Author: Carlos Garcia

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

This month, we feature Felipe Bertazzo Tobar, Assistant Professor in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Department at Clemson University. His research interests explore sports’ relationship with tourism, heritage, events, politics, coaching, and virtual and mixed-reality tools. he holds a Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management from Clemson University, a Master’s in Cultural Heritage […]

In May 2024, the Office of Faculty ADVANCEment invited all faculty at Clemson University to take part in an updated version of the climate survey, designed to provide data on faculty characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors. Following the recent blog post related to burnout, we are now reporting on a few additional aspects, that relate to […]

In May 2024, the Office of Faculty ADVANCEment invited all faculty at Clemson University to take part in an updated version of the climate survey, designed to provide data on faculty characteristics, attitudes, and behaviors. While questions that involved free responses are still being analyzed and will be shared separately, our office has decided to […]

Higher education climate surveys have been used for much of the last few decades in the US to collect information about the perception of campus inclusion, collegiality, workload, trust, and current initiatives. With a healthy campus climate, individuals and groups generally feel welcomed, respected, and valued by their colleagues. Besides professional and personal benefits, research […]