Need to finish some writing projects, grade papers, or work on a proposal? If so, consider treating yourself to an easy commute without the hassle of parking. Join us on Monday, December 8th (9:00 am – 4:30 pm) at 502 Lebanon Rd, Pendleton, SC (Clemson Online‘s offices). Besides the writing activity, we will have […]
Writing Collaborative
Building Stronger Career Plans Through Teaching Effectiveness Join us and Lori Kinley (Clemson Online Digital Learning Strategist) to learn new tricks that can be applied to Canvas exams, apply a variety of Quality Matters options (online/hybrid), and the importance of asking students to journal with the revisions based on feedback. We will also cover options […]
SMART Goal Setting in the Age of AI
SMART Goals Many academic institutions have implemented SMART Goals, a modality that goes beyond a simple list of topics and that typically considers an implementation strategy to state a reasonable action. Besides being a widely used framework for structured goal setting, SMART goals have the potential to provide a clear understanding between faculty members and […]
2025 Faculty Writing Retreat Evaluation
The impact of dedicated writing time and faculty writing groups for the advancement of faculty scholarship is well documented. In collaboration with the Pearce Center, our office held a Faculty Writing Retreat May 2, 2025. The retreat was held at the Brook T. Smith Launchpad in downtown Clemson, from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm. The event […]
Faculty Podcast Series
The Office of Faculty Advancement is pleased to announce a faculty summer podcast series linked to various issues of relevance in Higher Education for faculty. The series is also aimed at bringing faculty and staff together, building community, and keeping people engaged during the summer. Moreover, these podcasts will be used during the Fall for […]
Summer… a great time for a change of pace
It may seem obvious for many people, but unplugging from work and setting time for yourself can have long-lasting effects on your physical and mental health. In fact, time away from work is essential to mitigate feelings of burnout, to support your well-being, to engage in physical activities, and to improve family relationships. Despite these […]
Jane Jacobi, Juggling the many hats of a research development professional
Jane Jacobi, Team Lead in the Office of Research Development, has been at Clemson for more than 30 years. Professionally, she has worn many hats, but they all have a thread running through them that has led her to the professional role she has today. She brings over 25 years of experience in research development […]
Featured Faculty: Aby Sène-Harper
This month, we feature Dr. Aby Sène-Harper, Assistant Professor (recently promoted) in Parks and Conservation Area Management. Dr. Aby Sène-Harper holds a B.S. from Warren-Wilson College (2005), a M.S. from University of South Carolina (2008), and a Ph.D. Texas A&M University (2016). She is a trained interdisciplinary environmental social researcher whose work advances socially and […]
Faculty Writing Retreat, at a glance
On May 2, 2025, the Office of Faculty Advancement hosted the 2025 Faculty Writing Retreat, offering a professional experience designed to foster community, enhance productivity, and empower faculty’s writing goals. Throughout the day, more than 50 faculty members engaged in a combination of focused writing sessions and skill-building activities to support their academic writing endeavors. […]
Evaluating teaching effectiveness
Recognizing that the effective evaluation of faculty teaching requires a multifaceted approach, Clemson University adopted a model that considers not only the course evaluation forms completed by students but also two additional metrics of teaching effectiveness. Besides addressing instances of over-reliance on student evaluations, the idea behind these changes is that a more diverse set […]
