Office Professionals
Did you know that Office Professionals and paras are encouraged to attend a minimum of sixteen (16) clock hours of professional development annually? Campus based employees who complete approved professional development hours outside of their regular work calendar can qualify for compensatory or ‘comp time’ that can be used on specified campus professional growth days noted on the district calendar (up to a maximum of two comp days per year). Hours must be completed before the district designated comp days, and must be equal to the number of hours normally worked for that employee in a day (ex. half time employee must have 8 hours total or two 4 hour days).
Continued learning and skill development for office professionals continues to be a top priority. Face to face training, newsletters, and web-based training are just a few of the options available. Lone Star College Kingwood has a variety of professional office technology classes, such as Administrative Procedures, Keyboarding and Accounting. Programs are available for certification in Accounting, Payroll and other areas.
Thank you for your dedication to students and your commitment to learning.
Become a Notary
How to become a Texas notary:
To become a Texas notary public a notary applicant must meet all of the following requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Be a resident of the State of Texas
Not have been convicted of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude that has become final, which has not been set aside, or for which no pardon or certificate of restoration of citizenship rights has been granted
Qualifications:
In order to become a Texas notary and receive a Texas notary public commission, a notary applicant must:
Meet the eligibility requirements provided in the previous section.
Properly complete and submit an application for appointment form to the Secretary of State, Notary Public Unit.
Provide a $10,000 surety bond, if required (state employees are exempt from the bond requirement).
Pay the $21 filing fee.
Take an oath of office before a notary public.
Provide an e-mail address on the application to receive an electronic return of the notary commission.
Please visit the American Association of Notaries website for more information.
Professional Development Opportunities
SAVE THE DATE!
June 26-29, 2023
Bryan/College Station
Lone Star College Kingwood offers continuing education classes, programs and credit classes to meet community needs.
Become a Certified Educational Office Professional (CEOP)
The TESA Professional Enrichment Program (TPEP) formerly known as Staff Training for Effective Management (STEM) is a professional development program designed for educational support personnel. The TPEP program is sponsored by the Texas Educational Support Staff Association, Inc. (TESA). The program was developed in cooperation with the Texas Education Agency, Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Texas Public Community/Junior College Association, University of Texas and other professional educational associations. The original program was funded through an ECIA, Chapter 2, and Section 277 grant.
The TESA Professional Enrichment Program (TPEP) program is also available for presentation to educational personnel.
TPEP Consultant Training is offered to TESA members who have earned the CEOP distinction and completed the necessary process for becoming a consultant. For more information on how to become a TPEP Consultant contact the STEM Chairman.