Start a Student Chapter at Your School
(For NKBA Accredited/Supported Programs Only)
Now is the time to give your student body a priceless experience by starting an NKBA student chapter on your campus. The NKBA continues to offer a yearly renewable grant of $500 for new student chapters or existing chapters with submittal of the proper paperwork. Does an Interior Design club already exist on campus? Why not add the NKBA to the list of organizations that students can join? The NKBA by-laws have changed to increase the officers from three to four, making combining with other organizations even easier. The positions open are President, Vice President/President elect, Secretary, and Treasurer. To qualify for the $500 grant, submission of the roster of elected officers and the Financial/Activity Report form is due on November 30th.
Volunteer To Be an NKBA Student Chapter Officer
Volunteering as an NKBA student chapter officer is a rewarding experience that provides opportunities to network with professionals and ascertain leadership qualities. NKBA student officers enjoy many of the privileges of our professional leaders, such as an invitation to participate in the regional training meeting held bi-annually. Attend a regional meeting and the NKBA will pay for all of the officers and a coordinator to attend.
Host a Joint Student/Professional Chapter Meeting
There are more than 70 professional NKBA chapters and subchapters across North America that meet regularly to advance the NKBA's mission and goals. The chapter meetings usually have both an educational and networking food component. NKBA members promote interaction between students and professionals; they volunteer to mentor students, serve as advisors to educational programs, and sponsor a variety of student activities, including career days, competitions, outings, and local chapter meetings. To find your local professional chapter, click here. <- link to chapters