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Clemson faculty asked to give input about their experiences

In April, faculty members will receive an invitation to voice their overall experience as Clemson University faculty members. Clemson and the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) at UCLA will conduct a survey of all faculty. Administered every three years, the survey identifies important information about faculty satisfaction, workload, goals, stressors, and experiences. The survey collects […]

Developing faculty and staff: President’s Leadership Institute application period is now open

Dear Clemson Family, I am pleased to announce the application period for the 2017-18 President’s Leadership Institute (PLI) class, a leadership development program for faculty and staff, is now open. This robust program will give selected faculty and staff the opportunity to participate in a number of activities designed to broaden participants’ experience and perspective, […]

Enhancing the postdoctoral experience

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Those who earn their Ph.D. say the achievement is a glorious moment in their lives. Mysterious to many, after obtaining this prestigious doctor title, many want to know what’s next? The next step is usually followed by an important and rather stressful training phase for young scientists, known as the postdoctoral (post-doc) period.   With […]

Computer payment plan offers new benefit to faculty and staff members

Full-time faculty and staff members with at least six months of service are now eligible to make payment plan purchases through the Clemson Computer Store. For purchases that total between $700 and $2500 and include a computer or tablet, the plan features after-tax payroll deduction payments. A minimum 10 percent non-refundable down payment is required, […]

Task Force on the History of Clemson seeking faculty and staff input

About a year ago, the Board of Trustees approved a final report from its Task Force on the History of Clemson recommending ways to best tell the complete story of Clemson University. The report was based on input solicited and received from faculty, staff, students, alumni and other community stakeholders throughout fall 2015. Since then, […]

Budget: House of Representatives adopts State budget recommendations

The House of Representatives completed their work on the state budget last week. Below is a summary of the items impacting Clemson University: Clemson E&G Adoption of Clemson’s current base budget only.  No new recurring or nonrecurring funding. Clemson PSA $700,000 in recurring funding for Agriculture and Natural Resources Programming $600,000 in recurring funding for […]

Campus sanitary sewer system smoke testing happening March 20-24

  Smoke testing is scheduled to begin in several areas on campus during the week of Spring Break (March 20-24).  Upon receipt of this notice, please run about a gallon of water from all faucets in your building into all sinks and showers and let it drain out.  Also, pour about a gallon of water […]

New faculty senate leader elected

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By Jackie Todd, Office of University Relations An associate professor in the English Department was elected Faculty Senate president for the 2018-19 academic year. Jan Holmevik was named president at the March 14 Faculty Senate meeting. “The faculty is the university’s greatest asset and it is more important today than ever before that we engage […]

Position categories guidance for faculty and staff

By Jackie Todd, Office of University Relations Faculty and staff in full-time, time-limited and other university positions categories might have questions about the compensation and benefits afforded to them. In response, the Office of Human Resources created an online resource that offers information on available benefits, position definitions, compensation, performance management, and much more. Even […]

Employee Assistance Program: March 2017 newsletter has a new look

Clemson University provides an employee assistance program to University employees and their dependents/household members though Deer Oaks EAP, an outside resource for addressing work/life issues and living a happier, healthier, more balanced life. A variety of health and wellness, counseling, referral, and consultation services are available. Services are completely confidential, and there is no cost […]