Category: From the Director

Dear Extension Family,  I want to thank you all for your dedication and passion for Extension work. This became very clear during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I have witnessed our folks helping their neighbors and our stakeholders, as well as working with other agencies to assist however we could to help our communities get […]

Dear Extension Family, We are starting to put the dog days of summertime behind us, which means the South Carolina State Fair is right around the corner! We occupy a large exhibit space in the Ellison Building that we populate with as many Extension employees as possible to greet the endless stream of visitors throughout […]

Dear Extension Family,  I am proud to announce the completion of the final stage of our Strategic Plan regarding our administrative structure. We have successfully established five equal-sized regions, and we are pleased to welcome Ms. Terasa Lott as the 5th full-time District Extension Director. In line with this structural enhancement, I have also implemented […]

Dear Extension Family,     Our first Joint Extension Conference in December 2022 was an amazing accomplishment. It invigorated perspectives about our purpose, sparked creativity, extended fellowship and fostered strategies to instill the framework for a vibrant network between Clemson University and South Carolina State University. The outcome proved that such an event is indeed worthy […]

Dear Extension Family, This past Wednesday was Administrative Professionals’ Day, and it was fitting to hold the 43rd annual South Carolina Association of Extension Administration Professionals (SCAEAP) Conference this week. The 3-day conference included professional development training, team-building activities and a community service project at the Lowcountry Harvest Hope Food Bank location. I want to […]

Dear Extension Family, As I reflect on last year, I realize how evident it is that our talented team of Agents, Associates, Specialists, and staff deliver significant levels of service to improve South Carolina’s economy and environment and the well-being of its citizens. The creativity and enthusiasm put into preparing and presenting programs are simply […]

Dear Extension Family, I know many have already begun their holiday leave, and for those who are still putting in hours for your Cooperative Extension responsibilities, I appreciate your dedication and know you are ready for the well-deserved break. It is a joyous time of year to share with family and friends, and there are […]

Dear Extension Family, We had another successful gathering of Cooperative Extension representation at the South Carolina State Fair over the past two weeks. I would like to recognize Mrs. Becca Hedden and Dr. Lance Beecher for their hard work organizing and managing our exhibit from start to finish, and I thank all Extension employees who […]

We received very favorable feedback from our Program Team Coffee Chats, and I would like to continue a monthly open meeting for anyone who would like to join. Our new Drop-in With the Director sessions will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., April through December on the first Wednesday of each month (excluding […]

Dear Extension Family, Once again, we have a lot to cover in this month’s letter. Please take the time to become informed on significant topics, including 2023 Extension Strategic Plan Review EELI 4th Cohort Application Process Extension Fleet Update Salesforce Implementation 2023 Extension Strategic Plan Review As a follow-up to the recently released Clemson Elevate […]