Southern: Achievement Awards The purpose of the Achievement Award Program is to encourage and recognize excellence in the field of professional Extension for members with less than ten years of service. Mallory Maher Sarah Scott Southern: Distinguished Service Awards The purpose of the Distinguished Service Award Program is to encourage and recognize excellence in the […]
Extension Employee News
May 2024: Monthly Director’s Letter
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 […]
2024 Extension Innovation Awards Proposals
Congratulations to all of those whose proposals received awards for the second round of our Extension Innovation Awards. Evaluation of Shelf Stability and Safety of Cocktail Mixers: Adair Hoover Statewide Agronomic Crops Nematode Survey: Kyle Smith Finding Effective Solutions for Joro Spider Management: David Coyle Enhancing Agricultural Safety and Efficiency through Virtual Training and Technology […]
April 2024: Monthly Director’s Letter
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 […]
February 2024: Monthly Director’s Letter
Dear Extension Family, I am well aware of and humbled by the devotion so many have for their Extension responsibilities because of the amount of time put in and when it is put in–often outside of the regular Monday through Friday work week for many. I am touched when those of you who are able […]
2024 County Office Holiday Information
Optional Holiday Request/Approval Process The 2024 County Holiday Schedule includes an optional holiday, which is not included in the 2024 University Holiday Schedule this year. As such, the request and approval process for Extension County employee optional holiday use in 2024 will differ from previous years. To request an optional holiday, employees must follow the […]
January 2024: Monthly Director’s Letter
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 […]
December 2023: Monthly Director’s Letter
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 […]
2024 EFNEP Annual Retreat Awards
EFNEP Excellence Award for Adult Program Wanda Vandroff, Marion County Jazmin Myer, Sumter County FNEP Excellence Award for Youth Program Patti Chapman, Beaufort County Brandi Anderson, McCormick County EFNEP NE of the Year Award Catina Williams, Chesterfield County Star Performer Award Stacy Phillips, Sandhill REC Excellence in Peer Mentoring Wanda Vandroff, Marion County Mary Morgan, Georgetown […]
October 2023: Monthly Director’s Letter
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 […]
