According to the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, this decision comes after a successful beta test run of the computerized LARE last August and after careful consideration by state and provincial registration boards. Graphic portions of the exam will continue to use the paper and pencil format and will continue to be offered in June and December.

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When beta test examinees were polled, 95 percent of respondents encouraged CLARB to continue with the C/LARE. While reasons varied for the positive response, many examinees listed cost savings and ease of use as primary reasons to continue the computerized testing.

James Penrod, director of examinations

Test center locations for the C/LARE have jumped from approximately 50 locations to over 700 due to CLARB?EUR??,,????'?????<

Each multiple-choice section will be offered on two days in August. Beginning in 2005, these sections will be given on two days in March and August. The C/LARE testing dates are also separate from testing dates for the paper-and-pencil administration of the graphic portions of the exam. The increased testing dates will allow examinees to concentrate their exam studies and preparation on only a few sections at a time.Computer-based testing has also significantly improved the security of the exam, according to James Pendrod, director of examinations at CLARB.

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The application process for the exam has also changed. While all examinees are still required to satisfy the requirements in their state or province when they apply for licensure, most examinees will now be able to apply and register for the C/LARE through CLARB?EUR??,,????'?????<

Registration for the August exam begins May 11. Because space at the testing centers is limited, examinees are encouraged to register and make test center arrangements as soon as possible.

For more information visit www.clarb.org.

UPCOMING SUNSET REVIEW SCHEDULE

Sunset is the regular assessment by the legislature of the continuing need for a state agency to exist. The sunset process works by setting a date on which an agency will be abolished unless legislation is passed to continue its functions.

This year: California, Oklahoma and West Virginia

2005: Alaska, Connecticut, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Tennessee

2006: Arizona

2007: Alabama

2008: Utah

2010: Illinois