UTC Interior Design Alliance (UTC IDA)
Purpose: The purpose of the alliance is to stay central to the goals and objectives of all design organizations that promote the profession of Interior Design.
Objectives: the objectives of this Chapter shall be:
- To promote further understanding of the Interior Design Profession through speakers, trips and other events
- To promote leadership, fellowship, cooperation and communication between professionals and students
- To facilitate the preparation of students to assume responsibility as future Interior Design professionals
Membership Eligibility Requirements: UTC interior design students may participate in the UTC IDA events as a member as long as they hold current membership in an organization that promotes the profession of interior design (i.e. ASID, CSI, NKBA, IIDA, AIA, NEWH, etc). They must also pay a $5.00 alliance membership fee. The membership fee will allow a member membership from September 1 through August 31, and must be renewed every year, contingent on membership with a professional organization.
ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) chapter at UTC offers students a chance to invest in their future as interior designers. With opportunities such as networking with professionals, involvement within the community, attending seminars, entering competitions and leadership roles, our student members have a chance to advance in the interior design profession while at U.T.C.
www.asid.orgCSI
The student chapter of Construction Specification Institute (CSI) was developed to allow students to bridge the gap between the school environment and the professional world of commercial construction. Whether you're an undergraduate interior design major or an experienced construction professional reinventing your role in the industry, CSI has valuable contacts you can use.
www.csinet.org
