Each month, ALSSO will host a Virtual Workshop designed to promote the scholarship of our members as well as provide opportunities for connection and collaboration.
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January Workshop
Our first professional development session of 2026 was led by Dr. Robert White, Professor of Humanities at Alabama State University. Dr. White encouraged attendees to think in terms of impact rather than passive presence. We were encouraged to make our contributions as meaningful as possible.
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February Workshop
Our second professional development session of 2026 featured Mrs. Sondra Obas, an ALSSO member form Alabama State University. Ms. Obas' presentation explored AI literacy, including a look at the origins of artificial intelligence and a review the AI tools available for classroom use, as well as current updates on how AI is evolving. She encouraged everyone to practice their Ai literacy collaboratively both in the classroom with students and out of the classroom with colleagues to promote everyone's success.
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March Workshop
The session, presented by Dr. James Winfield, is titled "The Heavy L.I.F.T. Model: A Professional Practice for Student Success." Tune in to discover what the L.I.F.T. acronym stands for and how it can support student success at your respective institutions.