 Posted below is a quick look at the criteria for Member of Excellence award. Go to the HQ website to learn more. A Member of Excellence will attain a minimum of 8 of the following 11 criteria: 1. Hold a current IAAP Certification (i.e. CAP as prescribed by the new curriculum). 2. Download the Member of Excellence Commitment form; sign and date the form. 3. Actively participate in the IAAP web community forum discussions or write an article (minimum 200 words), and have it published in an IAAP publication (chapter, division, or international level). Recommending another author’s article does not qualify. 4. Attend at least one professional educational workshop, seminar or conference (at least 60 minutes in length) and provide a short paragraph on how the training relates to your job or your role in IAAP. It can be an IAAP or non-IAAP workshop, seminar, or conference; however, it cannot be included in your calculations to meet the requirement of criterion #9. 5. Hold a degree, certificate or equivalent (a minimum of one year in length) from an accredited college or university or hold a Microsoft certification. 6. Pay membership dues on or before anniversary date. This criterion is a mandatory requirement. The mandatory requirement will be waived in the case of new members joining IAAP in the current IAAP fiscal year who want to work towards becoming a Member of Excellence. 7. 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. 8. Conduct a public presentation, program or training at least 60 minutes in length (program does not need to qualify for recertification points). 9. Attend a minimum of eight (8) IAAP chapter, division or international sponsored meetings, programs or events (any combination). These meetings, programs, or events cannot include an event used to meet the requirement of criterion #4. 10. Recruit at least one new member. 11. Integrate IAAP membership and involvement into annual performance plan or review. |
