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Upcoming AOP Executive Board Meetings
There are no meetings scheduled at this time. Meetings will resume in August 2025. Check back then for additional details.
Upcoming AOP General Body Meetings
General Body Meeting
July 24, 2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams.
General Body Meeting
September 18, 2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
General Body Meeting
November 20, 2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
General Body Meeting
December 18, 2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
General Body Meeting
January 22, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
General Body Meeting
March 19, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
General Body Meeting
April 16, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
General Body Meeting
May 21, 2026
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join via Microsoft Teams (link coming soon).
AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony
June 18, 2026
Time and location TBD.
Upcoming Professional Development
Plan, Prepare, Engage: Level Up! Powered by Staff Council and AOP
August 6, 2025
12:00 - 12:50 pm
IC 319 and Microsoft Teams (link coming soon)
Presenters: Briana Dubaz, President, Staff Council & Gayle Sollfrank, President, Association
of Office Professionals
This session will introduce staff to key roles and opportunities within the Staff
Council and the Association of Office Professionals (AOP) at USM. It will provide
insight into how participating in shared governance through Staff Council or engaging
in professional development through AOP not only advances the goals of the university
but also fosters individual growth in leadership, collaboration, and strategic planning.
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the executive board members of each organization,
and learn more about what each organization has to offer staff during the upcoming
academic year.
MAEOP Professional Development Seminar
October 17, 2025
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Campus
Time and room location TBD.
Upcoming Conferences
What Professional Development Topics Interest You?
We are always looking for ideas for future topics. Let%20us%20know what you want or need!
Community Service Events
There are no community service events scheduled at this time.
Want to make a difference in the local community and meet like-minded members? Check out the Community Service page.
Fundraising Events
There are no fundraising events scheduled at this time.
2025 USM AOP Professional Development Seminar
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Dr. Paul chatting with attendees. -
Geneal Washam and Valerie Gaddis -
Dr. Jamye Foster and Dr. Russ Willis presenting about Coursera. -
Aretas Squire, Gayle Sollfrank, and Dr. Joyce Powell -
Dr. Paige Jones presenting about emotional intelligence and leadership. -
Mary Beth Simmons and Gayle Sollfrank -
Getting a mid-afternoon stretch break, led by Stephen Ainsworth. -
Geneal Washam and Pam Posey
National Association of Educational Office Professionals (NAEOP) 2024 Annual Conference
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Awards Ceremony -
Professional Standards Program Certificate Recipients -
Professional Standards Program Certificate Recipients -
Breakout Session -
Breakout Session