One suggestion is to follow the example of other industries. Call those with a degree in architecture, architects. Then, perhaps licensed architects should have a "LA" or "PA" after their name like professional engineers have a "PE" after theirs. If there is a shift in titles, having a membership in the AIA should not be the only way to identify oneself in signature as a licensed professional. Let's be very clear here. You are not an Architect until you are licensed. There is no middle ground. The sooner you get licensed, the sooner you can enjoy the rewards, and the risks, of that title. The AIA should be very cautious going down a road which could water down the significance of this title. The profession has already lost ground by silently letting other professions co-opt the title of Architect (i.e. Information Architect, Infrastructure Architect). We should not water down that title from within our own ranks. Inclusiveness of our young professionals does not require loosening our standards. If anything, it should demand greater standards of education, performance, and professionalism. I agree that the term intern couses a lot of confusion for people outside the profession. I remember dealing with the confusion when I was an intern. I think a different term should be considered. I do not think they should be called Architect until they have passed their exams and earned the priveledge to use the title. Maybe Apprentice Architect is a more appropriate title for interns. While I don't