Letter From the Executive Vice President Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA
Executive Vice President Lenore M. Lucey, FAIA, celebrates 10 years with the Council and announces two new vice president positions and a restructuring of the Council office.

Introducing ARE 4.0: Providing Exam Content in a New Wrapper
In July 2008, NCARB launched ARE 4.0, which updated and improved the exam format by combining graphic and multiple-choice divisions. ARE 4.0 emphasizes the problem-solving skills architects regularly use in day-to-day practice.

New Exam Questions Are a Sign of Things to Come
Alternate Item Type (AIT) questions include "check-all-that-apply" and "fill-in-the-blank" questions.

Revisiting NCARB's Practice Analysis: Update to Take Place in Mid-2007
NCARB conducts its second Practice Analysis.

A New Twist on the IDPCC
The group formerly known as the Intern Development Program Coordinating Committee has a new name: the Intern Development Program Advisory Committee. Although subtle, the change signifies a more accurate representation of the committee's work and purpose.

My Council Record @ ncarb.org: Harnessing Technology to Better Serve Council Record Holders
Want to check on the status of your application for the NCARB Certificate? Need to renew your Council Record? Itching to know if your IDP training units have been accepted? Then visit the My Council Record section of the NCARB web site for personalized information about your Council Record!

Sustainability and BIM Projects Receive First-ever NCARB Prize Grants
NCARB has chosen proposals from the University of Kansas Center for Research and North Dakota State University as the inaugural recipients of its NCARB Prize Grant program. In its first year, the Prize Grant initiative attracted 16 entries from accredited programs of architecture. Grants are awarded for innovative and risk-taking projects that support the integration of practice and education.

2007 Annual Meeting Preview: Denver
Frontier outpost and cosmopolitan city. Mountain vistas and world-class architecture. Brewpubs and baseball. Denver offers a little bit of something for everyone, including those who will attend NCARB's 2007 Annual Meeting and Conference in late June.

Architectural Acoustics: Can You Hear Me Now?
"With some understanding of basic acoustical principles, how materials and structures control sound, many problems can be avoided altogether or, at least, solved in the early stages of the project at greatly reduced cost."

North Dakota MBE Bonnie Staiger Redefines Leadership—and Flourishes
Bonnie Staiger not only leads the North Dakota State Board of Architecture, but she also is executive director of AIA North Dakota. By concurrently guiding two complimentary thought distinct organizations, Staiger has developed a rich perspective about regulating and advocating for the profession of architecture.

News Briefs
News Briefs: In Memoriam: Daniel Boone, FAIA Staff Milestones NCARB Past President Honored for Longstanding Contributions to the Profession

NCARB Programs Lend a Record-keeping Hand to Member Boards
As part of its efforts to help Member Boards streamline their operations, NCARB offers two data-entry and record-keeping programs—Direct Eligibility and Direct Registration—that help guide the Boards through the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) eligibility process.

Member Board Round Up
News from NCARB's Member Boards.