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Greetings,
Welcome to the February edition of the QLetter, your electronic source for NCIDQ news and updates, industry announcements and calls to action.
Welcome all new NCIDQ Certificate holders!
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What's New At NCIDQ
We've had a lot of changes over the past few months. We wanted to remind you of what's changed and encourage you to see for yourself!
 Web site Redesign
- NCIDQ is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved Web site.
The new site is designed to improve the user experience. The new Web site has
greater functionality and appeal and is focused around a more
audience-specific experience, allowing you to search for information
you want by determining which audience group best defines you. Check it out now at www.ncidq.org.
 New Blog - NCIDQ has launched a new blog - Inside the Q - that focuses on all facets of NCIDQ, from insider tips on application process to special messages from NCIDQ's Executive Director. View the new blog here.
 Online Shopping Cart
- NCIDQ has created an online shopping cart in order to provide a more
convenient, seamless way to place orders. QShop allows you to
purchase all of NCIDQ's products through secure credit card
transactions. You can create accounts, track shipments and manage your
orders with ease. Visit QShop now!
You can now purchase continuing education monographs online and still receive your 10% discount! View the coupon to the left to get your 10% off access code.
 Social Media Platforms - NCIDQ is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.
Join us on Facebook! We are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest social media
trends and will be unveiling new ways to communicate in the coming
months. Start a discussion, ask us questions, get fast NCIDQ news and updates or simply connect with other designers!
 New Exam Prep Materials
- NCIDQ has released new exam prep material for its updated exam. The
Section 3 practice design problem and online solutions are now for sale. Coming soon are two new
multiple-choice online practice tests. For more
information about these new study materials, click here, or read more below.
 Webinar Videos - We have created a new method of relaying information to you - pre-recorded webinar videos! Now you can experience our webinars on your own time, fast-forwarding to the information you care about. You can share these webinar videos with your friends or save them to watch when you want.
In our first published webinar video, listen to NCIDQ's Executive Director Jeffrey F. Kenney discuss the test standards used to produce the NCIDQ Examination or learn about the content of the updated exam from NCIDQ's Exam Manager Andrew Stafford. You can download and view this recorded presentation anytime straight from our Web site or watch it instantly on our newly created YouTube channel.
If you or someone you know wishes to attend one of our regularly scheduled live webinars, click here to view our schedule and sign up.
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Introducing the 2010 NCIDQ Board of Directors
At the Annual Council of Delegates Meeting held in San Antonio, Texas last November, the 2010 NCIDQ Board of Directors was introduced. The NCIDQ Council of Delegates voted for the new Board prior to the meeting.
There are eight Directors, including a President, President-Elect, Past President, four Directors and one Public Member on the NCIDQ Board. The President, President-Elect and Past President each serve a one-year term for each position. All other Directors are elected to serve two-year terms.
The 2010 NCIDQ President is Kimberly Marks (Texas). Patty Blaser (New Jersey), will serve as President-Elect, and Deborah Steinmetz (Louisiana), will serve as Past President.
Serving with them are current Directors serving their second year - Kim Ciesynski (Nevada) and Mary Jane Grigsby (Florida), as well as new Directors John Klai (Nevada) and Laurie McRae (Georgia). The new public member is Cynthia Allen (Virginia).
To learn more about our Board of Directors, click here.
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Fall 2009 Exam Results Released
The results are in for the October 2009 NCIDQ Examination. Below are the pass rates for each exam section.
- Section I (Principles and Practices of Interior Design): 74%
- Section II (Contract Documents and Administration): 66%
- Section III (Schematics and Design Development): 68%
The next NCIDQ Examination will be offered April 9-10, 2010 in its new format. For more information on the content of the updated exam, click here. For information on upcoming NCIDQ Exam dates and deadlines, click here. |
Annual Renewal Notices Coming Soon
For those of you who renew in the spring, your annual renewal notices are being sent soon. We wanted to remind you to keep your contact information updated in MyNCIDQ to ensure you receive NCIDQ notices.
As an active Certificate holder, you will continue to receive the following benefits:
- Online Listing - Choose to make your professional data available on QSearch, an online tool for employers and clients to locate active NCIDQ Certificate holders.
- Savings - Receive 10% off NCIDQ continuing education monographs. (See coupon on left for promotional code.)
- Mobility - Request free, official verification of your education, experience and examination provided to any jurisdiction.
- Online Access - Log into MyNCIDQ to change your address, view and print your CE transcript, renew your Certificate online and request other NCIDQ services.
- News Updates - Stay informed about your profession with NCIDQ's free QLetter newsletter, e-mailed to you monthly.
- Volunteer Opportunities - Ensure the strong future of your profession by serving as an NCIDQ volunteer, sharing your expertise, networking with professionals from across the United States and Canada and earning free CEUs.
Click here to access your MyNCIDQ record to update your information.
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New Educator Resources
Educators - Do you need practice problems for your students? NCIDQ is discounting its remaining inventory of old practice design problems. These problems are no longer current and do not reflect the content of the current practicum exam.
However, they can be extremely effective as classroom tools to help students develop their space planning abilities, learn how to apply relevant codes and standards and specify appropriate wall types, lighting fixtures and finishes.
Special offer for Certificate holder educators! Buy one copy and we will provide you with a copyright release form so that you can make copies for your students. Simply tell us your Certificate number and institution name in the "Comments" box on the payment page of our online store.
Quantities are limited and all sales are final. Due to this special pricing, we are unable to offer additional discounts.
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Sincerely,
NCIDQ
E-mail: news@ncidq.org
Phone: 202-721-0220
Fax: 202-721-0221
Web Site: http://www.ncidq.org
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