The Alabama State University College of Education (COE) held an intriguing and informative spring semester assembly for students regarding its major requirements and internship opportunities. The event was held at 11 a.m., Feb. 11 in the Vivian Watts DeShields Auditorium located in Ralph D. Abernathy Hall.
Faculty of the COE emphasized what the process leading to graduation would require. Associate Professor of Education Anthony Broughton, Ed.D., took time during the assembly to ensure all students were aware of everything they needed to know to be successful.
“The whole premise of this assembly is to educate you (students) and enlighten you on the things that you need to know to be successful,” Broughton said.

The meeting also made a point to address student attire as they pursue careers in education. Various speakers and informational workshops were featured to assist students in their journeys through the COE.
The Men of Distinction in Education and The High Society are two mentoring groups that participated in the assembly where they performed in a “dress for success” fashion show. The group demonstrated proper work attire in collaboration with The High Society, a networking and urban modeling organization.
College of Education Advisor Dorian Richardson provided students with advice and gave special announcements about changes in the college from an administrative perspective.
“My goal is to build a one on one relationship with my students,” she said. “I am here to answer any questions when it comes to graduation time, course selections, career aspirations, and anything you need to ask regarding your academic plan.”
Richardson also had students recite a pledge that embodies the core values and goals of the COE.
“There is no ‘I’ in COE. I pledge to be mindful, very respectful, and very considerate. There is no ‘I’ in COE because these three things are required of me.”
Following the pledge, Assistant Professor of Education Erinn F. Floyd, Ph.D., bestowed students with some words of wisdom. Floyd shared a West African proverb urging students to take action to achieve their goals.
“Simply waiting passively does not bring results,” she said. “In other words you get what you work for. Value this approach over complacency and inaction to yield your most promising results.”
Assistant Professor Jamar Muhammad, Ph.D., announced that the COE has made a connection with Montgomery Public Schools to positively influence students.
“The COE has the future decision makers, the future history makers, and the future leaders of the classroom,” Mohummad said. “We have been blessed with an opportunity right here in the city. Montgomery Public Schools is offering elementary (education) majors an opportunity to serve as a teacher’s aides.
“Students must have nine hours of early childhood education coursework and preferably some experience with Pre-K children.”
Broughton closed the assembly with remarks urging students to work hard and take action.
“Just do it,” he said. “You’ve heard what you have to do, what you need to be engaged in, the opportunities, and how you should dress. Just do it.”