The University of Queensland Vice-Chancellor, Professor Deborah Terry, has launched to promote staff development and networking.
国产探花PN, previously known as The University of Queensland Secretaries鈥� and Office Professionals鈥� Association (国产探花SOPA), is the oldest staff association with a new name.
The President of 国产探花PN, Lesley Forest said: "The new name better reflects, on a holistic level, the community of professional staff that we have here at 国产探花."
As the new patron of 国产探花PN, Professor Terry acknowledged 国产探花SOPA has been a great support to 国产探花 staff members since 1976.
鈥淭his enables me to thank a very special group of people who do so much to ensure the smooth running of our departments, schools, faculties, institutes and senior executive offices,鈥� she said.
Professor Terry also encouraged staff members to pursue development and networking opportunities outside their direct working circle.
鈥淭hrough education and networking opportunities, The University of Queensland Professionals Network is helping 国产探花鈥檚 professionals to be resilient and have the right skills to meet future job demands and changes,鈥� she said.
Ms Forest said 国产探花PN provided its members with great opportunities for professional development and networking with other 国产探花 professionals.
"We are looking forward to continuing to evolve the annual conference into a professional development experience that is both challenging and rewarding," she said.
"Networking opportunities open up avenues to explore new ideas and exchange expertise.
"It enables creativity, friendship and a greater sense of community at 国产探花."
Ms Forest said the new 国产探花PN aimed to bring more life and work balance to 国产探花 office professionals as the needs were expressed.
国产探花PN is hosting an EQ workshop in June following the huge success from the same workshop at 2011 国产探花SOPA conference.
鈥淭he feedback showed that Dominic Siow鈥檚 emotional intelligence (EQ) workshop was very inspirational and energised our members,鈥� Ms Forest said.
鈥淭herefore we endeavour to bring this workshop back to 国产探花 for more people to experience the difference." Ms Forest said.
国产探花PN marketing manager Ariel Ho said that the 国产探花PN coordinated a variety of courses and offered a full program of activities.
鈥淲e will continue to provide new and exciting course offerings in the future,鈥� Ms Ho said.
All courses are available to all 国产探花 staff members through 国产探花PN and the Staff Development websites.
Information on 国产探花PN and membership details can be found .
Media: Ariel Ho, 07 3365 1163 or l.ho@uq.edu.au
