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ProPEL January 21, 2025 | 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT
Competencies for Architectural Licensure: How They Can Inform Education, and Education Can Inform the Future Licensing Process
Online Discussion
January 21, 2025
7:00–8:30pm ET / 4:00-5:30pm PT
Competencies for Architectural Licensure: How They Can Inform Education, and Education Can Inform the Future Licensing Process
Join representatives from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) as they share insights into how the recent launch of the NCARB Competency Standard for Architects is guiding decision-making about future licensing programs. As NCARB explores innovative ways to validate individuals’ competency and reduce redundancy in the licensure process, the role of education becomes even more integral. This session invites you to engage with NCARB and ACSA colleagues to discuss and help shape the next steps in the evolution of the licensing process.
SPEAKERS
Jared Zurn, SR. Vice President, Programs
Zurn collaborates across the Council and guides the evolution of current programs that support licensure and the ongoing development of licensure processes for the future. He joined the Council in 2008 working in ARE development and oversaw all aspects of the examination including the development, operations, security, and implementation of ARE 5.0. Before joining NCARB, Zurn operated a sole proprietorship in northwest Minnesota and served as faculty of the Architectural Technology program and Division Chair at Minnesota State Community and Technical College where he led in the areas of curriculum development, course assessment, and program outcome assessment.
Zurn earned his professional degree from North Dakota State University, a Master of Public Administration degree from Old Dominion University and is a Certified Association Executive.
Jeremy Fretts, Assistant Vice President of Policy + International Relations
Fretts oversees the ongoing education and continuing education efforts across NCARB including investigating how education can efficiently integrate into the licensing process. Before joining NCARB, he worked as a designer and project architect at various firms in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Fretts is passionate about helping architects and the architectural profession become their best through excellence in education, training, and management practices.
Jeremy received his B. Arch. from Ball State University and M.A. in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University. He is a registered architect in Virginia and Indiana and has extensive volunteer leadership experience.
