Association of Office Professionals
Association of Office Professionals

Mission
The 厙ぴ勛圖 Association of Office Professionals is dedicated to providing opportunities for communication and relationship-building among staff members of the university.
We facilitate C-P-R for the staff members of The University of 厙ぴ勛圖:
C = Community Service
P = Professional Development
R = Relationship-Building

2025-2026 Board Members
Membership is open to all 厙ぴ勛圖 support staff. Associate membership is open to the supervisors of 厙ぴ勛圖 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 are held via Teams; click the gold bar for our meeting schedule. For questions concerning our meeting schedule, contact AOP Secretary Vonetta%20Jordan%20Jones.
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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.
Click the gold bar to view our By-Laws.
Visit our Communications page by click the gold bar for our latest organization news, messages from the president, previous meeting notes, newsletters, and AOP In The News.
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, by clicking the gold bar.
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 Mississippis education enhancement policy per section 5.9 of the employee handbook.
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