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Application deadline: August 13, 2008
The Leadership Group for the Committee on Architecture for
Education seeks a candidate for appointment to the 2009 Leadership
Group.
The Committee on Architecture for
Education (CAE) is a learning community committed to enhancing
learning environments through thoughtful research-based and
collaborative planning and design. Our goal is to blend the
development of a deeper understanding of the learning process with
sustainable design responses to truly serve learners of the future
by:
1. Providing real world examples that illustrate the relationship
between the physical environment and changing pedagogy
2. Promoting design excellence
3. Building strong partnerships with allied organizations
4. Connecting with the communities we serve
With this foundation, we will build the capacity for our members to
be the advocates for high quality learning environments that
flexibly accommodate current and future trends in teaching and
learning, sustainability, and sensitive integration with their
communities.
As the second oldest knowledge community, we represent a broad
range of environments that engage people in the activity of
learning throughout their lives. The knowledge we build transcends
age to create effective environments that engage, enrich and expand
the capacity of individuals to be contributing members of our
society. It builds the capacity of our members to expand their
position in the industry and to be a credible voice of educational
design. CAE is responsible for developing and communicating
knowledge for the following areas:
1. Pre-K through 12 schools - Public, private and charter
2. Community and Technical Colleges - Public two and four year
institutions
3. Colleges and Universities - Public and private four year
academic, research and advanced degree granting institutions
4. Art Museums and Interpretive Centers - Public and private
institutions with a focus on expanding peoples understanding about
the arts, sciences, the environment and culture.
5. Libraries - Public facilities that serve the
community, and/or academic institutions
6. Corporate Learning Facilities
The work of the committee is lead by a Leadership Group appointed
by the current year president of AIA. This five member group
coordinates all activities of the committee and provides strategic
direction and leadership to other subcommittees of the membership.
Appointments are renewed annually for the five year
commitment.
Leadership Group
Responsibilities
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Provide vision and leadership for the 6,500-member Knowledge
Community of the AIA.
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Develop and maintain the multi-year strategic plan and budget.
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Design programs, products and services that provide for knowledge
creation, gathering and dissemination.
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Foster collaborative efforts with AIA National, other Knowledge
Communities, and AIA components.
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Expand the scope and influence of the AIA through developing and
maintaining strategic alliances with other allied
organizations.
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Serve as a liaison of the Leadership Group with one or more CAE
subcommittees; activities are coordinated via email and conference
calls, as well as face-to-face during participation in Knowledge
Community programs listed below.
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Coordinate the activities of the Knowledge Community in monthly or
semi-monthly conference calls among the Leadership Group and AIA
staff.
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Attend and actively participate in all Knowledge Community programs
including, but not limited to:
- Committee-sponsored conferences (one in spring, one
in fall, each typically 3 days)
- The annual Knowledge Leadership Assembly (3 days
each year, provides resources for leadership and coordinates the
work of various AIA Knowledge Communities)
- Committee-sponsored programs at the annual AIA
Convention
- Attendance and participation in Grassroots, the
annual leadership and advocacy conference of AIA
Develop and maintain financial sponsorships for CAE¡¦s
work.
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Commit to a 5-year term and the responsibilities and duties as
assigned by the Leadership Group
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Fulfill the role & responsibilities of Vice Chair during the
fourth year, and Chair during the fifth year
Continued involvement in monthly/semi-monthly conference calls,
conferences and activities for the year after being chair as the
immediate past chair.
While the Institute provides funding for the Knowledge Leadership
Assembly and Grassroots, the costs of registration, travel and
accommodations for participation in all other conferences and
programs is at the Leadership Group member¡¦s
expense.
Selection Criteria
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Must be knowledgeable and active in the practice of design for
learning environments
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Must have participated to some degree in the AIA and/or within CAE,
whether nationally or locally, within the last 5 years.
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Must bring experience and skills in the following core competencies
for the Leadership Group:
- Ability to articulate a clear vision and achievable
goals for the work of CAE
- Ability to provide leadership and/or advocacy for
quality design and intelligent planning in learning environments,
as demonstrated by your role in recent work completed by your firm
or organization
- Ability to articulate trends and best practices for
the design of learning environments, as exhibited by your written
application, and/or by publication in professional books or
journals, and/or by presentation at regional or national
conferences
- Ability to reach out and draw others into the work
of CAE, as demonstrated by leadership and teamwork skills within
one's firm, organization and/or other organizations
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Must be willing to commit to the five-year term, to serving as Vice
Chair during the fourth year and Chair during the fifth year, and
to the responsibilities and duties above as well as others assigned
by the Leadership Group
Preference will be given to those:
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Who have successfully chaired a CAE Subcommittee or activity
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Are a recognized leader as exhibited by experience and
participation in related voluntary organizations or local, state,
or national AIA capacities
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Whose work in learning environment design has been premiated within
the last 5 years by the AIA Honor Awards programs, CAE's Learning
Environment Design Awards program, the American Association of
School Administrator's Architectural Awards program, or other
learning environment awards programs that include the quality of
architectural design as a primary criteria for recognition
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Who have published books or articles, or who have presented at
national conferences, and articulated trends and best practices in
the design of learning environments
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Who can provide a written statement from their firm or organization
that demonstrates support for them in their capacity as a
Leadership Group member
The candidate must be a registered architect, licensed
professional, or allied professional and in good standing with the
AIA. Special consideration will be given to educators or other
non-traditional applicants who bring strong skills in one or more
of the required areas of expertise.
The AIA Committee on Architecture for Education is committed to the
principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving
applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women and
minorities.
Advisory Group Term of
Service
One new member is appointed to the Leadership Group each year to
replace one person completing his or her service. The usual term of
membership in the Leadership Group is five years, and depending on
satisfactory fulfillment of responsibilities, rotates to Vice Chair
in the fourth year and Chair in the fifth year. This appointment
will commence in 2009, with reappointment by the AIA president
considered annually through 2013.
Although the official appointment begins January 1, 2009,
participation in some late-2008 committee events will be
expected.
To Apply
Please send the following materials, in a single PDF, by email to
dpaul@aia.org.
1) A current curriculum vitae
2) A statement of interest in serving on the CAE Leadership Group,
including:
- A summary of past participation in the AIA, in CAE,
and in other related professional organizations.
- If your participation in leadership for
quality learning environments has been through local components or
other allied organizations, provide a brief description of your
role and accomplishments as well as at least one reference for each
organization.
- Describe your experience and skills in the
core competencies for the Leadership Group listed above. Provide
2-3 recent examples of the work of your firm, and/or publications
or presentations.
- What you would like to see CAE accomplish during the
next five years?
- If you are not selected to become a Leadership Group
member at this time, a statement of willingness to chair a
sub-committee that moves CAE toward those accomplishments
- Describe how your work & life schedule support
the required level of involvement over the next 5 years.
If you have questions, contact Tim Dufault, 2009 Chair, at tdufault@cuningham.com
All application materials
must be received by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 13,
2008.
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