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Training & Professional DevelopmentNCASFAA webinars, professional development opportunities, and training resources Upcoming Webinars SEPTEMBER 2026
Beyond the Sparkle: Finding AI's Real Value at WorkDate & Time: September 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM About the WebinarAI can do a lot more than write an email or answer a question. In this interactive session, we’ll explore how AI can help us rethink the way work gets done—both personally and professionally. We’ll break down everyday job responsibilities into smaller tasks, identify opportunities where AI or automation could help, and explore how projects and reusable AI skills can make work easier and more consistent. We’ll also discuss what shouldn’t be automated and where human judgment still matters. Like a diamond, the real value of AI takes a little work to uncover. We’ll look beyond the sparkle of prompts and shiny new tools to find practical ways AI can help you in your own work. You’ll leave with a framework for moving from simple AI prompts toward smarter, more efficient ways of working. The goal isn’t to replace your human brilliance—it’s to help it shine a little brighter! PresenterDr. Samantha Hicks Presenter Bio: Dr. Samantha Hicks is a Certified Financial Aid Administrator and currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Financial Aid & Scholarships at Coastal Carolina University. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration, and a Doctoral Degree in Education with a specialization in Higher Education Leadership. Dr. Hicks began her financial aid career as a work-study student at CCU in 2007 and joined the university’s financial aid team as a counselor in 2010. Her doctoral research focused on financial stress and literacy among undergraduate students. She has served in various roles with SCASFAA, SASFAA, and NASFAA and is the current President of SCASFAA. Moderator: Download Presentation
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