Accomplished Clerical Excellence

Accomplished Clerical Excellence is a two year professional development opportunity for support staff to enhance and broaden their skills so they may better serve themselves, their department, and the University community. ACE is sponsored by the Executive Vice President and Treasurer  and is available to clerical staff who have at least one year of University service and have been in their current position at least six months.

What graduates have to say about ACE "The two year adventure that ACE provided was immensely useful, and I learned things that will greatly benefit me in my work area." -Gloria Ryan, ACE 29 graduate “ACE has given me the knowledge and encouragement to make a better future for myself." -Pinnie Wallace, ACE 27 graduate   “I am a more confident person and feel the knowledge I gained will help advance me in future endeavors at the University." -Barbara Rusk, ACE 28 graduate

Participants will achieve: Enhanced understanding of the University Personal enrichment Ability to succeed in a professional environment Valuable University network Semester one will concentrate on a better understanding of the University, learning about oneself, diversity education, and team participation. The second semester will focus on all aspects of communication, including public speaking, assertiveness, and customer service. Professionalism, ethics, time management, and personal effectiveness will be the focus of the third semester. Lastly, the fourth semester will provide resources on self development and improvement, including supervisory skills, along with a more in-depth look at the University resources. Contact Susan Morgan Davis in Human Resources Training and Development at 49-42893 or sdavis3@purdue.edu with any questions you may have.