photo by Barry G. Richards

Emeritus faculty were treated to some great live music on Wednesday, May 22 at the Emeritus College Meeting Room! The twenty-five attendees present were treated to some “Old Time” string tunes from a fantastic trio of musicians: Fred Switzer, lead guitar, race car driver, Professor of Psychology; Jeff Appling, rhythm guitar, collector of rare minerals, teacher of skepticism, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Jan Murdoch, mandolin, bread baker, cocktail crafter, personal assistant to two spoiled dogs. The group played for an hour then had a question and answer session after the performance.   The discussion continued during lunch at Village Bakery and Café in Pendleton following the event.

On April 30, 2019 the Emeritus College held it’s annual Emeritus Day event at the Madren Center. Emeritus Faculty were able to visit with organizations providing services to the faculty and enjoy fellowship with other faculty members. Dr. Jerry Reel, Professor Emeritus of History and University Historian, was recognized with the 2019 Distinguished Emeriti Award.

The  2018-19 emeriti were honored in the BellSouth Auditorium to a packed house! A fantastic lunch was enjoyed and Dr. Dori Helms, Provost Emerita,  provided a relevant keynote address on the importance of teamwork! Lucy Eubanks accepted the award to honor former Emeritus College Director, Dr. Dwaine Eubanks, with the named Emeritus College Fellows Program. We thank President Clements and Provost Jones for attending the event as well as several deans and department chairs!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY AND INFORMATION ABOUT OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER!!

Clemson Educator Receives Award from ITEEA

Clemson University educator William “Bill” Havice, PhD, DTE received the 2019 International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) Special Recognition Award.

Outstanding technology and engineering educators and students were honored by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) at its 81st Annual Conference held March 27-30, 2019 in Kansas City, MO.

This award is presented to an individual who has established a sustained record of outstanding service to the field of technology and engineering education. To qualify for this award, the recipient must be an ITEEA member and have made a significant contribution and resulting impact to ITEEA or technology and engineering education.

Bill, a professor emeritus of Educational and Organizational Leadership Development in the Clemson University Emeritus College, was selected for his many years of outstanding work as a technology teacher educator and to the field of education in general.

He co-developed a career leadership and professional development initiative titled “Twenty-first Century Leadership Academy Program” that enhances leadership and professional development opportunities for junior faculty in ITEEA. For the past thirteen years, the program has provided an opportunity for rising technology educators from across the country to develop as professional leaders, develop community and have experiences related to the promotion of technology and engineering education and technological literacy in schools.

Go to: https://www.iteea.org/News/282/150867.aspx

EMERITUS DAY SCHEDULED – April 30, 2019 (10:00am – 2:00pm at the Madren Center)

Emeritus Day is an exciting and beneficial time for emeritus faculty!  Several University providers will be available to help you navigate your benefits, including parking services so you can apply for your parking permit before it expires!! The Provost and President will be honoring the 2018-19 emeriti at 11:30 am in the BellSouth Auditorium and the luncheon will follow. Our keynote speaker will be Dr. Doris Helms, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Emerita.  Please RSVP by April 17 using one of the following: click  HERE and fill out the information then click submit,  call the EC office (864-656-3990), email nherman@clemson.edu or by visiting the EC Homepage  and clicking on purple tab (on the right) then fill out information (be sure to click on the submit button at the bottom of the form).  Please indicate any special dietary considerations when you RSVP, we will not be able to honor any requests the day of the event. 

 Download Invitation HERE

Chip Egan, dean emeritus of the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities, will be inducted in March into the Southeastern Theatre Conference Hall of Fame. Egan served Clemson University 33 years as professor of theater, performing arts department chair and dean of the

College. He is a life member and former president of the Southeastern Theatre Conference and past president of the South Carolina Theatre Association. He recently chaired the search committee for the executive director of SETC. Egan continues his career as a professional actor and director in Upstate theaters. He is a member of the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities Hall of Fame. He also served as interim director of the Clemson University Emeritus College. SETC, founded in 1949, is a nonprofit organization of theaters and individuals involved in theater, representing 10 states in the southeastern United States.

Musical Events at the Emeritus College

March 11, Monday: 10:00am until 11:30am
Don’t miss The Carl Neil Duo acoustic performance at the Emeritus College featuring  guitar, violin and mandolin. The Duo will  emphasize the history of the music from the Swing era to the 1960s.  The hour-long event is scheduled for Monday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. and is hosted by the Greater Clemson Music Festival.

More information about the month-long musical festival coming our way in April will be available. The Carl Neil Duo is composed of Andy Fleming and Brad Pearson, two accomplished musicians who have appeared at many locations in the Tri-County area. Their familiarity with the history of music will delight music lovers of all ages. Be sure and ask them why they are called the Carl Neil Duo. See you there. Bring a guest. There will be a no-host lunch at  Red Bowl of Clemson (Publix Shopping Center) following the event.

March 28, Thursday: 10:30am until Noon
Dr. Eric J. Lapin and Clemson University students will present a lecture recital at the Emeritus College. Dr. Lapin is a Senior Lecturer of Music and Director of Artistic Initiatives for the Brooks Center for the Performing Arts. The event will feature Performing Arts student performances, historical background, and instrument demonstrations. Please plan to join us for a no host lunch after the performance.

*All seminars will take place in the Emeritus College Meeting Room (511 Westinghouse Road  Pendleton, SC 29670)

Workshop- Social Media Guide: How to Create, Manage, and Use Safely

Thursday, February 29, 2019: 10:30 am until Noon
Emeritus College, Meeting Room 511 Westinghouse Road Pendleton, SC

March 14, 2019 (Thursday) 10:30 am until Noon 

 Clemson University’s Dean of Libraries 

Meet and Greet

Dr. Christopher N. Cox, Dean of the Clemson University Libraries will present his new directions and dreams for the Clemson Libraries. As Dean, he is dedicated to collaboratively developing a vision for a world class research library that meets the needs of Clemson’s students, faculty and staff.  Prior to coming to Clemson, Cox was Dean of Library Services at the University of Northern Iowa.  Cox has also served as Dean of Libraries at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, and Interim Director of Libraries at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.  He has a BA in English from Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania, an MA in English from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Library Science from the University at Albany, NY. The program will provide an opportunity for emeritus faculty to provide feedback to Dean Cox and to identify ways in which the libraries serve emeritus faculty.  This is a wonderful opportunity for the emeritus faculty to meet our new Dean of Libraries and for Dean Cox to meet emeritus faculty as well.  There will be a no-host lunch at Solé on the Green (Madren Center) following the seminar . Please contact Nicci at nherman@clemson.edu or 864-656-3990 by March 13, if you plan on attending the no-host lunch after the seminar so we can ensure adequate seating at the restaurant. The lunch is a great way to continue the discussion!

*All seminars will take place in the Emeritus College Meeting Room (511 Westinghouse Road  Pendleton, SC 29670)

Focus-Discussion  Lunches For Spring 2019

One thing that distinguishes academics is the general aversion to always sitting quietly (more or less) listening to someone else’s thoughts. We like to talk through big ideas with other generally-well-informed people. And nothing beats the lively exchange when there are contrasting viewpoints!

Now that EC faculty members have a great, configurable space in which to meet, we’re organizing  focused-discussion orange-bag lunches. The idea is that the topic will be set and announced in advance of each discussion over lunch, giving participants the opportunity to bring materials that relate to the topic. A  discussion topic is set for each meeting and is led by a guest moderator or an emeritus faculty. There’s no enrollment, and no required preparation. Pack a lunch or have the EC order a no host lunch for you from Panera in Anderson. Click HERE for lunch information and options. Contact Nicci to RSVP for no host lunch (nherman@clemson.edu or 864-656-3990). Don’t worry about a beverage. We’ll have water, tea, lemonade and coffee ready, and there’s a soft-drink machine close by. Mark your calendars for  11:30 am on these focused-discussion lunch dates!  CLICK HERE for past dates and discussion topics.

If you do not already have an orange EC lunch bag, be sure to pick one up when you come to one of the lunches!

*All lunches will take place in the Emeritus College Meeting Room (511 Westinghouse Road  Pendleton, SC 29670)

September 23, Monday: 11:30am – 1:00pm, Focus Discussion Lunch – Grad 360° Program: Dr. Tia Dumas, Assistant Dean for Professional Development and Inclusive Excellence, and Jodi Cox, Director of Graduate Training and Mentoring, will be joining the lunch to discuss the Grad 360° program (comprehensive professional development program for graduate students and postdocs) and how emeritus faculty may assist in providing professional development programs for graduate students.  You may bring your own lunch OR lunch will be catered by Village Bakery and Café. Click HERE to view menu. The catered lunch will cost $15.00. Please let Nicci know by Thursday, September 19, if you plan on participating in the catered lunch.

PAST LUNCHES

September 10,Tuesday: Focus-Discussion Lunch – Sustainability Assessment with Vic Shelburne (Emeritus Professor of Forestry and Natural Resources) and Caye Drapcho (Associate Professor of Biosystems Engineering): The Clemson University Commission on Sustainability was established in September of 2009 by President James Barker. In December of 2010, the commission released a draft of the University’s first comprehensive Sustainability Plan, acting as the basis for all sustainability practices at Clemson. The plan was filed in accordance with the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment, to which Clemson is a signatory. In 2018, a revised charter was adopted, and the commission became The Clemson University Sustainability Commission, and is the coordinating body for our efforts to become a model of sustainability among institutions. To creatively address sustainability, the commission facilitates collaboration among students, faculty, staff, and the community by integrating education, research, and public service with the social, economic, and environmental infrastructure.  Dr. Shelburne will give the Executive Presentation of the AASHE/STARS results (sustainability assessment) as well as discuss with attendees any other information/issues regarding this topic.

June 18, Tuesday: Focus-Discussion Lunch Faculty Advocate Program with Jerry Knighton (CU Director of Access and Equity)  and Danny Weathers (Associate Professor of Marketing/Faculty Senate President 2019-2020: This focus discussion centers on a current student program Student Advocates for Empowerment (SAFE) and the opportunity to expand this type of program to faculty. This initiative is intended to provide support for faculty who are involved in an investigation alleging unlawful discrimination and/or harassment. Students have a similar program (SAFE) that is designed to provide assistance in the investigative process, and the intent is to modify this program to provide assistance and counseling for faculty. Because Grievance Board members and grievance counselors may be called upon to adjudicate later, it is desirable to keep them out of the process until that time. Emeritus faculty can help in this way by assisting faculty in navigating the investigation (for example, explaining the process and faculty members’ rights).

May 16, Thursday: Creative Inquiry and Emeritus Faculty: The director and associate director of Clemson’s Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research Program will describe the program’s history and accomplishments, then discuss opportunities for emeritus faculty to interact with student researchers. Such activities range from judging posters, assisting students in designing presentations, and mentoring Creative Inquiry projects. If you have other ideas and suggestions, bring them to our discussion. Presented by: Dr. Barbara Speziale, Director of Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research, Associate Director of the Watt Family Innovation Center and Professor of Biology and Cora Allard Keese, Associate Director of Creative Inquiry and Undergraduate Research

April 18, Thursday: featuring Del Kimbler (Professor Emeritus of Industrial Engineering): “Are You Someone’s Crazy Relative?”  Polarization is real, and managing polarized conversations around the dinner table or in meetings has become an issue for some.  Can we talk about polarized issues without taking people out of our lives (or being taken out ourselves)? Dr. Kimbler will lead the discussion about polarization and how a national group is trying to deal with it a few people at a time.  The topics will include the rise of polarization, political views, talking across the divide, and the work of Better Angels.

April 9, Tuesday: CU’s Student Alumni Council (SAC) Advisor, Stewart Summers, will be present to discuss a proposed mentorship program between emeritus faculty and members of SAC. This program is in its beginning stages and Stewart is seeking advice/ideas in developing a program to connect emeritus faculty with current CU students. Please join the lunch to present your ideas on this valuable new program for the Emeritus College and the University.

February 20, 2019: featuring Dr. Della Baker Sprowl, Coordinator of Special Projects for the Director of Extension – “Civil Dialogue: Coming Together For Racial Understanding” Dr. Baker Sprowl will lead participants in a discussion on how to engage faculty across the university on civil dialogue on race. Developed by a team of experts across the U.S., a training program on civil dialogue was provided to land-grant universities. Dr. Baker Sprowl will provide the emeritus faculty an opportunity to discuss the program and generate ideas for engaging the university in civil dialogue on race.  Click HERE for Dr. Baker Sprowl’s PowerPoint presentation.

March 6, Wednesday: 11:30 am until 1:00 pm, featuring Dr. Darren Linvill, Associate Professor of Communications:  The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Social Media. Dr. Linvill will lead a discussion about the positive and negative effects of social media. B

AMANDA MOORE PRESENTS SEMINAR TO EMERITUS FACULTY

Amanda Moore Associate Director of the the Social Media Listening Center  and Lecturer, gave a well-received presentation to over 20 emeritus faculty on February 12. Her presentation focused on the Social Media Listen Center (SMLC). The Social Media Listening Center is a state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research and teaching facility that seeks to monitor, measure, and engage in social media conversations from across the web and provide learning, teaching, research, and partnership opportunities to students, faculty, collaborative research partners, and external clients. The presentation highlighted the successes of Clemson’s Social Media Listening Center and outline how researchers and industry professionals have utilized the Center to examine how social media function across diverse contexts and disciplines, including active shooter incidents at the P-12 level, the 2016 U.S. presidential election, cyberbullying, and others.  

A group of faculty with Amanda continued the conversation after the presentation with a great lunch at Sole on the Green!