

2008–2009 Application Form
2008–2009 Membership
2008–2009 CDE Forums at PURL
Experience, Philosophy, and Practicex
The Council for Design Excellence is a select group of industry leaders infused with a potent blend of vision and experience, focused on encouraging forward thinking, making good design choices, and advocating for change.
Organizational Structure
Membership on the Council is by invitation to an individual. Each member contributes at least $1,000 annually.
Events include three to four professional forums addressing a variety of design issues and an annual meeting. Through committees, members address a defined challenge and use practical expertise to help shape programs through professional advising and program development.
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Goals
The Council for Design Excellence serves as a liaison between ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and the community. Driven by a special concern for the quality of life in the region, the Council promotes a community agenda to maintain the highest standards of design and planning. These goals are accomplished by participating in the direct involvement in college enterprise building relationships to community leaders identifying and investing financial resources advocating for the college.
Benefits to Members
Council Members enjoy
- Networking opportunities
- Mentoring opportunities
- Access to the college and its dean
- Forums featuring speakers on topics and challenges relevant to the design community
- Invitations to all college lectures, openings, and receptions
Member Participation
Council Members help the college achieve its goals by
- Participating in Council events
- Identifying topics for investigation for the college
- Identifying community, human, and financial resources
- Advocating on behalf of the college to key decision makers
- Providing an annual contribution of $1,000
Membership
To learn more about Council for Design Excellence membership, contact:
Dayle Matchett
Director, Development
ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
PO Box 872102
Tempe, AZ 85287-2102
480.965.9858
480.727.9998 fax
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