What is Administrative Professionals Day?
Administrative Professionals Day is an annual event that recognizes administrative professionals and support staff around the world. Each year, Dartmouth's Office of Human Resources sponsors an institution-wide celebration acknowledging the contributions administrative professionals and support staff make to the success of the institution.
Why do we adopt the international theme?
Each year, the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) selects a theme for Administrative Professionals Day. IAAP's mission is "to enhance the success of career-minded administrative professionals by providing opportunities for growth through education, community building and leadership development." Dartmouth adopts IAAP's annual theme for both Administrative Professionals Day and the Professional Education and Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) program, which provides administrative professionals and support staff with exciting professional and personal development opportunities each November.
Where can I find professional and personal development opportunities for administrative professionals and support staff?
For more information regarding on-going professional and personal development opportunities, please visit: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~hrs/profldev/ and keep an eye out for news on the next Professional Education and Knowledge (PEAK) program, which provides administrative professionals and support staff with exciting professional and personal development opportunities each November.
Who plans the events and development opportunities for administrative professionals and support staff?
The members of the Administrative Professionals Planning Committee (APPC) research, develop, and plan all of the activities and opportunities for both Administrative Professionals Day and the Professional Education and Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) program. Administrative professionals and support staff are nominated by their division’s leadership to serve on the APPC for at least one year. If you are interested in joining the APPC, please talk with your supervisor or send an email to Human Resources.
