The 2016 Equity in Architecture Survey will seek to create a national comprehensive data set detailing current positions and career experiences of architecture school graduates. The resulting research will focus on differential experiences of women and men as well as underrepresented racial and ethnic groups. We expect to provide insights into talent retention in firms by exploring pinch points that influence decisions to leave the profession as well as factors that promote satisfying and sustainable careers in the industry for all architectural professionals.
The survey will remain open by email invitation until April 1. On average, the online survey should take 20-25 minutes to complete. The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture will serve as the research partner for the project.
Key research goals/objectives for the 2016 Equity in Architecture Survey include:
- Compare the current positions and career experiences of female and male architecture school graduates nationwide, including current architectural professionals and those who no longer practice architecture.
- Identify career pinch points associated with these experiences, highlighting ways in which women experience these career pinch points differently from their male counterparts.
- Highlight individual attitudes and behaviors as well as employer-provided benefits and practices that contribute to success in navigating these pinch points. Conversely, identify behaviors and practices that correlate with negative outcomes.
For additional information about the survey, please visit http://www.eqxdesign.com.
Thank you for your time and we hope that you will participate in this important study that will benefit the future advancement of the entire profession.
Aaron Jon Hyland, AIA
AIA San Francisco President
Rosa Sheng, AIA
AIA San Francisco Treasurer
Equity by Design Founding Chair
Annelise Pitts, Associate AIA
Equity by Design Chair of Research |
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