Robert I. Selby, FAIA

Nothing is more important to the AIA than assuring that the future of our profession is in capable hands. For the last two years on the AIA national Board of Directors, I’ve helped write AIA policies for architecture education and programs for emerging professionals. Now, I’m running for Institute vice president to continue to:

• Advocate for a culture of respect and nurturing for students in academic studios and interns in professional offices
• Promote greater diversity in architecture schools so we can achieve greater diversity in the AIA
• Improve IDP and mentoring for emerging professionals.

I’ve been an AIA member for 35 years. My leadership experience in the AIA includes:
• President of a section, a chapter, and a large state council—I comprehend and appreciate the One AIA at all component levels
• Two-plus years on the national Board of Directors—I can provide continuity of leadership on the Executive Committee.

I have more than a dozen years of experience as a principal in my own architecture practice, and 20 years as an educator and administrator. I know the whole profession—from education to internship and practice. I’m well qualified to serve all of our constituents.

I’m a good team player, listener, and communicator and an effective implementer of good ideas, whether mine or others’.

I offer you my experience and passion.

I’m Robert I. Selby, FAIA, and I ask you and thank you for your support.

AIA National Component
• Director, Illinois Region, AIA National Board of Directors, 2003–2005
• Architectural Education Policies Board Group, 2003
• Community Discussion Group, Emerging Professionals Group, 2004–2005
• Chair, 2005 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion Jury, 2004
• Juror, Education Honors Awards Jury, 2003, 2005
• Delegate, First Young Architects Forum, 1989

AIA Illinois
• President, 2002
• President-elect, 2001
• Secretary, 1998–2001
• Director, 1997–1998
• Alternate Director, 1995–1997

AIA Central Illinois
• President, 1990
• President-elect, 1989
• Director, 1987

AIA Champaign-Urbana
• President, 1987
• President-elect, 1986
• Secretary, 1985

AIA College of Fellows
• Invested 2004.

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