University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Educational Support Staff Association, an affiliate of Texas Educational Support Staff Association (TESA), hosted a graduation ceremony for eight participants that successfully completed all the requirements of Staff Training for Effective Management to receive the distinction of Certified Educational Office Professional. The recipients had to complete more than 60 hours of classes and self-study in order to qualify. Pictured are (standing l-r) UH-Clear Lake Assistant Director of Organizational Development Ron Klinger; UH-Clear Lake Executive Director of Human Resources Katherine Justice; UH-Clear Lake Education Support Staff Association President Anna Lowery, CEOP; TESA President Phyllis Hyden, CEOP, CEOE; UH-Clear Lake President William A. Staples; (seated l-r) CEOP graduates Ruby “Winnie” Walker; Rennell Kirkendall; Martha Douglas; Emilie Chaney; Alison Cariker; and Debbie Brooner.