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President V. Tina Gilbertson President@CochiseIAAP.com
Vice-President
Treasurer Heather Floyd
Secretary Samantha Mickens
Webmaster Cochise Chapter #551040
Last Updated: 5-Aug-09 |
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Founded in 1942 as the National Secretaries Association (NSA) 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 (IAAP) to encompass the large number of varied administrative job titles and recognize the advancing role of administrative support staff in business and government. IAAP established the Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) program in 1951 to set recognized standards of excellence in the profession. IAAP introduced an additional advanced certification, the Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) program, in 2001. |
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Our mission is to be the acknowledged, recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence. |
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Core Values IAAP’s core values, defined as a set of guiding principles or tenets that define what the organization stands for, include: Integrity: Trust for each other in all relationships, including those with other members, staff, employers, vendors, leaders, mentors and sponsors. Encouragement: Offer inspiration for administrative professionals to fulfill their potential and advance their careers. Leadership: Members serve as positive ambassadors and role models for both the profession and association; leadership development is a key purpose of IAAP. Loyalty: Loyalty to the profession, to employers, and to IAAP is a characteristic of true professionals and is highly valued in business. Professionalism: A commitment to excellence, both individually and collectively, is a hallmark of IAAP. Relevance: To assure that IAAP continues to offer worthwhile programs and services—and meet members’ evolving needs. Pride: Pride in our chosen career field and membership in IAAP. Connection: IAAP offers invaluable opportunities to develop long-term friendships, to share information and build camaraderie among professionals. Individual Importance: Each member is an important individual contributor and asset to the organization. |
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Our objectives are to elevate the standards of all administrative professionals and to promote their working relationships with management through continuing education, authorized programs, and publications. Our vision is to inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence. |
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Our purpose is to provide information, education, and training and to set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective. |
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Mission, Purpose, Objectives, and Vision |