About Us

CHAPTER OFFICERS 2011-2012
President - Susie Billings
President-Elect - Jan McCoy, CAP-OM
Vice President - Sharon Birkelbach, CAP-OM
Secretary - Janice Crockett
Treasurer - Theresa Morrison

ABOUT BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION CHAPTER
The Association of Administrative Professionals Bryan-College Station, Texas is a voluntary national association administered by its members, for its members. Our diverse membership includes full or part-time administrative professionals in various industries, academia, home-based and service. This is a supportive local and national network which will give administrative professionals opportunities for personal growth and career development.

Due to the high demand of administrative roles, and rapidly changing office environment, demands and skills required of administrative professionals are increasingly acknowledged by the public and employers. Today’s office professional handles duties such as project management, computer applications, organization, scheduling, communications, statistical data, event planning and much more. To keep up with the demand, IAAP offers professional development to include the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) and Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exams. Our local Bryan/College Station Chapter assists those interested in taking the exams by providing weekly classes and uploading audio taped from the sessions on to the website.

Each year a Board of Directors is elected to oversee the proper functioning of the Association. The Board comprises President, President-Elect, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. The Board is assisted by a number of Standing and Ad hoc Committees, which are headed by Chairpersons. These committees are responsible for the formulation and execution of the various programs.

Mission

The Bryan-College Station Chapter of IAAP strives to be the recognized leader for professional development of office personnel in the Brazos Valley by inspiring and equipping office professionals to attain excellence.

Vision

To be the acknowledged and recognized leader of office professionals; and to enhance collective value, image, competence, and influence among administrative professionals.

Purpose

To provide education and training; and set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective.

Objectives

To elevate the standards of the secretarial / administrative professionals; and to promote its working relationship with management through continuing programs and publications.

CHAPTER HISTORY
The Bryan-College Station Chapter was chartered in 1955. Its members represent administrative professionals from the cities of Bryan and College Station, Texas A&M University, and surrounding communities.

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About IAAP

The International Association of Administrative Professionals is a not-for-profit professional association for office professionals with approximately 40,000 members and affiliates and nearly 600 chapters worldwide. Our mission is to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development. The association founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association to provide a professional network and educational resources for secretarial staff. The association's name was changed in 1998 to the International Association of Administrative Professionals to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative support staff in business and government.

Our core values:

Integrity: We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through honesty, accountability and high ethical standards.
Respect: We create respect within our profession and association through listening, understanding and acknowledging member feedback.
Adaptability: We ensure the success of our association by embracing positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and visionary thinking.
Communication: We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining approachable at all levels, communicating openly and building strong relationships.
Commitment: We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.