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 […]

Extension’s Summer Professional Development Series

Dr. Christopher Eck will be offering a series of professional development workshops related to virtual program delivery, accessibility, and effective program delivery throughout the summer. Programs begin in May. Tuesday 5/18/21 from 10:00am to noon – Zoom Level 1 Monday 5/24/21 from 10:00am to noon – Zoom Level 2 Wednesday 5/26/21 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm […]

4-H – Team Highlight

Mars Madness Continues… This past year has been quite an adventure with South Carolina 4-H’s Journey to Mars and National 4-H’s Mars Base Camp. This summer, we watched the Mars Perseverance Rover take off from the same launchpad that sent Apollo 11 to the moon. The rover was aptly named by students in Virginia that […]

Agricultural Education – Team Highlight

While the annual FFA Legislator Appreciation Day Ceremony was virtual this year, FFA Chapters from around the state were still able to meet with legislative representatives and hear a message of support from Governor, Henry McMaster, Superintendent of Education, Dr. Molly Spearman, Senator, Wes Climer, and Representative, David R. Hiott. The ceremony’s link was released […]

From the Director – March 2021

Last year we mostly used the word ‘fluidity’ to brace for uncertainty. Now fluidity means an increasing uptick in activity, moving us forward towards the ‘new normal’ we have been seeking. Based on the SC DHEC activity data, almost half of the state counties are designated as ‘green’ due to the low level of virus […]

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 […]