National Secretaries Association (NSA) was formed and the first chapter was founded in Topeka, Kansas
NSA’s first magazine for members, The National Secretary, begins publication
First International Convention convenes in Kansas City, MO with close to 200 attendees
The first Certified Professional Secretary exam was delivered to 281 candidates
First National Secretaries Week, now known as Administrative Professionals Week
Convention delegates vote to open membership to men; first man joins six weeks later
NSA members approve a resolution supporting the Equal Rights Amendment
NSA changes its name to Professional Secretaries International (PSI)
The Secretary magazine becomes OfficePro
PSI becomes the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)
Professional Secretaries Week and Day become Administrative Professionals Week and Day
The Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) exam is offered for the first time
The CAP becomes IAAP’s sole credential and specialty certificate programs are added
IAAP's charitable partner was created to invest in the success and future of the administrative profession.
IAAP restructures from chapters, divisions, and districts to Local Area Networks (LANs) and Branches
IAAP leaders hire first ever black female Chief Executive Officer
IAAP refreshes the brand and changes the names of LANs and Branches to Branches and Regions
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