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Interior Designers Embrace Amplification

"Strengthening and embracing Indiana State University's Interior Design students in the world of design"

The IDEA organization was established about 5 years ago by an Interior Design student, named Jodi Goings, who graduated from the Indiana State's Interior Design Program.

The organization was first created to help establish relationships between design professionals and design students. Since the establishment of IDEA, professionals in many different professions have taken their time to come and speak to the students, offering invaluable advice. IDEA is open to all Indiana State University students who are pursuing a degree in Interior Design.

As IDEA has grown, one major component in which the active students have incorporated into the organization is community service. The members of IDEA have enjoyed their time as they help the local community, in hopes that this service would leak out into the rest of the world. The members of IDEA have partnered with Habitat for Humanity, Harmony Haven Animal Shelter, and other local non-for-profit organizations over its few years of existence.

IDEA has a core group of students who help facilitate the organization's functions. These students are vital to have and contribute their time for other people's benefits. IDEA meets as an organization every other Wednesday night at 5:00 p.m. during the regular school year. Fees included for being a member are $2 for the entire year.

Click here to read more about Jodi Goings and IDEA

2009-2010 IDEA Core:

Ashley Lutz, President
Email: alutz1@indstate.edu

Drew Randle, Vice-President IIDA Student Representative
Email: drew.randle1@indstate.edu

Anna Hollibaugh, Vice-President ASID Student Representative
Email: ahollibaugh@indstate.edu

Brooke Gephart, Vice-President NKBA Student Representative
Email: bgephart@indstate.edu

Angie Miller, Secretary
Email: amiller59@indstate.edu

Sarah Stetter, Treasurer
Email: sstetter@indstate.edu

Robyn Otter, Publicist
Email: rotter@indstate.edu

Mary Sterling, Faculty Advisor
Email: m-sterling@isugw.indstate.edu

IDEA GOALS: 2009-2010 Fiscal Year

Increase student involvement within the organization.
Reach out to Indiana State University and the Terre Haute community.
Recruit students into the Interior Design Program
Engage with professionals in the field of Interior Design, as well as those affiliated with the design industry.
Build close relationships with IDEA members and Faculty

IDEA Committees: Made up of 8-10 members. Each committee will consist of a chairperson and other selected individuals to keep the group on task, i.e. timekeeper, secretary.

Fundraising Committee: Devise innovative ways to attain funds for IDEA and its interests.
Public Relations Committee: Create marketing solutions to help increase numbers within the Interior Design program with a focus on gender diversity. Educate community about the broad spectrum of Interior Design.
Community Involvement Committee: Organize volunteer’s engagement.
Organizational Development Committee: Focus on uniting all four years together through extra-curricular events.

SPRING 2010 MEETINGS SCHEDULE:

- Wednesday, January 20^th

- Wednesday, February 3^rd

- Wednesday, February 17^th

- Wednesday, March 3^rd

- Wednesday, March 17^th

- Wednesday, March 31^st

- Wednesday, April 14^th