Summary: Each year, the AIA nominates 10 practitioners to serve as AIA representatives on the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) visiting teams. Visiting teams—composed of representatives from the AIA, the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)—serve an important role in the review of U.S. architecture programs.

Nominations are for a four-year term, 2010–2013, and nominees may be scheduled for up to one school visit per year. NAAB generally schedules school visits during the months February and March, over a five-day period from Saturday to Wednesday. Team member expenses are reimbursed. The AIA seeks a diverse team of members with a range of educational and professional experience from various geographic locations. Particularly needed are individuals who speak Spanish.

To be considered, please submit:

• A letter that expresses your interest in architecture education and highlights your experience
• A one-page résumé

as two separate PDF files to naabvisitingteams@aia.org by February 24.

Nominees will be notified in March and are encouraged to participate in the NAAB Team Member Training, May 1 at the AIA National Convention in San Francisco. For more information about the application submissions or visiting teams, send an e-mail to Education Director Catherine Roussel, AIA.