Governance

Impact

We advocate for and enact positive change.

Community

We foster an inclusive network of peers that learn from, support, and drive one another.

Growth

We inspire students to reach their greatest potential through meaningful learning opportunities.

Passion

We pursue large goals and aspirations through each member’s enthusiasm.

Perspective

We link the professional’s opportunities to architectural education.

Balance

We promote respectful relationships, an environment of diversity, and a thriving studio culture.

 

In 2018, the AIAS Board of Directors completed the strategic goals for the next few years of the organization. With these goals, the AIAS aims to provide value to you, our member, through programs and services that benefit:

YOUR PRESENT

• Build content, culture, and community that reflects the values of the AIAS

YOUR NEAR FUTURE

• Support your network of current and past members to advance member enrichment

YOUR FUTURE

• Highlight how the study of architecture can raise the value of design beyond the architectural community
• Educate and empower advocates of design to address and create innovative solutions for emerging global issues

2018 Strategic Plan

The AIAS has a number of committees, advisory, and working groups that function as advisory or working groups of the Board and report regularly to the Board on the work performed.

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee is responsible for periodically evaluating governance issues of the organization and make recommendations as appropriate to the Board.

Charges:

1. Perform a thorough review of all governing documents, including but not limited to the National Bylaws, the Rules of the Board, and Public Policies, to ensure an accurate representation of the current state of the organization.
2. Make the Bylaws and their importance transparent and easily understood by all members.
3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning & Teaching Culture.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall be responsible to act in conjunction with the executive director in the preparation of the annual budget for review and approval by the full Board. The Finance Committee shall be entitled to request and receive periodic reports from the outside auditor. It may also periodically evaluate the organization’s financial status and make suggestions and recommendations to the national office and the Board.

Charges:

1. Work with the Executive Director to review the bi-annual audit of the organization.
2. Educate chapters and members about best financial practices in an organization and in life
3. Quantify cost implications for proposed resolutions.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee shall be responsible for evaluating the performance of the executive director and officers as per the outline of responsibilities defined in the executive director’s and officers’ employment contract, in the Bylaws and the Rules of the Board, and in any other performance guidelines and goals defined by the committee and previously agreed to by the executive director and officers.

Charges:

1. Serve as mentorship component for Executive Director.
2. Facilitate the success of future Boards of Directors.

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee shall find means for advancement in the quality of membership by periodically evaluating the specific needs of the membership.

Charges:

1. Explore and assess the value of AIAS membership.
2. Follow up on a charge made by the Council of Presidents at the 2018 Grassroots CoP Meeting in Washington, D.C., expand upon the alumni mentorship program proposed by last year’s committee.

Freedom By Design Advisory Committee

The Freedom by Design Advisory Committee serves as the primary training, outreach, support, curatorial, and innovation arm of the Freedom by Design program. The committee holds five primary charges outlined in the Rules of the Board.

Charges:

1. Direct and/or perform training for Freedom by Design Directors at Grassroots and FORUM.
2. Communicate with chapters and track all projects throughout the year.
3. Support chapters throughout the year regarding waivers, liability, design mentors, construction mentors, school relations, fundraising, and Freedom by Design best practices.
4. Collect and curate content documenting completed projects in conjunction with the AIAS National Office.
5. Suggest and propose program changes, evolutions, or new initiatives to the AIAS Board of Directors, including but not limited to national FBD K-12 and other public outreach and educational opportunities and funding opportunities for FBD chapters
6. Maintain the official Freedom by Design national Instagram account.

The AIAS has a number of committees, advisory, and working groups that function as advisory or working groups of the Board and report regularly to the Board on the work performed.

COUNCIL OF GLOBAL REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE

The Council of Global Representatives is responsible for developing resources that express student values, priorities, and school culture in different regions of the international membership. The Council is also a discussion group that represents the opinions and voice of international members studying in the US or abroad.

Charges:

1. Advocate for and support rights and needs of international students.
2. Explore and propose international relationships and partnerships.
3. Initiate objectives of the 2030 International Action Plan.
4. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.

ETHICS COMMITTEE

The Ethics Committee shall further refine the Code of Ethics and will investigate necessary logistics for implementation.

Charges:

1. The Committee shall reconsider and update the AIAS Code of Ethics to be of best use to the organization.

EQUITY AND DIVERSITY TASK FORCE

The Equity and Diversity Task Force assists the AIAS with bringing to light and striving to eliminate issues of equity and diversity as they relate to architectural education. The committee communicates with the membership ways to increase and promote equitable and diverse AIAS Chapters, studio/work environments, buildings, individuals, teams, communities, and/or cities. Equitable and diverse lifestyles and practices are the responsibility of all AIAS members and the organization.

Charges:

1. Define, advocate for and support rights and needs of underserved and minority groups of students.
2. Hold the AIAS accountable for and assess its efforts and initiatives towards an equitable and diverse culture.
3. Celebrate minority architects, architecture, firms, and faculty.
4. Help maintain the official Advocacy Instagram account.
5. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS TASK FORCE

The Health and Wellness Task Force assists the AIAS with combating issues of health and wellness as they relate to architectural education. The committee communicates with the membership ways to increase and promote healthy AIAS Chapters, studio/work environments, buildings, individuals, teams, and communities. Healthy and well lifestyles and practices are the responsibility of all AIAS members and the organization.

Charges:

1. Define, advocate for, and support healthy practices of studying architecture for chapters and members.
2. Hold the AIAS accountable for and assess its efforts and initiatives towards a healthy and well culture.
3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.
4. Help maintain the official Advocacy Instagram account.

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCY TASK FORCE

The Sustainability and Resiliency Task Force assists the AIAS with promoting sustainability and resiliency as they relate to architectural education and practice. The committee communicates with the membership ways to increase and promote sustainable and resilient AIAS chapters, studio/work environments, buildings, individuals, teams, communities, and/or cities. Sustainable and Resilient lifestyles and practices are the responsibility of all AIAS members and the organization.

Charges:

1. Define, advocate for, and support sustainable and resilient practices for chapters.
2. Hold the AIAS accountable for and assess its efforts and initiatives towards Sustainability and Resiliency.
3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.
4. Help maintain the official Advocacy Instagram account.

LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY TASK FORCE

The Learning and Technology Task Force assists the AIAS with upholding design excellence by exploring the advancement of learning, design, and technology among AIAS members and potential relevant resources.

Charges:

1. Explore ways to showcase architecture students as leaders and educators in design.
2. Serve as a resource for hard and technical skills regarding practice and lifelong learning.
3. Contribute to the 2020 Model Learning and Teaching Culture document.
   

FORUM SITE SELECTION TASK FORCE

The FORUM Site Selection Task Force is tasked with working in conjunction with the staff to investigate and make the beginning arrangements for FORUM sites in the future.

Charges:

1. Research and select a FORUM conference site.

November 8th

• Deadline to propose a resolution

November 11th

• Resolutions published on aias.org
• Open call for amendments to resolutions

December 6th

• Deadline to propose an amendment to a resolution

December 9th

• Amendments published on aias.org

December 30th & January 1st – FORUM Council of Presidents Meeting 

• Voting on resolutions and amendments
• Town Hall

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@aias.org in advance of the deadlines above. Questions or concerns about a proposal can also be submitted to the same address.

RESOLUTION #1

Proposed By: Illinois Institute of Technology

 

No Amendments.