Membership Fees
The Board requires members to pay a one time fee that covers admin costs for each Board Member. This only happens when your application is approved. If your application is not approved you will receive a letter in the mail explaining why your application was denied.
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| Staff | $299.99 |
| Faculty | $499.99 |
| Officer | $699.99 |
The Board has a rank system or hierarchy set up within it to allow for upward mobility and to provide a clear chain of command.
We feel this contributes to the effectiveness, efficiency, and cohesion of the Board, enabling us to fulfill our missions successfully while maintaining discipline and order.
Because of this we have broken up our membership fees into three categories or types; Staff, Faculty, and Officer.
When a Board Member moves up in membership type they are also required to pay the balance of the fee, or a top up fee, for the next membership level.
For example, moving from a Staff Board Member to a Faculty Board Member or from Faculty Board Member to Officer Board Member, all require a top up fee.
The Board has three membership types. Staff, Faculty, and Officer. Each member is entitled to pay based on their rank. This pay comes from Board fees, events, functions, and Board activities.
In addition, Board members will also receive stock options based on their rank. Board Members will earn votes based on their rank and time in service.
Each type serves a specific purpose and is designed to match your current experience in the workforce. If your current workforce experience will conflict with a membership type, the Board may approve your membership application and appoint you a membership type that matches your current status in the workforce. Take a look below to learn more about each type.
A Staff Board Member is a general member. If you are unsure about what role you want to take or which duties you want to take on, the staff membership is a great option.
Requirements
You must pass an ethical assessment and be in good standing within the design and research communities. You must have a working knowledge of the design and research communities. You must either have a bachelors degree in design or research appropriate fields, or have equivalent work experience, the Board will overlook this requirement if you show evidence that you are working towards an advanced academic degree or if you have a valid practitioner's license.
Terms
Staff Board Members do not have terms as they are not functioning in a role that requires a term, however, all members must remain on the board for a minimum of 3 years from the date they swear in.
Traditional Educational Backgrounds What is an Ethical Assessment?*Starting at 300, members may be awarded more stocks based on time and service and as recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty.
A Faculty Board Member is a member with a role or position in the Board. This is someone who heads a committee or who is in charge of a small team.
Requirements
You must pass an ethical assessment and be in good standing within the design and research communities. You must obtain a masters degree or equivalent work experience in the design and research communities.
Terms
Faculty Board Members are required to serve a minimum of 3 years in their appointed roles.
*Starting at 600, members may be awarded more stocks based on time and service and as recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty.
An Officer Board Member is an appointed member who has been chosen to hold an officer level position. These are positions such as Chair or Secretary. Officers are in charge of larger teams.
Requirements
You must pass an ethical assessment and be in good standing within the design and research communities. You must obtain a doctorate degree or equivalent work experience in the design and research communities.
Terms
Officer Board Members are required to serve a minimum of 3 years in their appointed roles.
*Starting at 1200, members may be awarded more stocks based on time and service and as recognition for going above and beyond the call of duty.
Members will have more skin in the game when they provide a monetary token to show their sincerity and dedication to the Board.
We have less turnover and we are more likely to see members show up to meetings and key events.
We also use the membership fees to cover administrative costs such as website fees, and member emails.
The Board will vote to meritoriously advance its members, every year in February. These members shall have their fees waived and are not required to pay any fee.
The Board may only award 1 meritorious advancement per year.
The Board will vote to award scholarships for a max of 3 candidates per year. Scholarship awardees shall have all fees waived and will not be required to pay Board fees. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please contact the Board Secretary.
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