Faculty and Staff Stories

Celebrating Staff Achievement: Honoring our first cohort of the ABSO Certificate Program

March 27, 2025

On March 19, 2025, in a heartfelt ceremony, we proudly recognized five exceptional staff members who completed the foundational track of the ABSO Certificate Program, Pathway to Employee Excellence. Launched in Fall 2023, this professional development initiative aims to refresh, strengthen, and teach new skills to staff employees within Academic Affairs.

ABSO Certificate Program

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