Below are some interesting facts regarding the history of Administrative
Professionals.  Enjoy this dose of daily trivia as we celebrate
Administrative Professionals Week--


Just when secretaries originated no one knows exactly. The role arose out
of the natural need for a prominent person to whom confidential matters
could be entrusted and who could act as an assistant for a principal. It is
known that secretaries existed in Rome prior to the establishment of the
empire. They were usually educated men who took dictation as "scribes," and
oftentimes acted as trusted advisors.

The word "secretary" ultimately comes from the same Latin word that gave us
"secret." Originally, it meant "one entrusted with the secrets and
confidences of a superior."

Secretaries no longer "simply" type correspondence for "the boss." Now,
they often write that correspondenceas well as plan meetings, organize data
using spreadsheet and database management software, interact with clients,
vendors, and the general public, supervise the office and other staff,
handle purchasing, and even train other workers.
  (http://www.iaap-hq.org/ResearchTrends/history.htm)

In every age, it seems as though secretaries, now called administrative
professionals, have played vital and important roles in society.  Hats off
to  all those on campus who can proudly celebrate and wear the name
administrative professional this week.