Vermont

Law Passed: 1951 • Joined NCARB: 1953 • Region 1—New England (1963)

The Components of Licensure

Education

1969: Applicants without a degree from a NAAB-accredited program can document nine years of experience as an alternative, including years of credit for other college degrees.
 
2002: Continuing education is required for license renewal.
 

Experience

1969: Applicants with a degree from a NAAB-accredited program must document three years of experience.
 
2002: Applicants are required to complete the IDP in addition to the three-year duration requirement, plus additional experience for candidates without a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.
 

Examination

1969: Vermont starts administering NCARB’s national exams.

Noteworthy

Vermont Board Member William Wiese II served several terms as NCARB’s second vice president and was deeply involved in the development of the ARE. When he left the Board of Directors, he became the first and only person to receive the title of “Honorary Past President.”

Notable People

NCARB President

2005: Frank M. Guillot, FAIA (Burlington)
 

Honorary Past President

1993: William Wiese II, FAIA (Burlington)
 

Additional Members of the NCARB Board of Directors

1975-79: Julian W. Goodrich (Burlington)
1981-85: William Wiese II, FAIA (Burlington)
1991-94: Richard H. Wiemann (Colchester)
2006-09: Robert A. Meyer (Manchester)
 

First Chairman/President

1951: John C. French Jr. (Burlington)
 

First Woman Licensed

Ruth Freeman

Vermont History

Vermont Member William Wiese II (left) is recognized by 1985 NCARB President Robert E. Oringdulph at the Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
Vermont Board Members at the 1972 Annual Meeting.
Vermont Board Members at the 1986 Annual Meeting.
Edward Wolfstein, of Vermont, at the 2015 Annual Business Meeting.
Vermont Member William Wiese II (left) is recognized by 1985 NCARB President Robert E. Oringdulph at the Annual Meeting in San Antonio.
Vermont Board Members at the 1972 Annual Meeting.
Vermont Board Members at the 1986 Annual Meeting.
Edward Wolfstein, of Vermont, at the 2015 Annual Business Meeting.