{"id":2078,"date":"2021-10-11T14:28:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T19:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arch.tamu.edu.staging2.juiceboxint.com\/?page_id=2078"},"modified":"2025-03-10T16:28:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T21:28:52","slug":"architecture-industry-advisory-council","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.arch.tamu.edu\/impact\/advisory-councils\/architecture-industry-advisory-council\/","title":{"rendered":"Architecture + Industry Advisory Council"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Architecture + Industry Advisory Council provides guidance and advice to help collaboratively shape the future of the Department of Architecture. The council is comprised of industry partners, faculty, former students, and allied professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Architecture + Industry Advisory Council (A+IAC) supports the Texas A&M University – Department of Architecture by cultivating resilient approaches that advance architectural education and drive the future of design and professional practice in response to global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The A+IAC inspires excellence globally through the active integration of industry partnerships, academic collaboration and partnerships, and the profession of architecture. A+IAC members have priority access to our outstanding current students and graduates, play a vital role in ensuring our program remains at the forefront of architectural education and connect directly with our students to help guide their career journey. A+IAC members participate in program development, contributing to the evolution of architectural education, and providing expertise and guidance to our students. The A+IAC fosters and expands relationships with professionals and industry experts, supports student scholarships and faculty fellowships, and advocates for and promotes the Texas A&M University Department of Architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBecome a Member\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n Help mentor and inspire the architecture professionals of tomorrow by joining A+IAC today. There are two types of membership: corporate\/firm and individual. Each type of membership has multiple contribution levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All levels of membership include the following benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The A+IAC conducts its affairs and business through its Board and standing committees of the A+IAC. The Head of the Department of Architecture serves as the Executive Director. The Executive Committee, consisting of an Executive Director, Past-President, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer manages the affairs of the A+IAC. According to nominations made by the Membership Committee, the A+IAC membership elects the Executive Committee at the Fall meeting of odd-numbered years for the two years beginning July 1 of the following calendar year. The Executive Committee nominates the chair of each committee from the membership of the A+IAC. The President will present the proposed slate of committee chairs for the next two calendar years at the Fall meeting of each odd-numbered year. The A+IAC membership will vote on the slate. Each committee will have a representative member from the faculty of the Department of Architecture. The chairs shall serve for two years beginning July 1 of the following year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The A+IAC\u2019s Executive Board, committees, and members meet throughout the year to plan opportunities for students in the Department of Architecture, enabling them to connect with industry, advise\/update the Department on industry trends, and grow the Aggie network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The A+IAC Executive Committee and each Committee meet weekly throughout the year. The A+IAC Membership meets bi-annually – once in the Fall and once in the Spring each year. A list of upcoming important dates and events are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional supporting platforms include Corporate Sponsorship and Endowment Commitment. Corporate Sponsorship benefits your business, continuously advances the Department of Architecture, and positions your business at A+IAC initiatives such as A+IAC tailgates, meetings, and lecture series. Endowment Commitments to the A+IAC will contribute to the A+IAC\u2019s enduring success, leaving a lasting legacy within the Texas A&M University – Department of Architecture for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information email aiac@tamu.edu<\/a> or contact Gregory Luhan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGive to the A+IAC\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\n\t<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Endowed<\/strong><\/em>
$25,000 <\/em>
($5k for 5 years)<\/em><\/td>Platinum<\/strong>*<\/em>
$5,000 annually<\/em><\/td>Gold<\/strong>*<\/em>
$2,500 annually<\/em><\/td>Silver<\/strong><\/em>
$1,000 annually<\/em><\/td>Bronze<\/strong><\/em>
$500 annually<\/em><\/td>Emerging Professional<\/strong> <\/em>
$100 annually<\/em><\/td><\/tr>Invitation to all A+IAC events<\/td> Invitation to all A+IAC events<\/td> Invitation to all A+IAC events<\/td> Invitation to all A+IAC events<\/td> Invitation to all A+IAC events<\/td> Invitation to all A+IAC events<\/td><\/tr> Industry Networking<\/td> Industry Networking<\/td> Industry Networking<\/td> Industry Networking<\/td> Industry Networking<\/td> Industry Networking<\/td><\/tr> Individual Votes<\/td> Individual Votes<\/td> Individual Votes<\/td> Individual Votes<\/td> Individual Votes<\/td> Individual Votes<\/td><\/tr> Committee Chair Eligible<\/td> Committee Chair Eligible<\/td> Committee Chair Eligible<\/td> Committee Chair Eligible<\/td> Committee Chair Eligible<\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Invitation to Student Meet & Greet<\/td> Invitation to Student Meet & Greet<\/td> Invitation to Student Meet & Greet<\/td> Invitation to Student Meet & Greet<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Recognition at Board Meetings**<\/td> Recognition at Board Meetings**<\/td> Recognition at Board Meetings**<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Career Fair Early Enrollment Fee Included<\/td> Career Fair Early Enrollment Fee Included<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Lifetime Member Status<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
** Acknowledgment at A+IAC Board meetings will be inherent to members identification at the meetings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nA+IAC Leadership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A+IAC Leadership \/ Membership<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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A+IAC Executive Board<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Curriculum Committee <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Centers Committee <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Operations Committee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Membership in Action<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Date<\/strong><\/td> Event<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> September 20, 2024\u00a0<\/td> A+IAC + AIAS + ARCH Fall 2024 Career Fair Mixer \u2013 Harold\/Janice Adams Presentation Space<\/td><\/tr> September 21, 2024<\/td> A+IAC + AIAS + ARCH Fall 2024 Career Fair \u2013 Langford A 2nd<\/sup> floor Atrium<\/td><\/tr> October 03, 2024<\/td> TxA – Houston Aggie Reception (Vic & Anthony\u2019s Steakhouse, Houston)<\/td><\/tr> October 07, 2024<\/td> Healthcare Design Conference – Indianapolis (Schmidt Associates)<\/td><\/tr> October 24, 2024<\/td> A+IAC Austin Town Hall \u2013 Page\/<\/td><\/tr> November 14, 2024<\/td> A+IAC Fall Meeting Reception<\/td><\/tr> November 15, 2024<\/td> A+IAC Fall Meeting<\/td><\/tr> November 16, 2024<\/td> A+IAC\/ARCH Tailgate \u2013 BTHO New Mexico<\/td><\/tr> February 20, 2025<\/td> A+IAC + AIAS + ARCH Spring 2025 Career Fair Mixer \u2013 Langford A 2nd<\/sup> floor Atrium and Harold\/Janice Adams Presentation Space<\/td><\/tr> February 21, 2025<\/td> A+IAC + AIAS + ARCH Spring 2025 Career Fair \u2013 Kyle Field Hall of Champions<\/td><\/tr> April 24, 2025<\/td> Tau Sigma Delta Induction Reception<\/td><\/tr> April 25, 2025<\/td> A+IAC Spring Meeting<\/td><\/tr> April 25, 2025<\/td> ARCH Spring Scholarship Award Banquet<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> See the 2024 A+IAC Report<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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