Author Archives: Todd

Please join us for the first APA tailgate on Saturday, September 24 as the Spartans take on the Central Michigan Chippewas.  APA will have a family-friendly tailgate beginning at 10:00 am, so bring your family for burgers, hot dogs and … Continue reading →

The MSU Administrative Professional Association is now On-Line! Please check out our new web presence. The APA participates in Facebook and Twitter in order to share information and engage members in discussion pertaining to the working conditions of our members … Continue reading →

Elections Have Consequences Leo Sell, Legislative Committee Chairperson Michigan lawmakers took their usual extended summer break but not before doing dreadful damage to the interests of the middle class and public employees – particularly those in K-12 jobs. Teacher tenure … Continue reading →

Interview with APA member Shawn Mahorney How long have you been at MSU? I will have been at MSU for 14 years this November. Have you been a member of APA the whole time? No, only since 2009, right around … Continue reading →

How am I doing? Evaluate Me, Please! What every member needs to know about evaluations. Some employees appreciate never being evaluated. Some employees desire feedback and enjoy being evaluated regularly. Some employees accept feedback better after big projects are complete. … Continue reading →

Human Resources Development is collaborating with the APA to develop a certificate series specifically for APA members.  The series will address core competencies important to the effectiveness of administrative professional employees in their varied roles. A design team comprised of … Continue reading →