Represent CLARB on LA CES committees

CLARB's appointed volunteers help maintain standards for evaluating professional development and continuing education programs by representing CLARB on three Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA CES) committees: Administrative, Application Review and Monitoring. Participating organizations appoint one representative to each committee for a term of three years, with one third of the members of each committee appointed each year.

The LA CES program is administered through a collaboration of landscape architecture organizations, including:

  • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
  • Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
  • Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA)
  • Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB)
  • Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB)
  • Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)

These organizations have agreed on the LA CES Approved Provider Guidelines and are responsible for program management and oversight. ASLA provides staffing and overhead for program administration, including: management and maintenance of the online, searchable LA CES course database; committee and customer service support; and accounting, communications/marketing and other professional/technical resources. ASLA reports to the Administrative Committee on program operations and finances at least annually.

Eligibility: Volunteers must be CLARB Member Board Executives, Staff or Members

Committees

Application Review Committee

  • Review approximately 1-2 applications per week at 15 minutes each
  • Applications typically received on a weekly basis for 35-40 weeks per year
  • One member per organization
  • Three year term

Barbara Geiger
CLARB Representative 2024-2026

Monitoring Committee

  • Review between 8-10 providers at one hour each
  • Active throughout the duration of the Monitoring Process (June - October)
  • Two members per organization
  • Three year term
Shana Bryant
CLARB Representative 2024-2026


Avis Pearson
CLARB Representative 2022-2024

Administrative Committee

  • Provide responsible management and oversight of the program and its committees
  • One member per organization
  • Three year term

George “Rip” Weaver
CLARB Representative  2023-2025

Charges and responsibilities

Application Review Committee

  • Review all applications received for completeness and qualification under LA CES criteria for approved provider status
  • Contact applicants if clarification of information is needed
  • Make a determination for acceptance, deferral, or denial within thirty business days of receipt

Monitoring Committee

  • Annually review a minimum of ten percent of approved providers to verify compliance with LA CES guidelines and procedures
  • Notify approved providers in writing of any failure to comply and the need to demonstrate compliance within a thirty day probationary period from receipt of notification
  • If approved providers fail to comply with conditions for acceptance by the end of the thirty day probationary period, withdraw registration and remove the providers from the LA CES program

Administrative Committee

  • Provide responsible management and oversight of the program and its committees
  • Establish and amend existing provider guidelines, approval criteria, application and monitoring processes, privileges and benefits
  • Set provider fees
  • Review and render binding and final decisions in cases of challenge to denial of approved provider status by the Application Review Committee
  • Appoint appeal panels to review and render binding and final decisions in cases of challenge to revocation of approved provider status by the Monitoring Committee
  • Establish and dissolve such other committees or task forces as may be necessary to accomplish the program’s mission
  • Establish and amend existing governing rules and procedures

Values

CLARB seeks volunteers who exhibit leadership competencies aligned with the organization's values:

  • Lead with Vision: Planning for the future with creativity, wisdom, and foresight.
  • Act with Integrity: Operating with transparency and in alignment with our values and principles.
  • Demonstrate Thought Leadership: Building trust and influence within our community.
  • Aspire to Excellence: Striving for continuous improvement through learning, growth, and development.
  • Foster Inclusive Community: Cultivating meaningful connections among our stakeholders.
  • Engage as Stewards: Managing the organization’s resources and mission with care and respect.
  • Design Collaboratively: Engaging stakeholders and partners to develop and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Resources for prospective volunteers

Investing in leadership

We believe that investing in our volunteer leadership is one of the best ways to ensure the future success of our organization. Strong leadership empowers CLARB's vision, mission and values. CLARB is committed to providing volunteers with the resources and support they need to be successful, so we offer a robust leadership development program.

Leadership Development

Travel

Volunteer travel expenses are funded by CLARB, including:

  • Airfare
  • Ground transportation and parking
  • Lodging
  • Meals

Get involved

For more information, please contact:

Veronica Meadows, CAE
Chief Strategy Officer
VMeadows@clarb.org
703-949-9462