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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
September 18, 2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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
Closing the G.A.P.: Goal Achievement for Professionals
September 18, 2025
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
IC 319 and
Presenters: Ari'Anna Magee, M.Ed.
Do you find yourself struggling to achieve your personal and professional goals due
to juggling multiple responsibilities at once? This interactive workshop is designed
to help working professionals close the gaps that exist between them and the goals
they have set by learning and leveraging the Goal Pursuit Approach.
MAEOP Professional Development Seminar
October 17, 2025
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Harkins Hall, Room 120
University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Hattiesburg Campus
Registration fee*: $75.00 (members), $100 (non-members)
*The registration fee includes light breakfast and lunch.
The early registration deadline is October 3, 2025. After this date, there is an additional $25 late registration fee.
Sessions include:
- Leading from Where You Are
Presented by: Dr. Emily Holmes
Leadership & Student Involvement Director, The University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ - Conflict Resolution
Presented by: David Tolbert
Southern Tire Mart - LinkedIn Profile Makeover
Presented by: Rusty Anderson
Director of Career Services, The University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ - Mental Wellbeing: Dressing for Success!
Presented by: Danyella Berry-Terrell
Clinician/Owner, Beyond The Brokenness Mental Wellness Solutions, LLC
Please see the registration packet here for additional information and to complete your registration.
Women in Higher Education Mississippi Network (WHEMN) Conference
March 4-6, 2025
University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Hattiesburg Campus
Additional details coming soon.
Upcoming Conferences
What Professional Development Topics Interest You?
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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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½ 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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