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Monthly Calendar
2025-2026 AOP Executive Board Meetings
December 11, 2025
January 15, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026
May 14, 2026
June 18, 2026 - AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony
2025-2026 AOP General Body Meetings & In-Service
11:30-12:00 In-Service: Stress Management
Presenter: Melanie Blanton, LPN II, Nurse Educator in Moffitt Health Center
This session will highlight how to effectively manage stress in a healthy way. We
will discuss types of stress, symptoms of stress, management techniques and apps and
additional resources.
Join us in person at International Center Building in Room 319 or virtually on Teams.
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
11:30-12:00 In-Service: Managing Up and Navigating Your Higher Education Career
Presenter: Dr. SheRhonda Gibbs, Dean of Business and Economics at Morehouse College
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
Join us on Teams.
11:30-12:00 In-Service: Higher Education Programs
Presenter: Dr. Holly Foster, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Higher Education and Student Affairs
Dr. Foster will highlight the Higher Education graduate programs offered here at USM.
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
11:30-12:00 In-Service:
12:00-12:30 AOP General Body Meeting
Join us in person: International Center Building, Room 319 or virtually on Teams
AOP Officer Installation and Awards Ceremony
Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network (WHEMN)
March 4-6, 2025
University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Campus
The theme for the 2026 conference is: “WHEMN 2026: Un-Mask Your Potential”
This theme celebrates the many talents we bring—as leaders, mentors, educators, administrators,
advocates, champions, and more. Held just after Mardi Gras, a season rich in culture,
heritage, and joyful celebration, the conference will echo that same spirit as we
come together to recognize and celebrate each individual’s potential and purpose.
Want to make a difference in the local community and meet like-minded members? Check out the Community Service page.
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!