Administrative Professional Day is a day designed specifically for Administrative Staff which is recognized annually on the last Wednesday in April. On April 25, 2007 Kennesaw held their Administrative Professional Day Celebration. This event was sponsored by the President’s Office, where Dr. Papp, President of KSU, recognized Administrative Associates for their hard work, dedication, and formally thanked each staff member for their great service to the University.

Guests were greeted at the door by members of the President’s cabinet, College Deans and other volunteers who assisted in pinning each guest with an orchid corsage as a small token of appreciation during this celebratory event. The program began with a continental breakfast followed by Dr. Papp’s opening remarks and introduction of our guest speaker, Dr. Earl Suttle, CEO and founder of the Three E Corporation. Dr. Suttle presented an energetic motivational speech geared towards how attitude determines our overall success. After the opening session guests had the opportunity to attend rotating break-out sessions. These sessions included discussions on topics such as Conflict Management: How to Deal with Difficult Situations, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and Dream Analysis: Empowering a Better You! Breakout sessions were held for one hour. Having rotating sessions allowing each guest to participate in their choice of two topics. At the conclusion of the second rotating sessions, the program came to a close at 12:15 pm.

Dr. Earl Suttle is the CEO and founder of the Three E Corporation, an international training company based in Atlanta, GA, that specializes in helping businesses and organizations increase their profits and productivity through developing their employees. He earned his Doctorate in Addiction Studies from International University for Graduate Studies.

As a business consultant and dynamic entertaining keynote professional speaker, Dr. Suttle delivers nearly 100 presentations throughout the year in the United States and South Africa. He is the coauthor of two books, with Dr. John Hubbard, “Earl’s Pearls on Enjoying Excellence” and “Preparing for and Managing High-Risk Situations in the Lives of College Athletes (An Athlete’s Guide)”. Both books have been receiving rave reviews. He also has produced a number of CDs and DVD’s on leadership, professional, and personal development. “Empowerment through education and enthusiasm” is the mission statement of his company.

He has conducted keynotes addresses and seminars for many corporations such as AFLAC Insurance, BellSouth Corporation, Delta Air Lines, The Coca-Cola Company, American Express, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, United States Postal Service, Kraft Foods, The Hartford Insurance Group, Wachovia Bank, The Atlanta Life Insurance Company, Georgia Department of Labor, Cobb EMC, Anheuser-Busch Companies, The University of Miami, The University of Georgia, Bartow County Government, and many more. Dr. Suttle is also a consultant to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Football League (NFL).

He is married to Dr. Felicia Mabuza-Suttle, who started the first TV audience talk show concept in South Africa. She is currently President of South Africa Tourism-USA. Earl and his wife have been featured on CNN and in Ebony Magazine. Dr. Suttle is the proud father of one son, Darron, two daughters Lindi and Zani, and two grandchildren. He also has a wonderful daughter-in-law, Alisa.

Breakout Sessions

7 Habits of Highly Effective People University Rooms D/E This overview served as an introduction to the 7 Habits Program. Participants were able to learn about the opportunity for personal and professional transformation through greater productivity, increased influence in key relationships, stronger team unity, and complete life balance that fosters inner peace. Facilitator: Dick Grover Associate Professor of University Studies
Conflict Management: How to Handle Difficult Situations University Room C This session talked about skills used to diffuse a difficult situation and ways to build rapport with someone who is upset or angry. It also utilized the practice of reframing and rephrasing. Facilitator: Dr. Linda Johnston Director of Conflict Management Program
Dream Analysis: Empowering Your Way to Being a Better You University Rooms A/B This segment looked at how dream analysis empowers you in solving the problems of everyday work. Through self empowerment you will grow personally and professionally. Facilitator: Dr. Dede Yow Professor of English, KSU