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CAED Student Council
Made up of representatives from all of the clubs within the college. Primarily, the council acts as a liaison to and from ASI, but in addition they facilitate communication among students and organize college-wide events. Elections are held toward the end of Spring quarter.
Architecture Department College-Based Fee Steering Committee
A student elected intermediary between students, administrators and faculty. Its function is to ensure that student input is acknowledged, and to make students aware of administrative decisions and allocations of the supplemental college-based academic fee.
AIAS
The American Institute of Architecture Students organization introduces students to the profession on a local and a national level. The club organizes workshops, speakers, and social events to complement the curriculum and foster a lasting relationship with the profession.
2007-2008 AIAS Officers
- President, Joanna Pong, 2nd Year Rep.
- Secretary, Helen To, 2nd Year Rep.
- Treasurer, Jenny Chang, 5th Year Rep.
Faculty Ombudsman
- Advisor, Robert Arens
Alpha Rho Chi
A national co-ed club designed to “organize and unite in fellowship the architectural (and allied arts) students in the universities and colleges of America...” The Cal Poly chapter, known as the Daedelus Chapter, was established in 1980, and draws members from all CAED departments.
Daedelus Chapter Archives Page
Design Village
The club that organizes, promotes and executes a national Design/Build Experimental Structure Competition in Poly Canyon coinciding with Open House. The event has been hosted at Poly for over 30 years, and encourages participation by students throughout the CAED.
CSI
The Cal Poly CSI Chapter is affiliated with the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). CSI is the umbrella organization for the entire construction industry. The CSI Affiliate Chapter includes architecture, construction management, and engineering majors. Each year the student chapter sponsors a Construction Science Forum that includes a product show, technical workshops, keynote speakers, and a student design competition.
DBIA
The Cal Poly DBIA Chapter is a student affiliate of Design Build Institute of America (DBIA). Design-build is a project delivery system wherein a single entity provides comprehensive design and construction services to an owner under a single contract. The Design-Build Institute of America believes that integrated facilities delivery possesses fundamental advantages over traditional project delivery methods practiced in the United States.
SCARAB (Not Currently Active)
A National Honorary Service Organization that has distinguished members from the entire CAED. As a vehicle of community service both on and off campus, SCARAB complements the academic education of CAED students with “hands-on” experience.
BEEP
The BEEP program allows students to work with a faculty member for one quarter in a local elementary school teaching concepts related to the built environment.