A Member of Excellence will receive a certificate (first four years), Pathways to Excellence certificate cover, and Member of Excellence pin (the fifth year).
A Member of Excellence will attain a minimum of 8 of the following 11 criteria:
- Be a current CPS and/or CAP holder
- Sign the online Member of Excellence Commitment agreement
- Actively participate in the IAAP web community forum discussions or submit an article for an IAAP publication (chapter, division, or international level)
- Attend non-IAAP professional educational workshops, seminars and conferences
- Hold a degree, certificate or equivalent (a minimum one year in length) from an accredited college or earn a Microsoft certification
- Pay membership dues on or before anniversary date
- Serve as a chapter, division, or international officer, committee chair, or committee member; or serve as an RTF Trustee; or serve on a Student Chapter advisory board or the school’s advisory board for the office administration program
- Conduct a public presentation, program or training
- Attend a minimum of eight chapter, division or international sponsored meetings, programs or events (any combination)
- Recruit at least one new member
- Integrate IAAP membership and involvement into annual performance plan or review
Completed criteria will be submitted through an online process.
Member of Excellence Online Submission Form
Member Commitment Form Wondering about the audit procedures?
Member of Excellence Audit Procedures Example Member of Excellence Validation Spreadsheet
Member of Excellence Validation Spreadsheet |