STEP Coordinator`s Guide

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STEP Coordinator`s Guide
STEP
Coordinator’s Guide
Practical Guidelines for Hosting ASID Step Workshops
SELF-TESTING EXERCISES FOR PRE-PROFESSIONALS
“I found the STEP class very, very useful! Thanks to the STEP class, I am
going in with confidence to the exam. Not only did it assist with preparing for
the NCIDQ but learning to dissect the multiple choice questions assisted me
with successfully studying for the LEED exam questions. I also think it’s going
to benefit my studies for the GRE exam, next on my list. Thank you for your
efforts in the STEP course, I plan to recommend it to my friends as a necessity
for successfully passing the exam.“
Thank you for your
interest in hosting a
STEP Workshop.
THE STEP PROGRAM was created to provide experiences and
information essential to the exam preparation process. This incomparable program guides participants through self testing exercises
patterned after the NCIDQ exam. Workshops feature practice exams, including the schematics and design development practicum,
and demonstrate techniques that are indispensable in taking the
test. The workshop also covers the seven content areas that are the
basis of the NCIDQ test material.
W
ith the guidance of the industry’s most
experienced instructors, STEP Workshops
are the ideal way for emerging professionals
and experienced practitioners to prepare for
the NCIDQ exam, a hallmark of professionalism in the
interior design community.
Each year, more and more people are choosing STEP. In
fact, more than half of recent NCIDQ applicants have taken STEP to help them prepare for the exam. But, sheer
popularity isn’t enough. STEP is the industry leader
because it really makes a difference. STEP participants
have average pass rates between 80 and 87 percent
when the pass rate of other candidates is around 65
percent. That’s why STEP is the leader in the industry.
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The ASID STEP Leadership Committee develops new
content for STEP each year and meets with NCIDQ leaders regularly to ensure that STEP workshops include
realistic design problems and multiple-choice exercises
patterned after the most recent NCIDQ exam. The workshop includes 20 hours of classroom time, delivered
over a three-day period (usually Friday evening and all
day Saturday and Sunday). A maximum 15:1 student-toinstructor ratio enhances effectiveness and one-on-one
time with the instructor for critiques and direction.
Workshop participants have the opportunity to identify
their strengths and weaknesses, analyze their skills
and develop a study plan for areas that require further
preparation. Participants receive helpful guidance and
practice materials to continue their NCIDQ prep at home.
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THE STEP
PLANNING
PROCESS
THE FIRST STEP in the planning process is to identify or recruit
the team members who will help to plan and execute your STEP
Workshop. Those team members should include:
Workshop Coordinator (required)
This team member is the primary person responsible
for coordinating the STEP workshop on behalf of the
host organization or chapter. In an ASID Chapter,
the workshop coordinator is usually called the STEP
Coordinator or STEP Chair, reporting to the Professional Development Director on the chapter board.
In a firm or conference setting, this person is usually a staff person with organizational responsibilities for human resources training and development.
The Workshop Coordinator serves as the single
point of contact between the host organization and
ASID headquarters regarding the STEP program and
upcoming workshops. This person is responsible for
ensuring that the policies and procedures of the STEP
program, as established and updated annually by the
Society, are followed. This person is also responsible for managing the tasks and responsibilities of
all other volunteers for their STEP Workshop so that
nothing falls through the cracks and participants are
assured of a convenient and meaningful experience.
Lastly, the workshop coordinator should be present at
the beginning and end of the workshop and off and on
throughout as needed. The coordinator may be called
on by the instructor to assist with some workshop
related activities.
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Materials Volunteer (required)
This person will receive the materials shipment for
the upcoming workshop and may be the same person
as the workshop coordinator if needed. The workshop
materials for STEP shipments are usually delivered to
the Materials Volunteer three days before the workshop
commences. It is standard procedure for ASID headquarters to provide shipment tracking information by
email to this individual. In addition to being tracked by
headquarters staff, it is the responsibility of the Materials Volunteer (and Workshop Coordinator if needed) to
track the shipment with the tracking number provided
and open/inventory the contents of that shipment upon
receipt to ensure the proper quantities of handouts for
registered attendees have been received and are undamaged. However rare problems may be, this procedure ensures we will have enough time to address any problems
using next-day or two day delivery.
ASID Membership Ambassador
This team member will be a welcoming face for workshop participants. They have responsibilities for ensuring the workshop experience enhances retention efforts
for existing members and enhances recruitment efforts
for prospective members. Overall, about 50 percent
of STEP participants are not yet ASID members, making this a great time to share the ASID value proposition. The ASID Membership Ambassador will share key
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information about ASID, distribute prospective member
literature (provided by ASID), and answer questions
as needed. It will be most beneficial for this individual
to meet and greet participants as they enter the workshop on its first day and thank participants at the end
of the program. Although the daily lunch break is not
part the of 20-hour schedule for the workshop, it is a
great opportunity for the Ambassador to invite chapter
representatives to network with participants and extend
invitations to other chapter events and activities. The
Membership Ambassador will be responsible for ensuring the Membership Director on the local ASID chapter
board is updated on the outcome of the workshop so that
all participants can be included in follow up recruitment
and retention efforts. In cases where the workshop host
is not an ASID chapter, please contact ASID headquarters at [email protected] for assistance in securing a
Membership Ambassador.
Marketing Volunteer
The Marketing Volunteer is responsible for marketing the
workshop to prospective participants. This role is critical as workshops that do not meet minimum participation levels are cancelled. If the workshop is hosted by an
ASID chapter, the Marketing Volunteer should coordinate
with the chapter administrator and Communications
Director on the chapter board to market the workshop
using the chapter’s Web site and newsletter. ASID headquarters provides marketing copy and templates that the
Marketing Volunteer may customize and use to market
the workshop. Marketing Volunteers are also encouraged to develop mailing lists to target all practitioners
who are not NCIDQ certificate holders in your region
regardless of professional membership affiliation with
ASID, IIDA, IDEC, etc. ASID headquarters will advertise
all scheduled STEP workshops on the ASID website
and in NewsFlash, ASID’s national bi-weekly electronic
newsletter.
2. DETERMINE PREFERRED DATES
The next step in the planning process is to determine
possible dates when your workshop can be held.
ASID recommends running workshops at least twice a
year. It is best to begin selecting dates 6 to 8 months in
advance to ensure instructor availability, venue availability and allow for sufficient marketing once all details
are confirmed. Participants get the most value from
workshops that are held two to six months before their
upcoming exam NCIDQ exam dates.
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As you explore your options, please remember that
typically workshops include a minimum of five hours of
classroom time on Friday and eight to 10 hours of classroom time on Saturday and Sunday. An exact agenda for
each day will be confirmed for you by headquarters staff as
part of step 4 in the planning process, based on the availability and travel schedule of the workshop leader. Before
you move to step 3 in the planning process, selecting a
facility, please have two or three possible weekends in
mind, ranked by preference. Please ensure the Materials
Volunteer and ASID Membership Ambassador are available on the dates you select. It is important to remain
flexible with your workshop dates while the facility and
instructor availability is explored.
3. SELECT AN APPROPRIATE FACILITY
STEP Workshops have very specific venue requirements
that must be met in order to host a successful program.
If the host organization does not have an appropriate
in-house facility, then an external venue that can accommodate the workshops logistical requirements must be
secured.
In general, workshop venues can be secured at no cost, as
an in-kind contribution. Nearly all STEP coordinators are
able to secure an appropriate venue by contacting local
colleges or universities, design and architecture firms or
studios, community rooms and manufacturer showrooms.
Getting in touch with ASID members who work or teach at
these places is a good place to start. Should you need to
meet at a hotel or conference center meeting space, please
note that facility rental fees are not reimbursed by ASID
headquarters. Once you identify prospective venues, find
out if the space is available during the times you’ll need on
your selected dates.
Venues must include:
• A large workspace of at least four feet wide by two
feet deep for at least 15 participants.
• Food outlets and hotel accommodations conveniently
located, less than five miles away.
• Easy access all days and times, including one hour
before and after class each day.
• Appropriate, comfortable seating for a full-day workshop (no stools.)
• Appropriate climate controls.
• Wall space to accommodate (using pins or tape) up to
fifteen (15) 18”x24” design solutions (one problem for
each participant.) Space in front of the display area
should be left open and unobstructed for class viewing.
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• Security including a locking door. Ideally, the key
will be available throughout the workshop to lock the
doors when participants leave the room unattended.
• A convenient restroom facility.
Also, you must determine who will be the onsite contact from the venue and record their contact information
for later reference. This is someone who can be easily
contacted during non-business hours by the instructor or
Workshop Coordinator in the event of any onsite issues.
Please confirm the exact physical address (including
street name and number, city, state and zip) and obtain
driving directions from closest airport. Finally, you must
confirm other venue details regarding the assigned room,
parking options and building access for both the instructors and workshop participants. These details can be
captured on your STEP Planning Worksheet and will be
required as you submit the final details of your workshop
online in step 7 of the planning process.
4. RECOMMEND HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Because some participants may be traveling from other
parts of the state or country, they may require lodging.
These details can be captured on your STEP Planning
Worksheet and will be required as you submit the final
details of your workshop online in step 7 of the planning
process.
Hotels: Please identify two hotels not more than five
miles away from the workshop location. It is important
that you confirm the exact names, physical addresses
and website addresses. The first recommendation
should be a three star property or in the price range of
$79 to $129. The second recommendation should be a
four star property or in the price range of $129 to $179. A
maximum of two hotels will be accepted.
Restaurants: Please identify local food outlets so that
workshop participants may make good use of their meal
breaks on Saturday and Sunday. Remember that participants may have limited transportation options and the
duration of meal breaks may also be limited. Therefore,
restaurant suggestions should be in very close proximity to the workshop location and can include fast food,
“to-go” and casual dining options. Please confirm the
exact name and physical address of a maximum of three
options.
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5. SUBMIT ONLINE REQUEST
The next step in scheduling a STEP Workshop is to submit your request to ASID. We recommend that you use
the STEP Planning Worksheet (pg. 9) to make sure you
have all the required information easily accessible in one
place. Then, go to www.asid.org/steprequest and use
the online form to submit the details of your workshop
request in its entirety to ASID headquarters. If approved,
this information will be used to set-up online registration for participants. In addition, the details you provide
in this form become part of an automated email communications system that is used to communicate with
participants throughout the weeks and months leading
up to the event. This information is difficult to change so
it is extremely important that you submit full, accurate
details as you would like them to appear later in confirmation emails to participants.
Forms submitted less than eight weeks before the start
of a workshop will not be processed and the workshop
will need to be rescheduled for a later date. ASID has
found that workshops confirmed less than 8 weeks out
tend to do poorly with registration and are frequently
cancelled. Such cancellations have a significant impact on customer service and the financial viability of
the STEP program as some fees expended cannot be
recouped. For the best results, ASID recommends that
planning for STEP Workshops begin 6 to 8 months out,
with details confirmed via the ASID online form three to
four months prior to the workshop date.
6. CONFIRM FACILITY DETAILS
Within 5 to 7 business days you will receive a workshop
confirmation including your workshop instructor assignment and agenda. Use this information to close the loop
with your facility. Any required contracts or agreements
can be submitted to the facility at this time in order to
officially secure the venue. If there is no contract, ensure
the full details of the agenda are communicated and
agreed to in writing. During this phase of planning, please
confirm that the facility will be open and available at least
one hour prior to the confirmed start time and one hour
after the end time of each day of the workshop schedule.
Note: The instructor and workshop team must have access to the facility at least one hour before class begins
each day.
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STEP
POLICIES &
PROCEDURES
WORKSHOP SIZE
1. ASID reserves the right to cancel STEP Workshops at
any time prior to the scheduled date of the class for
any reason, including but not limited to, failure to attain a minimum class size of at least ten (10) students
by the registration deadline.
2. The maximum number of participants in a STEP
workshop is 15, without exception.
6. To prevent confusion, ASID headquarters will not
send out additional emails to registrants upon
request. Workshop hosts may email participants
directly upon receipt of the final registrant roster
which is provided approximately 10 to 14 days before
the workshop.
REGISTRATION
PUBLIC REGISTRATION
STEP workshops are offered in about 80 locations annually throughout the U.S. and Canada. These workshops,
usually hosted by ASID chapters, are open to any practitioner, regardless of membership affiliation. Registration
is managed online by ASID and ASID members enjoy a
considerable discount off the standard registration fee
1. Participants must register in advance using the
online registration process. Full credit card payment
must be made at time of registration.
2. Onsite registration at the workshop venue is not permitted. Please do not agree to accommodate walk-in
registrants.
3. ASID will establish a registration/cancellation deadline for each workshop. This deadline is usually 14
days prior to the start of the workshop.
4. Registration is accepted on a first come, first served
basis. Spaces in each workshop are limited.
5. Upon successful registration, an automatic confirmation e-mail with the location, schedule, cancellation
deadline, materials needed, and other logistical information submitted by the Workshop Coordinator in the
“Open Registration” form is sent to the participant’s
email address on file. This email will also include
instructions for pre-tests available for participants.
Registrants should make sure that their email preferences will allow emails from asid.org. If the registrant does not receive a confirmation email within
24 hours of registration, he or she should contact
[email protected].
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FEES
Membership Status ASID Members Standard Rate Full Workshop Registration
$325
$445
PRIVATE REGISTRATION
Private STEP workshops, usually held by universities,
firms and other interior design organizations, are available upon request. At the standard rate of $445, registration fees alone may exceed $6,500 for full class of
15 participants. In support of NCIDQ examination prep
throughout the industry, ASID is pleased to offer a flat
rate of $4,750 per workshop for non-chapter events.
The host pays a flat booking fee for a total of 15 available
seats and is required to provide an appropriate venue.
Registration may be managed by ASID or by the host organization. A final participant list is required not less than
3 weeks before the workshop date. If a host purchases
two or more workshops at the same time, the discounted
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price drops to $4,400 per engagement. Private workshops are attractive to many because they offer:
• An exclusive opportunity to offer this important
program as a pre-paid benefit to a group of designers
you select, at no additional cost to them.
• An opportunity to save up to $2,200 on registration
fees per event
• A way to eliminate the need for expensive travel and
lodging by bringing the workshop to your audience.
Options
One Public Workshop
One Private Workshop
Two+ Private Workshops Booking Fee
$0
$4,750
$4,400 (each)
Breakdown Per Seat
$445
$316
$293
Workshop Updates
1. STEP Coordinators & the STEP instructor receive
weekly registration updates from ASID headquarters
staff. This information will include the number of
active registrants. If your workshop is sold out, the
weekly update will include an update on your active
waitlist. For information about your workshop registrants, please email [email protected].
2. Upon the close of registration (usually 14 days out)
ASID will send the final roster of registrants to the
Workshop Coordinator and Instructor. This list will
contain contact information as well as demographic
details such as organizational affiliation/membership,
previous workshop attendance, firm or company
size, etc.
3. About 7 to 10 days before the workshop, a final email
may be sent to participants with additional details
about the class.
Materials
1. Each participant will receive three books with all
required exercises and supporting materials, and two
online pretests.
2. Materials for the workshop will be shipped by FedEx
Ground, with delivery three to five days before the
workshop. Once the materials arrive, please check to
make sure that enough materials for all participants
have arrived safely.
3. For each workshop, ASID will provide a set of materials for each registrant. Unused sets of workshop
materials are not to be provided to participants may
not be sold separately and may not be kept by the
chapter. These materials must be returned immediately to ASID headquarters upon conclusion of the
workshop.
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Food & Beverage
1. STEP Workshop hosts should provide light refreshments for participants during the workshop, such as
soft drinks, water, coffee and/or snacks.
2. A lunch break should be provided on Saturday and
Sunday. Participants will receive suggestions for
local restaurants in their registration confirmation,
where they may obtain lunch at their own cost. However, the STEP Workshop host may opt to sponsor
lunch for the participants or secure outside sponsorship for lunches.
ASID Chapter Benefits
1. If space is available, the Workshop Coordinator is
entitled to participate in the workshop free of charge.
To take advantage of this opportunity the coordinator
should contact the ASID registrar at stepinfo@asid.
org to register at least two weeks before the workshop.
2. If at least $2,800 is collected, the chapter will receive
a disbursement of $25 for each participant. The
chapter should receive a check within six weeks after
the workshop is held. The purpose of these funds is
to offset the expenses of the STEP Workshop such as
refreshments or facility rental.
3. Members of both ASID and IDEC may attend one
STEP Workshop free of charge. An active IDEC
membership number must be provided at the time of
online registration and IDEC members are expected to
register through www.asid.org on a first-come, firstserved basis. Only open to professional and associate
members of IDEC.
Cancellations
1. ASID reserves the right to cancel STEP Workshops at
any time prior to the scheduled date of the class for
any reason.
2. In the event of a workshop cancellation by ASID or
the host, the sole obligation of ASID is to refund the
participant’s registration fee in full. No processing fee
will be withheld.
3. To receive a full refund, less a $35 processing fee,
participants must submit a request in writing on or
before the cancellation deadline, usually 14 days prior
to the first day of the workshop.
4. No refunds will be available after the published cancellation deadline.
5. Existing registrations are not transferable to other
workshops after the published cancellation deadline.
6. In lieu of a refund, a registrant who cannot attend
their scheduled workshop may cancel on or before
the cancellation deadline and send someone else in
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his or her place without penalty. The name, address,
e-mail address and phone number of the substitute
attendee must be given at time of cancellation. If no
name is given with the cancellation, or the cancellation is received fewer than 14 days before the workshop, then the spot will be forfeited.
Emergencies
1. In the event of an instructor emergency, ASID will
make every effort to secure a backup instructor.
2. In case of weather emergencies ASID will work with
the Workshop Coordinator to inform participants of
cancellations or rescheduled workshops.
3. An ASID headquarters staff member will be on-call
for after hours support in the event of an emergency
during your workshop weekend. Please call (202)
378-7923 for assistance.
4. In the event of a medical emergency which prevents
attendance, ASID headquarters must be notified in
writing at [email protected]. These requests will be
handled on a case-by-case basis and documentation
may be required.
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USE THIS WORKSHEET to track your workshop details during your planning process. All of
these details must be confirmed before you submit your workshop request. When you are ready,
please provide these details to ASID at www.asid.org/chapter/coordresources. Missing
information will cause a significant delay in scheduling your event. Requests submitted less
than eight weeks prior to the start of your workshop cannot be processed. Please allow up to 5-7
business days for ASID to process your request.
PLANNING
WORKSHEET
REGISTRATION FORMAT
TEAM MEMBERS
Public
Workshop Coordinator
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Materials Volunteer
Private
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
Membership Ambassador
Name:
Phone:
Email:
Address:
Marketing Volunteer
Name:
Phone:
Email:
WORKSHOP DATES
Option 1
/
Address:
/
-
/
/
Option 2
/
/
-
/
/
VENUE
Facility Name:
Closest Airport:
Address
Classroom Assigned:
Phone:
Onsight Contact Person:
Email:
REFRESHMENTS
LUNCH SPONSORS (OPTIONAL)
DIRECTIONS
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HOTELS
Please identify two hotels not more than five miles from the workshop venue.
A three star property or priced $79 to $129:
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Website:
Distance:
A four star property or priced $129 to $179
Name:
Phone:
Address:
Website:
Distance:
RESTAURANTS
1
Name:
Phone:
Website:
Distance:
Address:
2
Name:
Phone:
Website:
Distance:
Address:
3
Name:
Phone:
Website:
Distance:
Address:
NOTES:
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION FOR
PARTICIPANTS
WHAT SHOULD PARTICIPANTS BRING?
WHEN TO TAKE STEP
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Participants are encouraged to take the STEP workshop
at least four to 12 months prior to the NCIDQ exam.
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Required Materials:
Sketch and drafting pencils of at least two weights
Eraser (manual)
Architect’s scale with binder clip
Triangles (45- and 30/60- degrees or an
adjustable triangle)
Drafting tape or dots
Tracing paper (pad or roll) or 11” x 17” sheets
of vellum
Calculator (non-programmable)
Tablet for taking notes
Post-it notes (a couple of different colors & sizes)
Highlighters (two colors)
Blue and red markers
2 - 3 colored pencils
Optional:
• 1/8” grid 11” X 17” paper (a couple of sheets,
vellum if possible)
• Drafting brush
• Pencil sharpener
• Eraser shield
• Ear plugs
• Templates
–– 1/8” scale for both residential and
commercial usage
–– 36” door with 90-degree swing
–– circle template or a barrier free template
–– plumbing template
WHEN TO REGISTER
Space is filled on a first come, first served basis. To
ensure availability, participants should register online as
soon as possible.
NCIDQ & DEADLINES
December 1, 2009
Spring 2010 Application Deadline
February 1, 2010, at Midnight ET
Spring 2010 Registration Deadline*
February 15, 2010, at Midnight ET
Spring 2010 Late Registration Deadline
April 9-10, 2010
Spring 2010 NCIDQ Examination
June 1, 2010
Fall 2010 Application Deadline
August 2, 2010, at Midnight ET
2010 Registration Deadline*
August 16, 2010, at Midnight ET
2010 Late Registration Deadline
October 1-2, 2010
Fall 2010 NCIDQ Examination
December 1, 2010, at Midnight ET
Spring 2011 Application Deadline
April 1-2, 2011
Spring 2011 NCIDQ Examination
June 1, 2011, at Midnight ET
Fall 2011 Application Deadline
September 30-Oct 1, 2011 Fall 2011 NCIDQ Examination
*Deadlines are subject to change. Please refer to
www.ncidq.org for more information.
*Note: this information is also provided in the participants’
registration confirmation.
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STEP
WORKSHOP
FACULTY
THE LEADERS OF the STEP workshop are practicing educators
and designers who have been carefully selected and trained to deliver the program. Their interaction with each participant is a valuable and essential part of the STEP experience. Many of the leaders
have been involved in STEP since its inception in 1979.
Cheryl DiMenna, ASID
DiMenna received a BFA from The Maryland Institute College of Art, now known as MICA. She
majored in interior design, graduating in May of 1982. She became a professional member of the
Society upon earning her NCIDQ certificate in 1986, and is a certified interior designer in the state
of Maryland. DiMenna is a freelance designer participating in commercial, residential and healthcare
projects. Primarily she is hired for programming, space planning, construction documents, cabinetry
design and detailing, and specifications.
Dorothy Fowles, FASID
Fowles has championed socially responsible design thought her career, especially universal design
and sustainable interior design. Her chapter, “Environmentally Reponsible Lighting Design,” has been
published in Environmentally Responsible Design: Green and Sustainable Design for Interior Designers.
She is a registered interior designer in Iowa, holds NCIDQ certification, and is lighting certified. The
major focus of her design work has been hospitality venues, but she also has done residential design
consulting. Her design work has received seven national and international design awards. She is
currently working as an interior design and lighting design consultant.
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AnnMarie Jackson, ASID
Jackson received a bachelor’s degree in interior design from the University of Wisconsin Stout and
is the owner of AMI Design Inc. She earned her NCIDQ certificate in 1993. For more than 19 years,
Jackson held various design positions with several architectural firms. During the last 11 years, her
primary focus has been health care design. Some of her work has been showcased as part of the
Center for Healthcare Design. In 2005, Jackson formed AMI Design Inc. Her company works with
healthcare organizations and commercial clients across the country providing a full range of design
services.
Mark Karlen, Ph.D., ASID, AIA
Karlen is a practicing architect and designer and he has had in-depth experience in designing many
buildings, as well as a wide variety if interior design projects. In addition, he has spent many years as
an interior design educator, chairing the interior design programs at the University of Cincinnati and
Pratt institute in New York. He has authored two very popular textbooks: Space Planning Basics, and
with co-author James Benya Lighting Design Basics. Recently, Karlen has taken on the challenge of
initiating a new interior design MFA graduate program at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia.
Donna Kirby, FASID
Kirby is a practicing interior designer with over thirty years of experience in the commercial and
residential design field. Besides her undergraduate degree in design, she has a master’s degree in
interior design emphasizing accessible design. For the last fifteen years, Kirby has also worked as an
adjunct instructor in the Interior Design Department at Seminole Community College, specializing in
building code education. Her most recent accomplishment is the formation of Education in Design, a
new firm providing continuing education for interior designers and architects.
Phyllis Moore, FASID
Moore received a B S degree in interior design from the University of Alabama and is the owner of
Interior Designs in Decatur, Alabama. A charter member of the Alabama Interior Design Coalition,
Moore served as secretary, board president, co-author of the practice act passed in 2001 in the
Alabama Legislature and has actively promoted interior design legislation for more than 12 years. She
earned her NCIDQ Certificate in 1983. She served on the NCIDQ IDEP committee for four years and
has served as an NCIDQ Juror.
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Harvey Rosenberg, ASID
Rosenberg, a graduate of Pratt Institute, has taught studio design and history of interior design
and architecture courses for more than 25 years at FIT/SUNY in New York. He has taught at
Parsons, Pratt and The New York School of Interior Design. For many years he headed RMC Design
Associates, a New York City firm that specialized in office, retail and residential design.
Terry Rothgeb, ASID
Rothgeb began his studies in design at Southern Illinois University. After completing graduate
studies in interior design at the University of Missouri Columbia, he began his teaching career
at Virginia Commonwealth University. He later assumed a teaching position at the University of
Kentucky and served two terms as chair of the interior design program.
Curt Sherman, ASID, FIDEC
Sherman received a bachelor’s and master’s in interior design from UCLA. He has taught and been
responsible for interior design program direction at Washington State University, San Diego State
University and Winthrop University in South Carolina. Sherman owns Curt Sherman Interior Design
(CSID), a firm that has completed numerous residential and commercial interior design projects. He
earned his NCIDQ Certificate in 1991. He has also served as a juror for NCIDQ and in 1982 completed
a program review for the organization.
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