Professional Development

Members are encouraged to regularly log in to this section of GPOP’s website. You’ll find links embedded below for a number of associations, conferences and resource materials.

Let us know of additional resources and sites you think your peers may find relevant.

CONFERENCES & PD OPPORTUNITIES
Note: Due to COVID-19, many associations have created virtual offerings.

March
National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education (NAPAHE)
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) CAPstone conference

April
Association for Governing Boards (AGB) Workshop for Board Professionals
Association for Governing Boards (AGB) National Conference on Trusteeship
CICan: GPOP Conference
Colleges & Institutes Canada (CICan) Annual Conference

May
IAAP Canadian Education Conference (CEC)

July
International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Summit

FOR BOARD PROFESSIONALS

Associations

Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Washington, DC
Crown Agencies and Board Resourcing Office (CABRO) British Columbia
College Centre of Board Excellence Ontario-based, with educational opportunities for peers across the country
ICD; Institute of Corporate Directors
Governance Professionals of Canada

Publications, Resources

The College Centre of Board Excellence Manual for Effective College Governance
STRIVE! A free link to subscribe to governance articles and helpful tips for boards by governance experts.
CABRO Responsibilities and Best Practices
Parliamentarian Eli Mina
Office of the Auditor General of BC (OAGBC): Publications – Governance and Accountability

FOR PRESIDENT’S OFFICE PROFESSIONALS

Associations

Publications, Resources

Parliamentarian Eli Mina

FOR ALL: MINUTES

Minute Taking Courses for Consideration
GPOP member Jenny Forestell (New Brunswick Community College) reached out to her GPOP colleagues and asked for ideas and suggestions on minute-taking courses. Her research is shared here for the benefit of all.

Grand Prairie Regional College (GPRC) runs a one day Effective Minute Taking course through its continuing education program
Eli Mina, who has a Minute Taking Online Tutorial ($250), which includes a copy of his book Mina’s Guide to Minute Taking
Minute Taking Made Easy by Rhonda Scharf – options include Online Training (4-5 hours)

FOR ALL: BOOKS, PUBLICATIONS and ELECTRONIC MEDIA