South to Host “Show What Matters!” Workshop on Career Readiness and ePortfolios
Posted on June 25, 2026 by Michelle Hale
South to Host “Show What Matters!” Workshop on Career Readiness and ePortfolios
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness will be hosting “Show What Matters!”, a two-day interactive workshop focused on career readiness, communication and ePortfolios. The professional development event brings together faculty, staff, academic advisors, career development, LevelUP Fellows, campus partners, etc. to explore practical strategies for helping students connect their academic experiences to future career success. OIE is offering $300 in professional development funds for those who attend ($150 per day).
Day 1 of the workshop will be led by Dr. Lynn T. Meade, an experienced educator in communication and career-readiness-focused pedagogy from the University of Arkansas. Her work centers on helping students connect academic experiences to professional outcomes through intentional communication and reflective practice.
Day 2 will be led by Dr. Julie Estes, AVP of Institutional Effectiveness, Dr. Michelle Hale, Associate Director of Academic Enhancement, and Mr. Adam Barnes, Assistant Director of Career Development, and will focus on integrating employer-valued skills into discipline-specific activities.
Interested South Alabama Faculty and Staff may register here: Show What Matters!
Through interactive sessions, participants will learn how to apply NACE Career Readiness Competencies to course design, develop assignments that promote career-ready skills, create meaningful reflection activities and integrate Canvas Portfolios into teaching and learning.
The event supports South’s LevelUP Quality Enhancement Plan by strengthening the university’s efforts to prepare students for success beyond graduation. By helping faculty and staff embed career readiness, communication and reflective learning throughout the student experience, the workshop aims to ensure that graduates can effectively articulate and demonstrate the skills that matter most to employers and graduate programs.