FELLOWS ANNOUNCEMENTS/COF UPDATES

ANNOUNCEMENTS COF Executive Committee Meetings

Above: The COF Executive Committee peers through the internet from their homes, offices, and vacation (virtual) hideaways. From left to right, top to bottom: Terri Stewart, Peter Kuttner, FAIA, Muza Conforti, John Castellana, FAIA, Frances Halsband, FAIA, and Roger Schluntz, FAIA

Governance In The Pandemic by Chancellor Peter Kuttner, FAIA

Those Fellows who are familiar with the COF Executive Committee, or who have followed this COF Newsletter, know that we meet at least five times a year. We gather at Grassroots, the national Conference, and at Governance Week in December. We also try to meet in the spring and in the fall in different cities across the country, where we can meet the Fellows in that area. This year we had planned to go to Boulder, Colorado, in the spring and Charleston, South Carolina, in the fall, to meet with Fellows from the Western Mountain Region, and the South Atlantic Region, until the pandemic caught up with us after Grassroots.

Like much of the rest of the world, the COF ExCom moved immediately online. We meet in Zoom, and have adapted our meeting format. Where we used to spend two days in a meeting room, we have changed to two-hour weekly meetings staged over several weeks. In the Spring we had five weeks of meetings, and it allowed us to gather information we needed for subsequent sessions and adapt our discussion to the changing calendar and the virus. While we missed seeing each other in person, we appreciated this new level of efficiency.

We met for our most recent summer meeting several times in July and August and have kept all of our programs moving forward. In particular, we just awarded the latest round of Emerging Professional Component Grants, developed the COF Heritage Society for estate donations to the COF Fund, and have begun new mentoring outreach with YAF. We also had our first Zoom meeting with the COF Regional Representatives. We are moving the College forward, though we still long for the collaboration of face-to-face.

ANNOUNCEMENT Supporting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Architectural Profession

Above: AF - Diversity Advancement Scholarship This multiyear scholarship supports high school and undergraduate minority students who are entering, enrolled in, or transferring into a NAAB-accredited undergraduate architecture program. Scholarships may be renewed every year until your degree is completed, for up to 5 years ($20,000 total award). Applications for the 2021 awards will open in the fall of 2020. Learn More

An End to Racism by Chancellor Peter Kuttner, FAIA

Most recently in early June the COF Executive Committee expressed our support for the movement to combat racism, with posts on the COF Facebook site and on the AIA KnowledgeNet discussion thread on the COF page. The statement reads:

"The AIA College of Fellows endorses the American Institute of Architects and the National Organization of Minority Architects in their call to condemn racism and take an active role in eliminating the racial biases in the profession and society at large. We too support the protests to stop systemic, statesanctioned violence against Black Americans, and are committed to efforts to ensure that our College is part of the solution to dismantle racial injustice, and to increase diversity and equity in our own profession."

The statement was posted in the “Taking a Stand“ thread, in response to the AIA and NOMA position statements and Rosa Sheng, FAIA’s call to share positions publicly. Our post ended with the plea “Now we welcome suggestions on how we might best turn resolution into actions we can take together.”

College of Fellows Ongoing Programs There are many programs in place in the AIA and the College of Fellows that have the potential to be directed in ways that are more inclusive and promote diversity. We believe that each part of the Institute is uniquely positioned to contribute to a more just society in its own way.

A primary goal of the College of Fellows has been supporting Emerging Professionals in multiple ways. We meet regularly with the Young Architects Forum (YAF) officers and collaborate in the YAF Mentoring Program. Financially, we fund the Young Architects Award stipends, sponsor the Leadership Institute, and award critical EP Component Grants for local chapter programs that support young architects.

A parallel goal is supporting research and scholarly work. We define, fund, jury, and offer guidance for the prestigious Latrobe Prize and its researchers, and we join the AIA in the Upjohn Research Grant program. For both young professionals and for the research initiatives, we can and will focus our calls for people and grants to promote and reinforce equity in the profession. Donations can be made to the The College Fund on the front page of our web site.

A Public Statement in the New York Times Those Fellows familiar with the COF KnowledgeNet discussion thread will know that In July, Jan Wampler, FAIA, a Professor of Architecture at MIT, began an online discussion among individual COF members suggesting that they buy a 1-page ad in the New York Times to support “Black Lives Matter,” along with the names of all supporters. The idea has captured the imagination of many, with more than 260 Fellows already pledging. An ad costs $85,000, and they are halfway to their goal of 500 names. Now, many are reaching out to individual chapters to spread the idea and open the ad to more than just Fellows. Members wishing to contribute can contact Jan Wampler, FAIA with their pledge, or jump in on the discussion thread.

Scholarships for Diversity The discussion thread has some contributors pushing back on the idea of a symbolic gesture like the ad, arguing that using that same money for scholarships or other kinds of support for students and minority graduates would have more impact. Several have suggested new scholarships being started by the Institute, the College, or by local Components, or specific outreach to HBCU’s. There is growing consensus that the best idea is try and do more, finances permitting.

However, scholarship programs require staffing, an endowment, and announcements, reviews, juries, and follow-up over time. Rather than reinvent programs, the AIA has strong scholarship programs in place. Carole Wedge, FAIA and Jeff Potter, FAIA have pointed out that through the Architect’s Foundation (AF), we already administer the Diversity Advancement Scholarship program specifically for minority students, among other scholarships offered. Please visit the AF website and learn more about their programs and how to donate, or talk to Marci Reed, Executive Director, about their work.

NOMA and Project Pipeline Others have mentioned outreach programs NOMA chapters run across the country such as Project Pipeline - a terrific program to help young students develop design skills and tools. Project Pipeline has served more than 10,000 students over the last decade. Check out the site and reach out in your region to local NOMA chapters to see how you can support their efforts.

Inspire Architecture K-12 Group The Inspire Architecture K-12 Group, active in 18 states, is another AIA group to support, encouraging K-12 architecture and design education in disadvantaged communities since its founding 7 years ago. Led by Fellows Raymond Beeler, FAIA (Chair), Greg Burke, FAIA, Polly Carpenter, FAIA, Melody Harclerode, FAIA, Jud Kline, FAIA, (Chair) and Gary Vance, FAIA, they currently run twelve AIA K-12 programs, mostly in urban minority neighborhoods. Their goal is to have these programs in every chapter across the country and Fellows should be at the forefront.

Large Firm Round Table Finally, we have been impressed with the Large Firm Round Table (LFRT), who has formed the Justice & Equity = Diversity & Inclusion (JE=DI) group. Chaired by Fellows Tim Dufault, FAIA and Tony Rohr, FAIA their goal is to specifically expand the number of licensed black architects and architects of color in general to more than double by 2030. They have established close relationships with the 7 accredited HBCU architecture programs, and have committed time and money in support of emergency student aid. They formed a strategic partnership to fund the NOMA Fellows program. LFRT is providing the Architects Foundation with a grant to support the ARE offset grant program, specifically aimed at young Black professionals. Their HR subcommittee is working on anti-racism language for all firms to adopt in hiring, promotion, and development. Next they hope to look at training and other resources we can bring to the member firms to expand the capacity and understanding of what a just and equitable workplace looks like.

Maintaining Purpose We are sure there are more programs and committees across the AIA who are exploring options to best address inequity and racial bias. This will be a long and difficult path forward but these are good places to start. Consider donating to the College Fund, the Statement, and the Architects Foundation to begin this journey, and also volunteering your time as a mentor.

Below: NOMA - Project Pipeline Our mission is to empower young people to affect change in their community through design. Using the city as the classroom and connecting young people to real-world architects and planners, we foster the next generation of design professionals, civic leaders, and changemakers. We advocate for increased inclusiveness, diversity, fellowship, equity, and excellence in design. Learn More

A Passion for Doing More 1. Promote Research & Scholarly Work

The Latrobe Prize

Support to the Upjohn Grants

2. Mentor Young Architects & Emerging Professionals

Young Architects Forum

Young Architect Award

Honorariums

Emerging Professionals

Component Grants

Sponsor Leadership Institute

3. Sustain the College

Fellow Advancement

Path to Fellowship

Investiture Ceremony

Annual Gift Recognition Contributing to the AIA College of Fellows Fund

Acknowledgement in the COF Quarterly Newsletter Acknowledgement in the College of Fellows Annual Report A set of 10K Gold Filled COF CuffLinks or Pendant Necklace Two Tickets to Party with the Fellows at the Nationalnal Conference Recognition at the COF Annual Mtg. and Preferred seating at Investiture Diamond(s) set in a Gold Tag for your College of Fellows Pin (see below)

Friend Sponsor Patron Benefactor Fellow’s Circle Chancellor’s Circle $100 - $199 $200 - $499 $500 - $999 $1,000 - $2,499 $2,500 - $4,999 $5,000 - $9,999

Two Tickets to Convocation at the AIA National Conference Engraved Brick in the AIA Octagon Courtyard Invitation for Two to the Former Chancellors Lunch att Investiture

Legacy Membership All amounts are lifetime cumulative

Legacy 10 Legacy 20 Legacy 30 Legacy 40 Legacy 50 $10,000 - $19,999 $20,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 and above

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Missions of the College

The American Institute of Architects College of Fellows 2020 Component Grants

EP Component Grants Washington, DC

One of the core missions of the College of Fellows is to promote and mentor Emerging Professional primarily through our EP Component Grant Program that are awarded each year.

This year, we are pleased to announce that 7 of the submissions are the 2020 grant recipients that total $22,510:

Professionals”

Practice” 2020 Jury Members:

Peter G. Kuttner, FAIA | COF Chancellor John J. Castellana, FAIA | COF Vice-Chancellor Frances Halsband, FAIA | COF Secretary Roger Schluntz, FAIA | COF Bursar Ryan T. McEnroe, AIA | YAF Chair

AIA Arizona “ Associates State Conference" AIA Cleveland “Coffee with Fellows” AIA Illinois “Firmside Chat” AIA Marianas “AIA Helping Emerging AIA New York State “EP Zine-The Podcast” AIA NoVA”Invisible Frames” AIA Shanghai “Emerging Leaders in Global Stephanie Herring, Assoc. AIA | NAC Chair We congratulate these components as they represent a demonstrated commitment to emerging professionals and look forward to receiving reports in the future of how their individual programs progressed.

The College of Fellows encourages all AIA Components to review their Emerging Professionals Programs and consider submitting in 2021 for these coveted grants!

ANNOUNCEMENTS College of Fellows 2020 Virtual Business Meeting

Above: 2019 Business Meeting in Las Vegas

Look Forward To Seeing You On October 1st by Chancellor Peter Kuttner, FAIA

Traditionally, the AIA College of Fellows has held our annual Business Meeting with a lunch on Saturday during the national AIA Conference. This year at A’20 in late spring it would have been held in person at the Millennium Biltmore in Los Angeles, which was sadly cancelled by the pandemic. That said, the College of Fellows is now excited to announce that this year’s annual Business Meeting will be a virtual event that will be held on October 1st at 1pm-3pm EST.

We usually gather with 60 – 100 Fellows, who are also attending the Conference. Each year it is an opportunity for new and current Fellows to connect, get an update on the activities of the College, and review the financial condition of our COF Fund. As part of the formal meeting, Secretary Frances Halsband will review the minutes of the 2019 Business Meeting, Bursar, Roger Schluntz, FAIA will report on the COF Fund, and Vice-Chancellor John Castellana will present the slate for those Fellows present to elect the College of Fellows Executive Committee, including our new Bursar for 2021. Further, we will update members on the status of the current Latrobe Prize, and present the Leslie N. Boney Spirit of Fellowship Award.

While we won’t be meeting in person this year it is a terrific chance for more Fellows, who can’t regularly get to an AIA Conference, to participate in our Business Meeting. We look forward to seeing

you on October 1st. Please register here.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Heritage Society of the AIA College of Fellows At its June 2020 meeting the COF Executive Committee approved the founding of the HERITAGE SOCIETY of the AIA COLLEGE OF FELLOWS

The primary purpose of the Society is to formally recognize those individuals who have demonstrated a life-long commitment to the mission and programs of the AIA College of Fellows with a revocable estate bequest.

By virtue of having included a commitment in their estate plan a bequest for the future benefit of the College of Fellows. The following distinguished Fellows are the initial Charter Members of the Heritage Society.

John A. Busby, FAIA William D. Chilton, FAIA Brian P. Dougherty, FAIA Betsey Olenick Dougherty, FAIA Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA L. Jane Hastings, FAIA Edward J. Kodet, FAIA Ivenue Love-Stanley, FAIA Robert L. Ooley, FAIA Roger L. Schluntz, FAIA Jeffrey A. Scherer, FAIA William J. Stanley, III, FAIA Edward A. Vance, FAIA

Membership in the Society is conferred upon formal notification to the College of a planned estate gift with a minimum value of $10,000.

We cordially invite you to undertake a similar, revocable, commitment in your estate plan, and with that becoming a member of the Heritage Society. It’s simple to accomplish and won’t cost you anything!

With additional Members the future support of our programs and long-term viability of the College will be substantially enhanced and perpetuated well into the future.