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AOP Calendar
AOP Executive Board Meetings
July 16,2026
September 3,2026
October 8,2026
November 5,2026
December 3,2026
January 7,2027
February 4,2027
March 4, 2027
April 8,2027
May 6,2027
AOP General Meetings
August 6,2026 (IC 318/Teams)
September 10,2026 (IC 319/Teams)
October 15,2026 (IC 319/Teams)
November 12, 2026 (IC 319/Teams)
December 10, 2026 (IC 319/Teams)
January 14,2027 (IC 319/Teams)
February 11,2027 (IC 319/Teams)
March 11,2027 (IC 319/ Teams)
April 15, 2027 (IC 319/ Teams)
May 13, 2027 (IC 319/ Teams)
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 318 or virtually on Teams
Leading Without the Title: How to Influence, Grow, and Stand Out in Your Career
By: Dr. Kris Sullivan, Senior Academic Advisor & Student Services Coordinator, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Leadership isn’t about having a management title, it’s about the impact you make every day. This engaging session explores practical strategies for building credibility, communicating effectively, taking initiative, solving problems, and becoming a trusted partner within your organization. Participants will learn how to develop a leader’s mindset, manage up, and create opportunities for professional growth, regardless of their position or title.Plan, Prepare, Engage Series: Empowered with Staff Council & USM AOP
This session will introduce staff to key roles and opportunities within the Staff Council and the Association of Office Professionals (AOP) at USM.
August 12,2026 | 12:00-12:50 pm | IC 319
Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network (WHEMN)
February 11-12, 2027
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Campus
Letters Against Isolation
Join us in the summer community service project with Letter Against Isolation.This initiative will have us write warm,conversational letters to be sent to isolated seniors across the globe. For more info, contact Mary.e.simmons@Usm.edu.
2025 USM AOP Professional Development Seminar
National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) 2024 Annual Conference
We are always looking for ideas for future topics. Let us know what you want or need!