Architecture columns : the newsletter of the NC Board of Architecture [2004 : fall]

architecture columns Fall 2004 Newsletter NC BOARD OF ARCHITECTURE President’s Message September 1997 I attended my first meeting as a member of the North Carolina Board Architecture. I joined four architects each with over a quarter of a century of experience, from different size firms, practices and regions of the state; two public members bringing thoughtftil insights to our discussions; a talented and hard working administrative staff and legal counsel that is second to none in providing guidance for the Board interpreting rules and regulations. Even though some of the individuals that greeted my arrival have rotated off of the Board or left to pursue other opportunities, the commitment to regulate the practice of architecture for the protection of the Public by safeguarding life, health and property has not waned. Continuing Education The major issue before the Board when 1 arrived was the writing of the rule requiring Continuing Education to maintain licensure. While some believe this rule was an unnecessary added burden, the Board saw continuing education as a way for architects to stay current with the ever-changing issues impacting public Health, Safety and Welfare (‘HSW’). After a careful study of other Architectural Boards and professions as well as A1A requirements, the current continuing education rules were adopted and went into effect in 1999. One might say that the wisdom of the Board's decision to implement Continuing Education has been borne out by the fact that NCARB has since adopted Continuing Education requirements into its Model Law and Regulations, which serve as guidelines for the development of the 55 member Boards’ rules. Continuing Education continues to be adopted by more architectural boards and professions every year and is becoming more of the norm for professional practices rather than the exception. As we enter the final months of the fifth year of required continuing education for license renewal, please take time out to check your records to see how many of the twelve HSW credits you still need to complete. You’ve worked too long and too hard to obtain your license to lose it or have your record blemished for not devoting just one hour a month to continuing education. Rolling Clock for the ARE During NCARB's 2004 Annual Meeting this past June a majority of the Council Member Boards passed a resolution supporting a five-year rolling clock for passing of the ARE subject to three transitional rules. According to NCARB, beginning January 1 , 2006 a candidate for the ARE must pass the nine-division exam within five years from the date that the first passed division was administered. Under the NCARB limitation, passing grades will only be valid for five years, thus requiring candidates to retake previously passed divisions when he/she fails to complete the ARE within this time period. NCARB states that its adoption of a national rolling clock requirement will become a uniformed standard for all Boards. North Carolina adopted a similar rule several years ago with the implementation of the computer generated ARE. NCARB Committees Once again I am proud to share with you that the five architects on the NC Board of Architecture have been appointed by NCARB President Frank Guillot to serve on NCARB committees. Board members will be serving on the following committees: Charles Boney ARE Multiple Choice; Barbara Field ARE Graphics; Jeffrey Huberman- Procedures and Documents (P & D) Dan Knight - Intern Development Program (1DP) and yours truly on Professional Development Program which produces the NCARB Monographs. In addition, Dan Knight and Jeff Huberman will chair their respective committees. Continued on page 4. Inside Columns Statistics NCARB NEWS Enforcement Report Up-Coming Board Meetings All Board meetings are open to the public. Contact Julie Piatek (juliap@ncbarch.org) for further information. October 13, 2004, Raleigh November 17, 2004, Raleigh January 12, 2005, Raleigh