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A year ago, one of my professors at suggested that I apply for the NCIDQ so that they can open a file on me. I just reviewed the application and it asks for design work experience (which I don't have) and degrees earned (I have one undergraduate degree but won't have my interior design associates degree in design until May). Should I still apply?(submitted by Lisa K.) As answered by Jan Bast, ASID, IIDA, IDEC - NCIDQ 2006 President-Elect
EDITOR’S NOTE: We decided to go straight to the source on this one - the President-Elect of NCIDQ. Here's what she has to say...
I do not think she should apply until she has met the requirements. To confirm this, I checked with Ray Resendez, Records Coordinator at NCIDQ.
Here is his reply: "Yes, that is correct. We review applications twice, in June and December. FYI: All requirements must be met when application is submitted or by application deadline date."
She should also periodically check the NCIDQ website (www.ncidq.org) for updates. When she has met the requirements, she can download the application form from the website, too.
Answer generously contributed by: Jan Bast, ASID, IIDA, IDEC Interior Design Program Director, Design Institute of San Diego; NCIDQ 2006 President-Elect; ASID Education and Training Advisory Council
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The Council for Interior Design Accreditation [CIDA] has announced a new award that celebrates innovative teaching and program-related practices that advance the cause of excellence in interior design education. The Innovative Interior Design Education Award competition is open to faculty members and collaborating teams at CIDA-accredited interior design programs. Awards of up to $3,000 are available to winning entries. The CIDA board of directors believes that this award is an important step toward further recognizing methods that lead the way in educational innovation. Submissions are due in the CIDA office no later than September 15, 2010. Award winners will be notified in January 2011. Go here to open up a PDF to find out more information about this competition.
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