:: Welcome to IDEC eNEWS
:: Election of New Board of Directors
:: Professional Members vote on By-Law Revisions
:: Your perspective matters to us!
:: A Call for Corporate Sponsors
:: IDEC Foundation Graduate Scholars
:: 2007 Annual Conference Auction Alert!
:: "Design and Social Justice" 2007 Annual Conference
:: Nominations for Merit Awards

  
  

This is the first edition of a communications vehicle that you, as a member of IDEC, will be receiving at least monthly. The eNews will be assembled on a regular basis in an effort to let you know what is happening throughout the organization and what you can anticipate in the coming days, weeks, and months.

While the IDEC e-RECORD will look backward and celebrate the accomplishments of the organization and it's members, the IDEC eNEWS will be forward looking, keeping you informed of important events and opportunities that you will not want to miss. It will be a place where you can learn about beneficial conferences, calls for abstract submissions, as well as other information that is critical to your career journey as an interior design educator. It is not intended to replace the memberships use of Yahoo! List serve! It will however, focus on benefiting the whole organization. Enjoy!
  
  

Over the next few months, we will be asking you to participate in a series of short surveys related to your membership with IDEC. We have found that there is a great deal we want to know about you so that we can serve you better. The face of your IDEC Member Benefits in the future may be impacted by your participation in these surveys. Please click on the link below and take 10 minutes to help us serve you better!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=494452764385
  
  

Up to ten (10) graduate students who desire to become interior design educators will be given a scholarship for $1000 each to help with funding to the 2007 IDEC Annual Conference. Submissions must be post marked by November 15, 2006. For Eligibility requirements, applications, and selection criteria click on the following link or cut and past it into your search engine.

http://www.idec.org/conferences/07call_for_applications.pdf
  
  

A longstanding tradition of the Annual IDEC Conference is returning with the Austin Conference. Conference planners are gearing up for the annual auction which historically raises funds for student scholarships. A Steelcase Think Chair and a Walnut Stool from Herman Miller are the first items committed for this fundraiser. Erli Gronberg who is soliciting items for a conference fundraiser would love to hear what item you have secured for the auction.

Also, we encourage each school unit to begin assembling a great basket of “goodies” unique to your school or region (ie, all orange products from Florida!) and these will be raffled off at the time of the auction. Join the fun! Participate!
  
  

SAVE THE DATES: March 7-11, 2006. This is one conference you will not want to miss! Our host committee out of The University of Texas at Austin, led by Nancy Kwalleck, is preparing a terrific line up of events - TEXAS STYLE!!! From the comforts of the Austin Hilton to the horseback trails and banquet facilities of White Fences Equestrian Center, you will not want to miss this opportunity. Make your hotel reservations early as space is limited. Look for your registration brochure in the mail in November and don't miss out on the early bird registration fee ($329).
  

This award honors meritorious service by an IDEC member or non-member alike to the Interior Design Educators Council or interior design education. It is intended to recognize sustained and notable contributions over and above that expected by virtue of appointment or relationship to IDEC. Priority will be given to recognizing meritorious contributions to IDEC. Any IDEC member in good standing can nominate a person or company for the Merit Award. Deadline for form, nominee's resume, and four letters of recommendation is November 10, 2006.