CALL FOR RESOLUTIONS
The AIAS is now holding an open Call for Resolutions for the AIAS Council of Presidents! This means that chapter leaders can submit proposals for official revisions to the AIAS Bylaws, directives to the Board of Directors, directives to the Committees and Task Forces, or directives to the Council of Presidents. All submitted proposals will be published ahead of Grassroots 2025. After the initial proposals are made public, there will be an opportunity to propose amendments to the submitted resolutions before the Council of Presidents (CoP) convenes after Grassroots. Discussion and voting on proposed resolutions and any associated amendments will take place at the Summer CoP Meeting after AIAS Grassroots 2025.
This format for submission allows the CoP opportunities for earlier consideration of proposed changes, encourages chapter discussion before the conference, and enhances the efficiency and execution of the CoP meeting at Grassroots. See the schedule below for an overview of all the excitement!
DEADLINE TO PROPOSE RESOLUTIONS – JULY 10
RESOLUTIONS PUBLISHED – JULY 11
DEADLINE TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS – JULY 17
AMENDMENTS PUBLISHED – JULY 18
SUMMER COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS MEETING – AUGUST 3
To submit a resolution or amendment, please draft up a proposal as a “motion” using Robert’s Rules of Order, provide background or rationale up to one paragraph in length, and email it to President Luther at president@aias.org in advance of the deadlines above. Questions or concerns about a proposal can also be submitted to the same address.
If you are a Chapter President, be sure to read up on the AIAS Delegate Guide prior to attending the 2025 Summer CoP Meeting so you can maximize your chapter’s voice and use it to efficiently and productively help shape the future of the AIAS and architectural education as a whole!
Please note: We recognize that some issues or resolution topics may arise after these deadlines. Because of this, there will be a short section allocated for New Business at the 2025 Summer Council of Presidents Meeting, where delegates may propose resolutions from the floor; however, it is highly encouraged that members take advantage of this streamlined submission process in order to ensure that adequate time is provided in the meeting for discussion related to a given resolution amongst the Council. It is at the discretion of President Luther that comments outside of this process are received, so it is recommended that interested delegates coordinate with him as much as possible. If you absolutely must propose a resolution from the floor, please come prepared with your resolution drafted as a “motion” and accompanied by relevant background or rationale.
Warmly,
Jordan Luther
2024-2025 AIAS President
