Remember Administrative Professional’s Day -Wednesday, April 26th

Marilyn Lovely, Dean Hartman’s Administrative Professional

A Bit of History

Administrative Professionals Day is an unofficial observance, not a professional holiday. During WW II there was a need for skilled administrative personnel or secretaries then, in the United States. An association for the National Secretaries was formed to recognize contributions made by secretaries and attract more into the profession. This added to the US economy and supported secretary’s personal development. The intent was to recognize and celebrate the work of secretaries, administrative assistants and other office professionals for their contributions to the workplace.

In 1981 the association’s name evolved to Professional Secretaries International and in 1998 altered again to International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). The name changed to reflect the ever changing scope of work, qualifications and tasks that members of this organization carry out.

Pat Roper, COE upper division student registration

In 1952, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Charles Sawyer, and the United States Department of Commerce, numerous office supply companies and equipment manufacturers declared to celebrate National Secretaries Week. On the Wednesday of that week, June 4th, 1952, National Secretaries Day was declared. The names of the week and day changed again in 2000 to Administrative Professionals Week and Administrative Professionals Day to keep up with changing job titles and expanding responsibilities.

Remember your Administrative Professionals

The most common ways of recognizing your Administrative Professional(s) today are:

Flowers
Cards, often with shopping gift certificates
Take them to lunch
Candies
Assorted Gift Baskets
A special thank you is always appreciated

Miriam Larrea, Clearwater Campus, working with EPI students

The College of Education supports their “office support staff” known at SPC as the Administrative Services Specialists. We are always remembered for our contributions and want to thank our Dean and staff for their support!