Postsecondary Division

The following schools currently have Postsecondary chapters in Michigan:

Central Michigan University
Davenport University-Grand Rapids
Davenport University-Holland
Davenport University-Kalamazoo
Davenport University-Lansing
Grand Rapids Community College
Lake Michigan College
Michigan Technological University
Montcalm Community College
Northern Michigan University
Northwood University

If you wish to start a chapter, visit the "How To Start a New Chapter" section of the National BPA Web site by clicking here and completing the following:

  1. Download a New Chapter Handbook
  2. Fill out a New Charter Application
  3. Review the Advisor Training packet in PDF or PowerPoint format by clicking here

Additional questions may be directed to maurice.henderson@emich.edu.

Postsecondary Deadlines & Events*

The following are deadlines and events for the Postsecondary Division for the 2012-2013 school year:

Date
Event
November 1, 2012
Preliminary Dues Deadline
(Submit partial list in order to remain on National BPA chapter)
December 1, 2012 Diplomat Torch Awards Deadline
December 14, 2012 Deadline for Diplomat Resubmission for Corrections Only
January 16, 2013
Statesman Torch Awards Deadline
January 23, 2013
 New Chapter Application Deadline
January 30, 2013
Final Student Members Submitted Online in Membership Registration System
January 27, 203
Deadline for Statesman Resubmission for Corrections Only
January 31, 2013
Final Dues Payment Deadline
February 1, 2013 SLC Registration Deadline
February 4, 2013
SLC Registration Refund Request Deadline
February 4, 2013
 SLC Registration Payment Deadline
February 9, 2013
 State Leadership Conference
(Davenport University, Grand Rapids, MI)
March 15, 2013
 National Special Recognition and Torch Awards Deadlines
To be determined
 Presubmitted Contest Materials must be sent electronically to National BPA (check the WSAP Guidelines for specific instructions)
April 1, 2013
 NLC Registration Deadline
May 8-12, 2013
 National Leadership Conference
Orlando, Florida

*Updated September 4, 2012

2013 State Leadership Conference

The 2013 State Leadership Conference will be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Davenport University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Davenport University is looking forward to serving as the hosts for this conference.

Click here to download the Postsecondary SLC Registration Booklet

Only the events listed in the Postsecondary SLC Registration Booklet will be offered at the conference.

2013 SLC Registration Refund

Click here to request a partial registration refund for a conference participant no later than February 4, 2013

2012-2013 List of Competitions

The following is a list of events that will be offered at the 2013 state conference in Grand Rapids:

Administrative Support Concepts-OPEN
Administrative Support Team
Advanced College Accounting
Advanced Interview Skills
Advanced Office Systems & Procedures
Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
Advanced Word Processing Skills
Banking & Finance
Basic Office Systems & Procedures
Broadcast News Production Team
Business Meeting Management-OPEN
C++ Programming
College Accounting
College Payroll Accounting
Computer Animation Team
Computer Network Technology
Computer Programming Concepts-OPEN
Computer Security
Computerized Accounting
Contemporary Issues
Database Applications
Digital Media Production
Entrepreneurship
Federal Income Tax Accounting
Financial Analyst Team
Financial Math & Analysis-OPEN
Fundamental Desktop Publishing
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications

  

Fundamental Word Processing Skills
Fundamentals of Web Design
Global Marketing Team
Graphic Design Promotion
Human Resource Management
Information Technology Concepts-OPEN
Insurance Concepts-OPEN
Integrated Office Applications
Interview Skills
Java Programming
Keyboarding Production
Legal Office Procedures
Managerial Accounting
Medical Office Procedures
Mgmt/Mktg/Human Resources Concepts-OPEN
Network Administration Using Microsoft
Network Design Team
Parliamentary Procedure Concepts-OPEN
PC Servicing & Troubleshooting
Prepared Speech
Presentation Management-Individual
Presentation Management-Team
Project Management Concepts-OPEN
Small Business Management Team
Systems Administration Using Cisco
Video Production Team
Visual Basic Programming
Web Site Design Team