Continuing Education at UNM is proud to announce its Sixth Annual Administrative Professional Conference, April 24-25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The conference will be held at the UNM Continuing Education Conference Center and is presented through a partnership with the Albuquerque chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
This exciting two-day conference is designed to address the growing needs of Administrative Professionals, to recognize the integral role they fulfill, and to promote professional development in the field. Participants will have a chance to network with other professionals, and gain new skills, strategies, and techniques to improve their work performance and further their career development. The conference will feature multiple breakout sessions, professional organization information, exhibits, a bookstore, exercise and relaxation demonstrations.
Day one will feature a keynote presentation titled 'Get Out of Your Funk and On to Your Future' by Andrea Kay, career consultant, executive coach, and author who’s list of clients include Procter & Gamble, Apple Computers, Westinghouse, Frito-Lay and General Electric. General sessions will cover important topics such as what drives success and discovering one’s strengths to succeed in the workplace.
Day two will feature a general session by Reed Dasenbrock, Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at UNM, titled 'Leadership is an Attitude.' Dan Strakal, expert on the changing workplace, author and host of two syndicated talk shows, will present the afternoon general session titled 'Communication Tips to Enhance Your Leadership Styles.' Breakout sessions will follow.
The Sixth Annual Administrative Professional Conference will be held April 24 and 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at UNM Continuing Education, 1634 University Blvd. NE (corner of University and Indian School). Participants may register for day one for $99, day two for $229, or both days for $259. For information, call Sherry TenClay at 277-0723 or sherrytc@unm.edu. To register, call 277-0077, or visit our Web site at dce.unm.edu.
Media Contact: Christian Horstman, (505) 277-1176; e-mail: chorst@unm.edu