NCARB 2015 ANNUAL REPORT

Moving Forward

FY15 Past President

Blakely C. Dunn, NCARB, AIA

As the first NCARB president to have completed the Intern Development Program (IDP), I am familiar with some of the concerns expressed by aspiring architects and supervisors. That’s why I am especially proud of the program’s recent updates, many of which began to take shape when I was president/chair of the Board in FY14. From the modified reporting requirement to allowing high school graduates to report experience, this past year was marked by momentous change and innovation.

 

But the real story behind these improvements is NCARB and its 54 Member Boards. This is an organization dedicated to helping aspiring architects reach their career goals. We have had the foresight to see where the path to licensure needs to go and the introspection to make it happen.

 

The recent streamline of the IDP and the upcoming overhaul in 2016 are just part of the larger trend of NCARB’s modernization. From shortening the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) retake policy to the development of an integrated path to licensure, we are committed to increasing the effectiveness of our programs without compromising their rigor or core purpose.

 

To turn this vision into reality, we invited emerging professionals from across the country to join the conversation. In October, 12 aspiring architects from across the country gathered for our third annual Intern Think Tank (ITT), which you can read about below. And as chair of the Future Title Task Force, I was joined by five aspiring architects along with Member Board Members and leaders from across the profession who helped form the group’s recommendation to eliminate the word “intern.” During my time as president, I was also excited to help establish the Licensure Task Force to explore integrating the licensure path and a Broadly Experienced Architect/Foreign Architect Special Project Team to address streamlining elements of our certification process.

 

You can trust that as NCARB moves into the future, it will continue to redefine itself in ways that will better support emerging professionals in achieving their licensure goals and better facilitate reciprocity for all licensed architects who seek it. I want to thank you for your trust and support during my year as president. It has been a great privilege of mine to have served with and for you.

 

FY15 Past President Blakely C. Dunn, NCARB, AIA

The Intern Development Program

NCARB by the Numbers

Streamline & Overhaul

“Streamlining of the IDP requirements will reduce complexities while ensuring that intern architects still acquire the comprehensive experience that is essential for competent practice, and result in a program that is both justifiable and defensible.”

—NCARB President Dale McKinney, FAIA, NCARB

My IDP App

Intern Think Tank

The Architect Registration Examination

NCARB by the Numbers

@AIABEP

A great new resource from @NCARB where
you can ask questions & chat with experts.
http://ncarb.org/ARE4Community

“In recent years, many critical changes have been made to improve the architectural licensure process. Much of this has been done because creative thinkers are envisioning new ways of doing things. Leading the Intern
Think Tank is an opportunity to help interns contribute to that dialog.”

—2014 ITT Chair Stephanie Silkwood, AIA, LEED AP

Outreach

Outreach Presentations

In FY15, NCARB made more than 130 presentations to nearly 5,000 people at:

@AIAS_Auburn

Thanks so much @kimberlyrtuttle for a great lecture about IDP hours!

The Great Title Debate

“This task force’s action was the first step of
many in the development of a new title for
emerging designers, as they play a critical role
in most architectural firms.

—Future Title Task Force member Suni Dillard

New Paths to Licensure

Back on the Licensure Path

Integrated Path To Licensure

The facilitation of licensure is a primary goal for NCARB and this proposal is one of many that redefines the path to licensure without sacrificing the value that we place on experience, education, and examination.”

—NCARB President Dale McKinney, FAIA, NCARB