On December 2, 2016 the Office of Employee and Organizational Development held a ceremony to recognize those who had completed one or more of the certificate programs and advising series offered by Valdosta State. EOD Director Rebecca Murphy and her staff were joined by Dr. Brian Gerber to honor those who completed the programs this fall and who continue to offer great service to the VSU community.

Management Certificate

The Management Certificate is designed for supervisors who want to have an impact on how they interact with their staff, achieve departmental goals, and enhance their work environment.

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Pictured is the recipient of the Fall 2016 Management Certificate. From left to right (Front): Quinncy Thomas, Angela Acosta, Penelope Croft, & Travis Nolley. Left to right (Back): Robert Hudnall, Theron Cauley, Michael Scott, Kirklyn Johnson, & Ghufran Ahmed.

Not pictured, Alexandru Malos, who also received the Management Certificate. 

Administrative Assistant Certificate
Professional Track

The Administrative Assistant Certificate Program (AACP) is a two-track certification process designed for all levels of administrative assistants to learn best practices and develop skills that will be beneficial in their current position.

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Pictured are the Fall 2016 recipients of the Administrative Assistant Certificate, the Professional Track. From left to right: Sandra Di Pietro, Teresa Lohr, Tanya Fontaine, Susan Jones, & Leah McLaren. 

Administrative Assistant Certificate
Specialist Track

The Administrative Assistant Certificate Program (AACP) is a two-track certification process designed for all levels of administrative assistants to learn best practices and develop skills that will be beneficial in their current position.

Pictured are the Fall 2016 Administrative Assistant Certificate recipients, the Specialist track. From left to right: Sandra Di Pietro, Wendy Miller, Susan Jones,Vanessa Doubek, & Barbara Fontaine.

Not pictured, but who also received the Fall 2016 Administrative Assistant certificate, specialist track is Beverly Phelps. 

LEAD Diversity Series 

Employees and students are eligible to a VSU Cultural Diversity Appreciation Series Certificate by participating in select sessions offered by the Office of Social Equity. These opportunities are free to faculty, staff, and students to help those seeking to improve their professional skills and performance. 

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Pictured is the Fall 2016 recipients of the LEAD Diversity Series Certificate, Glenda Swan.

Not pictured, Raymond Elson, who also received the Fall 2016 LEAD Diversity Series Certificate.