Extension Employee News

COVID-19 Updates for Extension Employees

Information as of December 2021 General Details Employees who are at a higher risk for COVID-19 based on risk factors identified by the CDC should discuss their concerns with their supervisor. If additional accommodation is needed, they should discuss these concerns and possible accommodations with the University’s ADA coordinator. Whenever possible, meetings should continue to […]

Wellness Wednesdays

My name is Kristi Bussell and I’m a mental health educator for student health services. My office recently started an online program called Wellness Wednesdays (WW). The purpose of WW is to provide students, faculty, and staff information on how to take care of their wellbeing during COVID-19. Additionally, it provides an opportunity for folks […]

CCIT Resources- Working Remotely

Zoom Information Zoom is now licensed for all Clemson employees. To access a licensed account, login in through clemson.zoom.us Learn more about Zoom meeting best practices and tips. https://blogs.clemson.edu/online/2020/04/03/zoom-meeting-best-practices-and-tips/ List of IT Resources Information about all of the tools for working remotely have been compiled for employees. https://ccit.clemson.edu/working-remotely/ Scanning Tool If you do not have […]

Who is Publishing in Land-Grant Press?

Agribusiness – 6 Posted Publications (4 of which are related to COVID-19) Adam Kantrovich Brian Bolt Lindsey Craig Matthew Fischer Mickey Richards Nathan Smith Steven Richards Agronomic Crops – 7 Posted Publications Currently under review: 9 Bhupinder Singh Farmaha Dan Anco David Hollens Free Francis Reay-Jones Jay Crouch Jeremy Greene Jonathan Croft Kendall Kirk Michael […]

Land-Grant Press Webinar

Are you thinking about submitting a publication to Land-Grant Press? The “How to Submit to Land-Grant Press” webinar will guide participants through the process of preparing and submitting a publication. THURSDAY, APRIL 30 / 1 – 1:30 p.m. ZOOM Link: https://clemson.zoom.us/j/91859993288?pwd=bXkxOHFxamE5cnJvc1ZkdWFMUStwdz09 Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-submit-to-land-grant-press-webinar-tickets-103697624386 (Registration is not mandatory but is encouraged) Topics will include Writing […]

CUMIS – Measure the Reach of Your Facebook Content

Team records are most often used to report a program or workshop, but they can also be used to report media activities. Beneficial functions of a team record include preventing agents from over-reporting data and the duplication of records. When a program or workshop is conducted, the organizers or administrators should decide who will be […]

4-H Virtual Clubs – Team Highlight

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all in-person, 4-H club meetings have been canceled until further notice. To meet the needs of the community and continue the 4-H programs already established, 4-H started offering virtual 4-H Clubs. Seven clubs with over 150 children in Saluda County 4-H would be missing new opportunities that would allow them […]

Rural Health and Nutrition – Team Highlight

Our Rural Health and Nutrition (RHN) Extension Agents in Lee, Hampton, and Marion Counties are working on Policy, System, and Environment initiatives to fight obesity. Prior to and during this COVID-19 crisis, getting healthy foods into local food pantries has been a way to provide healthy eating options for food-insecure individuals. The RHN agents in […]

Message from the Director – April 20

Just one week ago, multiple tornados devastated many parts of the state and caused nine deaths. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who are mourning the loss of loved ones. We realize that there are a number of you who have been affected in one way or another, and we want to ensure that […]

Forestry and Natural Resources – Team Highlight

Within the first week of the Clemson Extension office closures, Forestry and Natural Resources Extension Program Team agents T.J. Savereno (Pee Dee Region), Sean Bowers (Coastal Region), and Parker Johnson (Coastal Region) immediately started working on written guidance for homeowners and other Extension stakeholders on how to take photos that are useful to their county […]