Student Chapter Application
The Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning and Design (ISAPD) is an organization focused on increasing international knowledge, consciousness, and appreciation of Indigenous architecture, planning, and design, inclusive of landscape architecture and environmental design, in academia and the professional realm. ISAPD works toward fundamentally supporting and increasing the representation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, First Nations, Aboriginal Australians, Māori, and other Indigenous Scholars and Peoples in these fields.

The name of this organization is the “Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning and Design”. The acronym is “ISAPD.”

Individual members of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning and Design are considered “Indigenous Scholars of Architecture, Planning and Design.”

ISAPD seeks to support members individually and to foster chapter forming in all capacities. Each academic institution has its own requirements to be considered an affiliate student organization. The number of members to qualify as a student group, for example, varies across institutions. If the number of members to qualify as a student organization of your academic institution is less than three, then less than three chairs are acceptable to be considered an ISAPD student chapter.

Please note that ISAPD student members do not need to be associated with a chapter to be considered a member of ISAPD. If your academic institution does not have the number of ISAPD student members necessary to form a student organization, you may still be involved with the ISAPD organization, other ISAPD chapters and engage with your ISAPD regions.

The ISAPD Chapter Application will be a proposal for ISAPD chapters to be associated with ISAPD.

All members of the student chapter must submit a student membership application individually.

Document Checklist:
1: Complete ISAPD Chapter Information (Title, Acronym, Region, etc.)
2: Advisor + Governing Council must sign the bylaws
3: Submit a list of the chapter’s active membership
4: Summarize the chapter’s intent to research, establish, or support
the tribal land acknowledgement for the respective institution.
5: Outline the chapter’s big picture and specific goals or vision.

Membership is Free.

Questions? Contact admin@isapd.org
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Student Chapter Title 
e.g. Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design at (Academic Institution Name)
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Student Chapter Acronym 
e.g. ISAPD (Academic Institution Acronym)
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Academic Institution
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Student Chapter Region

The 15 ISAPD Regions are established with consideration for geography, climate, and biome communities. 

ISAPD Regions are based on regions established by RESOLVE, an organization that envisions a less polarized world with a shared commitment to transforming ambitious ideas into real benefits for people, communities, and ecosystems.

Read more about RESOLVE here:
https://www.resolve.ngo/about.htm

ISAPD members, student chapters, and professional chapters are united under ISAPD and are further affiliated with an ISAPD region based on their current location, past location, or interest.

Members can be affiliated with more than one region. Chapters are affiliated with the region the academic institution is located in. Members and chapters are affiliated with regions to share and upbuild geographic and cultural knowledge related to building and constructing within the specific natural regions. 

Find out which “Biome” region you are located in here: 
https://ecoregions.appspot.com/ 
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Chapter Advisor
Every ISAPD chapter must have an active faculty or staff advisor within their respective academic institution who serves as their chapter Advisor. The Advisor shall support the chapter by providing guidance on chapter activities and introducing opportunities to the chapter that may otherwise be out of reach.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Know and genuinely support the ISAPD purpose
  • Know and support membership
  • Meet with the Governing Council no less than twice a semester
  • Actively follow chapter activities and provide suggested direction on appropriate chapter initiatives
  • Be knowledgeable and advise the membership on the respective academic institution’s requirements for student organization qualifications and procedures
  • Offer guidance on project management, group management, time management, problem solving, and goal setting
The Chapter Advisor acknowledges to support the aims and objectives of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and better oneself and community through respectful and productive efforts.
Chapter Advisor Name *
Chapter Advisor Email *
Chapter Advisor Phone
Governing Council
The Executive Board, referred to as the Governing Council or the Council, is composed of up to three Chair positions, representing the accredited Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Environmental Design programs at the academic institution.

When possible, the composition of the Governing Council shall reflect each eligible level of degree at the academic institution—one undergraduate-, one graduate-, and one doctorate-level student from any of the accredited Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Environmental Design programs at the academic institution.

If a degree level is not represented, the remaining Chairs are responsible for the continual activity of ISAPD and for involving associate members, agent members, and fellow members at a capacity, including as Chairs, as necessary.

The Council will consider changes to the bylaws and will initiate and accept proposals for the chapter’s activities and commitments. No commitments may be made for the chapter without the express vote of the Council. Decisions must be passed by the majority of the Council.

The corresponding Chair roles of Treasurer, Manager, and Secretary, are highly encouraged however, Chairs may select roles according to ability and interest.

Additional roles may be implemented at the discretion of the Governing Council.

If any of the Chairs do not fulfill their duties, the Council may choose to elect another ISAPD member as Chair. 

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Ensuring chapter activities and projects properly align with ISAPD’s purpose
  • Actively proposing, participating, and contributing to ISAPD projects
  • Preparing and filing reports or applications required to establish the ISAPD
  • Chapter as a student organization within the respective academic institution
  • Attending all chapter meetings
  • Calling special meetings of the chapter
  • Attending ISAPD meetings
  • Representing the ISAPD chapter at official functions
  • Maintaining contact with the Chapter Advisor
  • Maintaining contact with ISAPD
  • Maintaining contact with chapter alumni
  • Maintaining contact with affiliated chapters
  • Scheduling all activities of the chapter
  • Obtaining appropriate facilities for chapter activities
  • Remaining fair and impartial during chapter decision-making processes
  • Be committed to vote
  • Coordinating organization elections
  • Recording and archiving all chapter activities
Doctorate Chair
Doctorate Chair shall be responsible for liaison with the academic institution’s administration, obtaining the academic institution’s approval and coordinating ISAPD activities with the academic institution. They also serve as the liaison between ISAPD, the academic institution’s doctorate students, and faculty.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Keep all financial records of the chapter
  • Pay chapter bills
  • Prepare, present, and make accessible financial reports to the Council
  • Prepare an annual budget
  • Prepare all budget requests for funding
  • Be familiar with accounting procedures and policies
  • Seek sponsors for the chapter and society
  • Organize fundraising events
  • Advise Council on financial matters
The Doctorate Chair shall serve as the Treasurer. As the financial officer of the ISAPD chapter, the Treasurer is authorized to receive and disburse all funds under the direction of the Council and in conformance with the academic institution. If the ISAPD chapter has access to funds through their respective academic institution, the Treasurer shall be responsible for managing the account in accordance with the Council. The Treasurer is responsible for regularly communicating the financial status of the Chapter to the Council, preparing and presenting a formal budget report twice during each semester.

The Doctorate Chair acknowledges to support the aims and objectives of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and better oneself and community through respectful and productive efforts.
Doctorate Chair Name *
Doctorate Chair Email *
Graduate Chair
The Graduate Chair shall be responsible for directing and managing public relations, collecting and maintaining all official chapter documentation, and serving as a liaison between the chapter, the academic institution’s graduate students, and faculty.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Coordinate and manage all official documentation for the chapter
  • Direct and manage public relations for the chapter
  • Garner and coordinate funding for the chapter
  • Recruit members for the chapter
  • Assign duties to Chairs and Membership
  • Ensure that planning and promotion of activities proceed in a timely manner
  • Call regular and special meetings with full membership
  • Initiate and maintain chapter website
  • Assist chapter members in the implementation of projects or events
The Graduate Chair shall serve as the Manager. The Manager shall direct and manage all chapter events, actively recruit chapter members, assign responsibilities for ISAPD projects, and assist membership on all projects.

The Graduate Chair acknowledges to support the aims and objectives of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and better oneself and community through respectful and productive efforts.
Graduate Chair Name *
Graduate Chair Email *
Undergraduate Chair
The Undergraduate Chair shall be responsible for organizing social and cultural activities initiated by the chapter and serve as a liaison between the chapter, the academic institution’s undergraduate students, and faculty.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Keep a record of all activities of the chapter
  • Create and distribute agendas for each meeting of the chapter
  • Schedule and notify all members of meetings
  • Schedule all chapter meetings with the full membership
  • Coordinate and conduct Council election and appointments
  • Photograph and keep an archive of chapter activities
  • Initiate and maintain chapter social media
The Undergraduate Chair shall serve as the Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain complete and accurate records for chapter membership, minutes of meetings, roll call, and keep track of the chapter’s project and event schedule.

The Undergraduate Chair acknowledges to support the aims and objectives of the Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design, and better oneself and community through respectful and productive efforts.
Undergraduate Chair Name *
Undergraduate Chair Email *
Chapter Membership

Submit a list of active members within the chapter. Include the following information: 
Member Name, Member Email, Membership Type (Full, Associate, Agent, Fellow, Other), Tribal  Affiliation (If Applicable)
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Chapter Projects & Activities 
ISAPD student chapters are actively involved in their respective school’s formal community and contribute to academic conversations through a variety of chapter-initiated and collaborative projects. Each school has its own identity and resource base to complement and strengthen its ISAPD student chapter.

All ISAPD chapters must write or maintain a tribal land acknowledgement for their respective academic institution. All ISAPD chapters must complete at least one project in addition to
the land acknowledgement over the course of two years.

ISAPD chapters must submit proposals or be invited to present work at an ISAPD, AICAE, AIA, or other appropriate conference at least once every two years after the chapter's formation.

  • MEETINGS: Meetings shall be held on a regular basis as deemed necessary by the Governing
    Council. Special meetings shall be called upon when necessary.
  • QUORUM: A quorum of at least two thirds of the Council is necessary before business can be
    transacted or motions made or passed. Motions shall be decided upon by a simple
    majority of the quorum.
  • ELECTIONS: Elections to fill Governing Council seats for the following year shall be held once
    a year in the spring. All ISAPD members of the chapter vote to fill the Governing
    Council positions.
  • CONTACT WITH ISAPD: The Governing Council of each ISAPD chapter shall meet with ISAPD at the beginning of each semester to share current and past ISAPD chapter projects and spark potential future projects.
  • DUAL MEMBERSHIP: ISAPD members may be members of other organizations, such the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers or another Indigenous architecture-related organization. When applicable, full members are encouraged to be active members
    of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers (AICAE) for the duration of their program studies at the academic institution.
Refer to the ISAPD Chapter Kit for the founding chapter's work and further project ideas. 
Chapter Goals

Summarize the chapter’s intent to research, establish, or support the tribal land acknowledgement for the respective institution.
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Chapter Goals

Outline the chapter’s big picture and specific goals or vision for the future.

What projects does the student chapter want to accomplish? What programs or opportunities does the chapter's school provide to showcase or further the project vision?

(Potential Project Ideas: suggested library acquisitions, exhibition design or curation, travel, design competitions, academic writing, collaboration, speaking events, community service, create an art object)
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Student Chapter Kit
Refer to the ISAPD Chapter Kit for the founding chapter's work, further project ideas, social media procedures, logo download, and more.

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