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 […]

Livestock and Forages – Team Highlight

This spring has brought unusual circumstances for extension agents and producers as we maintain proper safety measures due to COVID-19. With hay season not stopping a committee of livestock agents developed and are providing a series of forage production meetings via Zoom. These meetings cover topics for warm-season forage production and weed management. This series […]

From the Director – June 8

We are now entering day 83 of the COVID-19 Modified Operating Procedure for Extension, and we are starting to reopen offices to our employees. I realize that this has been a slow process and will continue to be. I remember a saying from my father, “slow is fast.” I never understood this until he made […]

Agricultural Education – Team Highlight

Hosting a Virtual FFA State Convention This week the Greenville Convention Center was scheduled to host over 1,000 FFA members, advisors and guests. However, due to COVID-19, the annual State FFA Convention is being held virtually this week. Over the past two months, the FFA and Ag Ed State Staff along with the six FFA […]