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Thursday, 25 January 2007 | Levent OZLER
AIA Announces Recipients of Continuing Education Award for Excellence
Program Recognizes Educational Providers to Architectural and Engineer
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced today the recipients of the "Award for Excellence in Professional Continuing Education." Marshall Craft Associates in Baltimore was honored in the small firm category, and Lord, Aeck & Sargent Architecture in Atlanta in the medium firm provider category.
Established nine years ago, the annual award recognizes educational providers to architectural and engineering firms and their commitment to an overall system of developing high quality professional continuing education programs. Winners will accept a trophy at the AIA/CES MarketPlace at the AIA 2007 Annual Convention and Design Exposition this May in San Antonio.
Linton S. "Buck" Marshall, III, President, stated, "Marshall Craft Associates is honored to receive the AIA/CES Award for Excellence. We appreciate and value the recognition by the AIA for our commitment to employee education. MCA's E & T Program has improved the overall quality of services to our clients and our ability to recruit and retain a professional staff."
"As one of the first architecture firms to establish an AIA-registered continuing education program, Lord, Aeck & Sargent has long been a leader in this area," said Daniel Schumm, the firm's Manager of Professional Development. "We are extremely pleased that the AIA has recognized our commitment to providing outstanding continuing education for our staff through our program. We're proud of the program because it strengthens our employees, thereby directly benefiting our clients. We believe that our continuing education programs have been and will continue to be a factor in attracting quality candidates to join our firm."
According to the AIA, each winner demonstrated excellence in all phases:
1. "Commitment and support" examines the firm's leadership, support, and commitment to education.
2. "Planning and analysis" examines the organization's structure for analyzing educational needs and professional development of the architect.
3. "Design and implementation" reviews the program, learning objectives, design, and delivery methods.
4. "Resources and records" examines human resources and the record keeping process.
5. "Evaluation and improvement" examines the evaluation and improvement process of the education activities.
6. "Continuing education services, provider specific" is the area in which judges examine the organization's community outreach through educational programs and services.
The American Institute of Architects
For 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge, and tools to create better design, and through such resources and access, they help clients and communities make their visions real.
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