Year: 2014

Alpha Beta Drive, located near the Union and Norris Hall, will close for construction Oct. 13 through Oct. 17.

This road leads to the Parking and Transportation Services office, Harcombe Dining Hall, university mailroom and post office, the university municipal court and student government office.

Access to this area will be controlled after the entrance to the E-5 parking lot located next to Fike Recreation Center. Personal vehicles will not be allowed to park in this area; however, special provisions have been made for drivers with ADA parking passes.

Deliveries to those buildings will be redirected with appropriate detour signage.

Contact James Bonney at jbonney@clemson.edu with any questions.

Fort Hill Street scheduled to close in late October

Fort Hill Street, between Williamson Road and Holmes Hall, is scheduled to close for construction Oct. 26 through Nov. 21. More details will be shared through Inside Clemson as they are received.

Clemson University officials have developed an interim policy to allow fraternities to hold social activities beginning October 10, provided they meet certain conditions.

Last week, Clemson suspended all social and new-member activities for all Inter-fraternity Council (IFC) chapters in the wake of multiple incidents involving fraternities this semester. The interim social policy provides a path to regain privileges.

Chapters deemed to be in good standing with the university – meaning they are not on any type of suspension, disciplinary probation or other sanction that would restrict social activities – may regain privileges by adhering to nationally recognized risk management policies and following certain guidelines for events involving alcohol.

Chapters not in good standing may regain privileges by complying with all existing expectations of their current sanction, following nationally recognized risk management policies and using a third-party vendor for any social activity involving alcohol.

To retain privileges, the chapters must hold a State of the Chapter meeting with Student Affairs staff by Nov. 1.

All IFC fraternities may continue to participate in events this semester that don’t fall under the conditions of the moratorium, including:

• Community-service and philanthropic fundraising activities;
• University-sponsored events that don’t involve alcohol, such as Homecoming, Tigerama, sporting events and Campus Recreation activities;
• General business meetings.

“A comprehensive, long-term plan is under development to enhance the Greek culture of safety and risk management, and address issues related to unacceptable behaviors,” said Gail DiSabatino, vice president for Student Affairs. “Greek life is an integral part of Clemson University and the Clemson experience for our students and the broader campus community. We are working with students to ensure that it continues to flourish.”

The university’s internal investigation into allegations of conduct code violations by fraternities is still under way.

Peggy Tyler, Ph.D., has been named interim dean of Clemson University libraries, effective today.

“Kay Wall has been a champion of 21^st-century librarianship,” said Tyler. “I want to build on the good work she has done to position the libraries as a national leader in providing access to information and in educating individuals for effective, life-long learning.”

Tyler joined the university full time in 1994 as a reference librarian. She became the interim chair of the libraries’ faculty in 2013 and was responsible for annual evaluations, reappointment, tenure, post-tenure review and representing the interests of the library’s faculty members.

Tyler earned her bachelor’s degree from Johnson State College, her master’s degree in library science from the University at Albany-SUNY, and her doctorate in industrial-organizational psychology from Clemson.

Kay Wall, who led the led the university libraries for eight years, will be working on several new initiatives to enhance the university’s learning environment.

Student Kendall Wernet, from Arden, N.C. died Sept. 29. Wernet was a junior management major.

Counseling and Psychological Services is providing grief counseling. Students who want to speak to a counselor should contact CAPS at 864-656-2451.

A visitation is planned from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 3 at Groce Funeral Home, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden, N.C.

Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 Church St., Asheville, N.C. will host a celebration of life at 10 a.m. Oct. 4.

Condolences may be made online at http://www.grocefuneralhome.com/.

***Update: Campus Memorial Service scheduled

A memorial service will be held on Clemson’s main campus at 4 p.m. Friday, March 27 in Tillman Auditorium. The Clemson University Symphonic Band will participate in the service. There will be a reception immediately following the service in the Tillman foyer.

Clemson Recycling Services now has mulch and compost available for sale at the Cherry Crossing Research Facility, located on West Queen Street across from the Cherry Farm. The products may be picked up Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until noon while supplies last.

Landscaping mulch is sold for $10 per cubic yard, leaf mulch for $5 per cubic yard and compost for $25 per cubic yard. Bulk pricing is available for large quantities upon request. Checks made out to Clemson University Recycling will be accepted on site and payment by credit card is available online.

For questions or additional information, visit the Clemson University Recycling Department website.

By Emily Gyemant, Class of 2016, Office of Media Relations

We’re stronger when we’re different. To highlight and celebrate the diverse cultures and people represented within the Clemson campus community, Clemson has designated October as the university’s Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Month. During the month, the university will feature dynamic presentations, lectures and events that promote open dialogue, collaboration and respect. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in these events and be part of the conversation.

The Chief Diversity Office has been working with the Campus Climate Enhancement Task Force to develop these activities to build on a sense of community.

“We want people to learn about different cultures and the importance and value of the different backgrounds and really celebrate the fact that we really are a very diverse community,” said Clemson’s chief diversity officer, Leon Wiles.

One such learning opportunity will feature Steve Bucherati, chief diversity officer of The Coca-Cola Company. Bucherati will present to campus leaders The Value of Inclusion in the Workplace and Society during an Oct. 22 luncheon. Also, at this event, City of Clemson Mayor J.C. Cook will issue a proclamation designating October as Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Month. Reservations are required. Contact Leslie Doss at ldoss@clemson.edu.

On Oct. 23, author and consultant Charles Weathers will present Using Inclusive Practices to Create a Productive Workplace Environment. Open to the campus community, the lecture will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Hendrix Center, David Peebles Room.

Other events include movie screenings, a poetry slam, and a panel discussion featuring campus leaders, staff and students who will discuss their individual roles and what they can do collectively to further promote a positive environment.

To view a complete list of Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Month events, visit the Chief Diversity Office website.

Read more about Dr. Wiles here.

By Danielle Shuff, Office of Communications and Public Relations
College of Health, Education, and Human Development
Eugene T. Moore School of Education

A Health Information Technology Research Interest Group kickoff meeting will be held at noon on Oct. 15 in Edwards Hall 201, with the goal of creating an environment of like-minded scholars to promote health information technology-related collaborative research across the university.

Open to Clemson faculty and graduate students, the event will be hosted by Ron Gimbel, chair of the department of Public Health Sciences, and Eileen Kraemer, director of the School of Computing.

Gimbel and Kraemer envision an informal group of scholars interested in contributing to future research to improve health care delivery and advancing Clemson’s research emphasis on health. This group aligns with priority initiatives including the Greenville Health System-Clemson research partnership.

Possible collaborative interest areas include mobile health and apps, electronic and personal health records, health information exchanges, clinical decision support, public health information systems and other related technologies.

For more information, contact Ron Gimbel, chair, department of Public Health Sciences.

The Clemson turkey is a rare bird, extinct if you wait too late to order one. For 12 years, the Clemson University Poultry Science Club has enjoyed tremendous success selling its university-farm raised, free-range hens. The club’s greatest regret is denying people the pleasure of feasting on turkeys that Thomas Green Clemson would have proudly served at Fort Hill. Demand is greater than supply. Order now. Avoid disappointment.

The turkey hen poults donated by Prestage Farms of Camden arrive at Clemson poultry farm in August. Poultry Science Club students tend the flock until the fateful day. The birds are rounded up and processed the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Students dress the turkeys in the Clemson University Meats Lab and package them on Sunday in bags donated by Sealed Air Corporation (Cryovac) of Duncan. This is truly a South Carolina product.

The money raised from the sale of the turkeys supports the Poultry Club activities. Students travel to Atlanta to the International Poultry Exposition where the students attend seminars and apply for internships and permanent positions in the poultry industry.  Students also sponsor a farm family at Christmas time and provide toys and games for the children of the Clemson community at Halloween. The Poultry Science Club also underwrites and participates in many state 4-H Poultry projects throughout the year, hosting poultry shows, judging contests and conducting workshops.

If you are interested in purchasing a free range, fresh dressed turkey, please contact Mickey Hall by email at mahall@clemson.edu, or the AVS department at 864-656-3428. Due to a limited supply, all birds must be ordered ahead of time. The deadline for ordering is Monday Nov. 17, 2014. To reserve a bird, the club will need a name and cell phone or contact number.  The cost per bird is $65 and the club takes cash or check only. The birds will be distributed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in the lobby of Newman Hall.

By Jackie Todd, office of Media Relations

More than 85 companies offering benefits information, services, and discounts will be at Clemson’s employee benefits fair, scheduled from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 2) at Fike Recreation Center.

Open enrollment for benefits is Oct. 1- 31.

Medical insurance changes can now be made each year

What’s new this year is that that the Public Employee Benefits Authority (PEBA) is allowing faculty and staff to make changes to their medical benefits on an annual basis, during open enrollment, instead of every other year.

Many options

The event will offer a wealth of information about insurance, retirement and wellness options. Faculty and staff can even get their flu shots from the Joseph F. Sullivan Center. Trivalent vaccines, which cover three flu strains, are available for $25 and quadrivalent vaccines, which cover four flu strains, are available for $30. Sullivan Center personnel will be on hand to help participants select the vaccine type that fits their needs. The Center will accept, cash, checks submitted at the fair, or credit card payments completed online. Additionally, the Sullivan Center will offer CU4 Health screenings, health counseling sessions and bloodwork, blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) screenings. Fees for these services may apply.

And who doesn’t love to save money? University faculty and staff can take note of the dozens of businesses that will offer various discounts on products and services.

Making changes online

A convenient way for faculty and staff to make enrollment changes during the month of October is through MyBenefits. Employees can visit MyBenefits to make changes allowed by PEBA Oct. 1-31. HR will hold MyBenefits workshops on Oct. 14, 23 and 30. Check the university calendar for specific times and locations. Additionally, detailed MyBenefits instructions are located in the Announcements section of the HR Web page.

More than 1100 faculty and staff attended last year’s fair. Organizers hope to increase that number at this year’s event.

For questions or more information, contact Human Resources at 656-2000, or online at Ask-HR.

Here’s a way to have some fun and help Clemson! The Denver Downs Farm will host its “Clemson Day at the Maze” from 1 until 6 p.m. Oct. 5.

Admission is $14 per person (children under 2 get in free) and $2 from the admission of each Clemson faculty, staff, student and alumni member will be donated to the Clemson Alumni Association.

Denver Downs features a 10-acre corn labyrinth. But for those who seek more thrills, the farm also offers tractor rides, a pumpkin patch, farm animals and much more.

Representatives from the Clemson Student Alumni Council the Women’s Alumni Council and the Anna Marie Calhoun Project will be on hand to greet visitors, as well as a special visit from the Tiger mascot at 2 p.m.

For questions, contact Catherine Garrison Davis at 843-297-0140 and for more information, visit www.denverdownsfarm.com.