Association of Office Professionals
Association of Office Professionals
2024-2025 Board Members
Geneal WashamPresidentgeneal.washam@usm.edu |
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Gayle SollfrankPresident-Electgayle.sollfrank@usm.edu |
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Aretas SquireVice Presidentaretas.coleman@usm.edu |
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Cindy Walker, CEOETreasurercynthia.walker@usm.edu |
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Cory Williams, CEOESecretarycory.smith@usm.edu |
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Dr. Joyce Powell, CEOEImmediate Past Presidentjoyce.powell@usm.edu |
Membership
Membership is open to all Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ support staff. Associate membership is open to the supervisors of Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ support staff, faculty, and administrators. The membership year runs from July 1 to June 30.
Membership benefits include:
- Professional Development
- Networking
- Communications
- Community Service Opportunities
- Career Progression
- Collaboration
- Servant Leadership
- Membership Appreciation Events
Impact your career. Impact our community. Impact your life.
Meetings
Meetings are held via Teams; click here for our meeting schedule. For questions concerning our meeting schedule, contact AOP Secretary Cory%20Williams.
Affiliations
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Awards
AOP recognizes outstanding office professionals and administrators with our awards program, conducted annually in the spring and administered by our Affiliations Committee. Visit our Committees Page to learn more.
By-Laws
Click here to view our By-Laws.
Communications
Visit our Communications page for our latest organization news, messages from the president, previous meeting notes, newsletters, and AOP In The News.
Community Service
AOP is proud to support our neighbors through community service. Visit our Community Service page to learn more about ways we help – and how you can get involved.
Professional Standards Program (PSP)
The Professional Standards Program allows staff members to enhance their professional competencies through academic programs, conferences, and institutes. As a member of The National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP), individuals can participate in the Professional Standards Program to obtain nationally recognized certificates. In addition, these certificates are accepted for The University of Southern Mississippi’s education enhancement policy per section 5.9 of the employee handbook.
Click here to learn more about PSP.
AOP Webmaster:
Joyce Powell
Joyce.PowellFREEMississippi
(228) 214-3297