Fiscal Year 2022 has been a year of rapid change for NCARB, driven by continued collaboration and thought leadership within and outside the architecture industry. We have ensured that our operations align with industry best practices, adapted to the changes necessitated by the ongoing pandemic, and explored new ways to remain innovative and responsive. While many organizational initiatives have come to fruition over the past year, there are others that are just beginning. Our commitment to going further for our members, customers, and the public is detailed in this report, which highlights progress made in each of the six objectives identified in NCARB’s Strategic Plan.
Thanks to the commitment of the entire NCARB community, we were able to improve and add to many of our core services—including launching new free practice exams for the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®). We also migrated to a new test delivery partner, introduced testing accommodations for candidates who speak or read English as a Second Language, and updated several key documents used by our member licensing boards. This fiscal year, we also released the 11th edition of our annual data report, NCARB by the Numbers—offering new and exclusive insights on the path to licensure. We conducted our once-in-a-decade Analysis of Practice study, exploring the current practice of architecture by reaching out to thousands of architects, designers, educators, and emerging professionals to better understand how they work, collaborate, and protect the public. Additionally, our staff continued critical outreach to students, licensure candidates, and architects, raising awareness regarding NCARB’s mission and improvements to our core programs. Our growing partnerships and enhanced data capabilities are allowing us to evaluate the impact that NCARB’s programs have on diversity, equity, and inclusion both in the profession as a whole and within our own communities.
Our role in the arena of advocacy is constantly evolving as we continue to promote reasonable regulation and collaborate with advocacy partners on issues central to the practice of architecture. We are committed to ensuring our key stakeholders can educate and inform legislators about the value of reasonable regulation. As an organization, we continue to explore the future of the profession and identify ways to take full advantage of evolving opportunities to go further in our mission.
In this report, you’ll find:
- A timeline of our key efforts from July 2021 to June 2022.
- An update on our services and initiatives based on our Strategic Plan’s six measurable objectives: Program and Service Excellence; Awareness in the Architecture Community; Stakeholder Systems, Tools, and Resources; Data Analysis and Thought Leadership; Advocacy Support, Outreach, and Influence; and Future- Focused Research and Development.
- Volunteer reports featuring highlights from our Board of Directors and committees.
- An overview of NCARB’s organizational structure, business updates, the current NCARB Bylaws, and financial statements.
The FY22 NCARB Annual Report offers insight into our work throughout the past year as we continued our mission to collaborate with the 55 U.S. licensing boards to serve the public through the regulation of architecture. On behalf of the Council, it is our pleasure to welcome you to the FY22 NCARB Annual Report.
