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 […]

4-H – Team Highlight

While summer camps and programs were being canceled across the state, Extension Agents from ten counties in the Pee Dee Region teamed up this summer to offer families an at-home 4-H camp experience. The counties included Chesterfield (Amber Starnes) Clarendon (Mary Margaret McCaskill) Darlington (Kyla Szemplinski) Dillon/Marlboro (Elizabeth Snipes) Florence (Faith Truesdale), Lee (Cindy Welsh) […]

From the Director – August 31

As was discussed during the recent Extension Town Hall Meeting, today, we are initiating the revised Extension Return to Work Framework Plan. All county offices are reverting to full telecommuting operations today, and Extension staff are to get tested for COVID-19 in compliance with University requirements. On Tuesday, September 8, your District Director, in conjunction […]

Food Systems and Safety – Team Highlight

Growers in South Carolina have not slowed down. We continue to provide them with Produce Safety Rule Grower Trainings and are available for questions and consults. It’s been incredible to witness how growers and producers in the state have been innovative and pivoted to get food to the people. Some growers have never been busier; […]

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 […]