IAAP Mission

To be the acknowledged recognized leader of administrative professionals and to enhance their individual and collective value, image, competence, and influence.

Tulsa Chapter Mission

To promote and enhance the professional and personal growth of Tulsa Chapter members through continued education, leadership opportunities and networking, resulting in career advancement and increased value to employers.

IAAP Vision

To inspire and equip all administrative professionals to attain excellence.

IAAP Purpose

To provide education and training, and set standards of excellence recognized by the business community on a global perspective. 

IAAP Code of Ethics

A Code of Ethics for the Administrative Professional, officially adopted by IAAP at the association's 35th annual convention on July 1980 provides ethical guidelines to govern the professional conduct of IAAP members and all administrative professionals.            

IAAP Code of Ethics Preamble

"Recognizing that a position of trust imposes ethical obligations upon administrative professionals to act for the benefit of employers, clients and the public, members of International Association of Administrative Professionals hereby establish and promulgate standards of professional conduct and resolve to be guided by them as embodying the ethical ideals of their profession."  

IAAP Core Values

• Integrity: We demonstrate this cornerstone of our profession through honesty, accountability and high ethical standards.
• Respect: We create respect within our profession and association through listening, understanding and acknowledging member feedback.
• Adaptability: We ensure the success of our association by embracing positive change and by nurturing diversity, creativity and visionary thinking.
• Communication: We cultivate and maintain excellence by remaining approachable at all levels, communicating openly and building strong relationships.
• Commitment: We are steadfast in our goals to develop learning opportunities for career-minded administrative professionals and to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness.