By Alexander Foster, public information specialist
CU Staff Senate/Staff Development
Twenty-four staff members graduated from Clemson’s Staff Development Program (SDP) on June 30. The initiative offers university staff members an opportunity to grow professionally and personally by voluntarily participating in various developmental and relevant service activities. Upon successful completion, participants receive a permanent salary enhancement.
Graduates of the current program were engaged in a number of projects, ranging from searching for and repairing steam leaks on campus to serving in the community through soup kitchens, shelters, and other charitable organizations.
Those who graduated from the program include:
- Daniel Austin, Student Affairs Publications
- Michelle Bright, Human Resources
- Robin Chambers, University Libaries
- Faith Christner, University Housing & Dining
- Richard Cox, Custodial & Recycling
- Linda Davis, Athletics/IPTAY
- Julie DuBose, Office of Undergraduate Studies
- Donna Duncan, Eugene T. Moore School of Education
- Wanda Hendricks, Student Affairs Business Office
- Valerie Jones, CAFLS Business Center
- Charlene Mayfield, PSA Publishing
- Rusty McDonald, Clemson Facilities
- Tonya McManus, Research Services
- Brenda Nicholson, Dean of Students Office
- Carol Pelletier, Records & Registration
- Chris Porter, CES Dean’s Office
- Charlotte Swafford, Forestry & Environmental Conservation
- Michelle Voyles, University Libraries
- Jo Walker, OCES
- Alfreda Webb, Office of Access & Equity
- Greg Weitz, University Facilities Maintenance Services
- Cathy Welton, Office of Research Compliance
- Jamal Williams, University Libraries
- Yahong Xu, Clemson Online
“I would share with anyone thinking about joining this program that not only will your pay be enhanced, but many, many areas of your life will be enhanced as well,” said Jo Walker, one of the 2015-16 SDP graduates.
The SDP is offered each year. To learn more about the program, eligibility and other criteria, visit the Staff Development Program website.
Click here to see photos of the 2015-16 SDP graduation celebration.
