​Registration is now open for the OSUAP Annual Conference.  Whether you are new in your career, are new to Ohio State, or are a seasoned administrator, you can benefit from the diverse conference sessions offered throughout the day.  The event is scheduled for June 14 from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Fawcett Center.

Conference Theme
In alignment with the mission and goals of OSUAP, the conference theme is sharing best practices.  As a community, we are coming together to learn from content experts in sessions and to learn from one another in conversation. This year we have a pre-conference session for new administrative professionals from 8:00 am – 8:30 am.  

​Conference Details   


A senior University Leader will open the conference with a welcome address and remarks about university priorities. 

Plenary Sessions include:

• The Future Outlook for the Medical Center, presented by Mamoon Syed, Associate Vice President of Human Resources for the Medical Center
• A panel discussion featuring current and former administrative professionals from across Ohio State:
  • ​​Shea Bugala, Associate Director, Principal Gift Operations, Office of Development
  • Gina Gest, Wexner Medical Center Leadership Liaison, Medical Center Development & Alumni Affairs
  • Matt Sikora, Executive Assistant, College of Engineering
  • Mira Zimmerman, Executive Assistant – Office of the President
• Dealing with Stress, presented by Dr. Bernadette Melnyk, Dean of the College of Nursing and the University’s Chief Wellness Officer.

In addition to our plenary sessions, we will offer six breakout sessions.  Conference attendees can select two sessions that best meet their interests. 

Conference Registration


Registration for the OSUAP Conference is a two-step process:

• Complete the online registration survey
• Complete an eRequest to pay the $50 conference registration fee (in eRequest system, select internal order and list OSU Administrative Professionals as the internal vendor)

The conference fee includes:

• Participation in the conference sessions
• Continental breakfast
• Light snacks
• Lunch
• An OSUAP customized item for professional use

​Other Conference Details

You will receive more details (parking, attire etc.) upon the confirmation of your online registration request.  In the meantime, should you have questions, please feel free to contact Yvonne Dulaney.7 (Conference Co-Chair), Karen Zinser.13 (Conference Co-Chair) or Sam Primmer.16 (Conference Registrar).