Category: Faculty Advancement

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 environment, collegiality, workload, trust, and current initiatives. With a healthy campus climate, individuals generally feel welcomed, respected, and valued by their colleagues. Besides professional and personal benefits, research also supports […]

  Why you need to develop your own professional brand As noted by Columbia University, many professors consider the concept of branding to be fake, demeaning, like product marketing. On the contrary, a faculty’s brand can provide a public window into your background, your current interests, your team, and your vision for the future of […]