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October 10, 2007

Alaska and Utah state Mandatory Continuing Education

Check out the Alaska and Utah pages for information on new mandatory contiuing education requirements.  If you would like an overview of other states licensing requirements please visit the quick overview or the individual state pages.

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 10, 2007 10:42 AM | | Comments (0)

October 11, 2007

Have you considered video conferencing?

According to Bloggeron, architectural firms, and educational institutions including those that offer distance education or continuing education benefit from videoconferencing.  For those that have participated in videoconferencing, what do you see as the benefits?

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 11, 2007 9:56 AM | | Comments (0)

October 17, 2007

Time to learn more about Green Roofs?

According to hard data by ASLA as noted in the Chicago Tribune.com, green roofs may be of interest to those learning about them or teaching about them.

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 17, 2007 10:55 AM | | Comments (0)

October 19, 2007

NEW! Texas Law Requires Sustainability CE

As a first in the nation, Governor Perry of Texas recently signed into law a requirement for all architects who hold architecture, interior design, or landscape architect licenses in Texas to complete 1LU hour of continuing education in sustainability annually. At the October 15th meeting in Austin, Texas the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners accepted for consideration the proposed definition from the American Institute of Architects for sustainability.

Sustainability is the concept of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

To support that outcome, Sustainable Design seeks to avoid depletion of energy, water, and raw material resources; prevent environmental degradation caused by facility and infrastructure development over their life cycle; and create environments that are livable, comfortable, productive, and safe.

The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners will review this definition and will open the debate during public hearings. A final definition will be approved early in 2008 when it is scheduled to go into effect.

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 19, 2007 4:29 PM | | Comments (0)

October 23, 2007

NEW! Professional Community Service 2 LU Hour Credits for Members

Effective immediately, AIA members are now permitted to request by self-report, 2 LU hours of continuing education per calendar year for Professional Community Service. The credits are not eligible for HSW.  Professional Community Service includes a member’s volunteer services on committees, boards, and other projects that promote the architectural profession.  Please note that this allowance is for the AIA/CES requirement only.  Check with your state licensing board before submitting these credits for Mandatory Continuing Education (MCE). Please review how to self-report for more information.

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 23, 2007 8:41 AM | | Comments (0)

October 26, 2007

CES² Component Scholarship

AIA COMPONENTS PLEASE READ!
2008 AIA Continuing Education Systems AIA Component Scholarship Program, New Orleans, LA.

This past March we were pleased to award 26 AIA Component representatives a $1,000 scholarship to participate in a two day CES program in Tucson, AZ. This scholarship program was intended to help Chapters gain resources; learn to market their continuing education programs, and to learn about CES opportunities that could be made available to them. Because of the amount of positive feedback we received, we are pleased to announce that we will be holding this program again next March 27-28 in New Orleans, LA. We understand many AIA Components struggle with limited resources, staff, and money to conduct quality AIA/CES programs, so the main focus of CES² is how to market your programs effectively. We will also be discussing AIA/CES basics (administration, submitting programs, reporting credit), distance learning programs (developing successful online programs and pod casts), strategic planning/partnerships, and much more! One of the main reasons we can hold a program such as this is due to our sponsors and they too will be in attendance during the entire event as participants, ready to answer your questions and help. This is a great opportunity! To stress how valuable this program was we would like to share some of the testimonies received from those who attended last year:

This program was simply amazing. It answered questions that I did have...and even answered questions that I didn't even know to ask!! It was a powerful learning tool that has really been of enormous benefit for my chapter.
Leslie Nathan, AIA, AIA San Fernando Valley.

The CES² program in Tucson was a great event! It demystified the continuing education process and gave me great ideas that I could take back to my own chapter for different types of events that have been successful for others. I definitely hope to attend another program like this in the future.
Todd Yeomans, AIA Florida Gulf Coast.

I recommend any chapter to apply to send a representative to this program to learn more about what it takes to present quality programs to your members—that they will actually attend. Remember, there is more and more competition from outside organizations for your member’s hard earned continuing education—why not be the “source” that they can depend on to earn their continuing education credits.
Lane Jeter Manis, AIA Jacksonville.

We would like to take this space to again thank our sponsors that made it possible to offer such a successful 2007 CES² Component Scholarship program:  Custom Building Products; LeHigh Cement Company/White Cement Division; Marvin Windows and Doors; Ron Blank & Associates, Inc; Turner Knowledge Network; and U.S. Gypsum, Inc.

There are 25 open slots for the 2008 program. If you are interested in applying for a slot or sponsoring scholarships please email Sara Thomas for an application and more information.

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 26, 2007 3:24 PM | | Comments (0)

October 30, 2007

CES Provider Renewal Online

It’s that time of year again, Renewal Time! If you want to save time and money make sure you take advantage of the Online Renewal process! This great offer is available until January 31, 2008. It’s easy, just follow these simple steps:

 

  1. Go to the AIA/CES Provider page
  2. Log on using your Provider Number and Password
  3. At the Top of the Provider Program Menu, you will see a tab for Online renewal, shaded yellow
  4. Click on the tab and hit continue
  5. Fill in the Necessary fields and follow the prompts

(Be prepared with all of your information!) Once you start the payment process you must complete the process. If you leave the site without entering complete information you will blocked from re-entering the Verisign payment site.

Make sure you hit the SUBMIT BUTTON!  You will be sent a Confirmation Email with your new password for 2008! If you have any problems please email Bryan Miller.

Thank you for being part of AIA/CES. We appreciate your continued interest in the AIA/CES Registered Provider Program and look forward to welcoming you back in 2008!

Posted by Maria Sigillito on October 30, 2007 7:41 AM | | Comments (2)

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