and guide any necessary changes to the Intern Development Program (IDP). Other work included further development of proposed changes to the IDP eligibility dates and duration requirements.

Two additional intern-related group meetings this year were the IDP Advisory Committee (IDPAC) and the Intern Think Tank. The IDPAC met concurrently this year with the IC, allowing for multiple joint sessions and producing a clear and timely exchange of information.

The Intern Think Tank was created this year to identify both the most successful and the most challenging elements of the current internship program. Their work included the development of four conceptual intern- ship programs.

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

●  The IDPAC provided valuable insight and feedback to the IC in their support for two proposals to modify the IDP.

●  The IDPAC delivered recommendations on future development of an Emerging Professional's Companion.

●  Reviewed the four proposals from the Intern Think Tank for conceptual internship programs. Concepts proposed will be used to inform future evolutions of internship.

●  Compared and linked the tasks—and the knowledge and skills necessary to perform those tasks—identified by the survey as important to perform during an internship with the current IDP requirements.

●  Reviewed and analyzed data in the Practice Analysis related to "task importance," "level of performance," and "supplemental experience." Observations noted regarding these sections have been used to populate the 2012 Practice Analysis of Architecture: Internship Report.

●  Reviewed the results of the AIAS Pilot Survey of the Practice Analysis of Architecture and the Allied Professionals survey and focus groups sessions. No items from the AIAS survey were noted for further consideration. Common themes appeared in the Allied Professions survey regarding general deficiencies seen in practice. These were highlighted for consideration during future program development.

●  Considered the intent, need, and effectiveness of IDP eligibility dates. Input was specifically solicited from the IDPAC on this issue. A proposal was put forth to the Board of Directors requesting the removal of IDP eligibility dates.

●  Reviewed IDP experience settings for currency and applicability. No changes were recommended.

●  Considered the applicability, intent, need, and effectiveness of IDP duration requirements. The committee further explored the impact of eliminating the requirement that interns must be employed at least 15 hours per week for a minimum period of eight consecutive weeks in order to earn IDP credit. Input was specifically solicited from the IDPAC on this issue. A proposal was put forth to the Board of Directors requesting the elimination of the IDP duration requirement.

●  Evaluated current IDP supplemental experience opportunities for applicability and usage. After consideration, no changes were recommended.

●  Results of AIA–NCARB Internship & Career Survey were presented and reviewed. No items for additional study or consideration were brought forward.

INTERN THINK TANK

The Intern Think Tank analyzes the Intern Development Program's (IDP) real-world implementation and effectiveness, explores blue-sky ideas related to internship, and shares ideas with the Council's leadership. Twelve interns were selected from nearly 200 applicants.

INTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (IDPAC)

The IDPAC coordinates the internship-related activities between and among NCARB and the AIA, ACSA, AIAS, and the Society for Design Administrators (SDA). Reports, recommendations, etc. made on behalf of the IDPAC are advisory to the NCARB and AIA Board of Directors. Results of its deliberations provide feedback to the participatory organizations to increase the effectiveness of all aspects to the IDP.