Tag: faculty

HR Document Editors and Authors

“I’m offering an enthusiastic shout-out to this tenacious group of document authors in the Office of Human Resources. Kudos to the following individuals for learning and applying digital accessibility best practices to the resources that support every Clemson University employee: Anna Cobranchi, Latoya Daniels, Sharon Frye, Lisa Holland, Jennifer Lannom, Katie Papakostas, Leah Qualkinbush, Jennifer Ray, Katie Smithson, Kristy Snider, Sydney Waugh and Robyn Williams.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Academic Success Center Staff

“Shout out to the Academic Success Center staff: Brittany Goodson, Amber Eckersley and Joe Wilson. Thanks for hosting me for a conversation on document accessibility. Your investment in learning to provide accessible files to students is just another step toward students strengthening skills, building confidence and resourcefulness and learning how to learn. Thank you for prioritizing digital accessibility in the learning resources you provide to Clemson students.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Ladell Watson, Coordinator for Advising and Coaching, Fraternity and Sorority Life

“A big shout out to Ladell Watson, the NPHC Exec Board, and the NPHC organizations at Clemson for a successful Fall Fest Step Show as part of Homecoming. It was a great show and students, families, and alumni had an amazing time.” – Trish Robinson, Interim Director, Fraternity and Sorority Life

Tara Wood and Nick Richbell, Instruction and Outreach Archivist (Tara), Head of Special Collections and Archives (Nick)

“The University Libraries recently hosted a Special Collections and Archives – Behind the Scenes Tour, offering the opportunity to view a diverse collection of historical objects and documents from Clemson University’s history. Tara and Nick guided our small group through the exhibit, showcasing their extensive knowledge of Clemson University and its artifacts. We left with new information and found the tour to be very engaging and fun. Thank you, Tara and Nick!” – Morgan Pew, HR Service Manager 

Sarah Edison, Associate Director, Brooks Center for the Performing Arts

“Sarah’s commitment to the Brooks Center and staff is evident by her strong work ethic and compassion for others. She is always the first to offer help when needed.” – Anonymous

Nalinee Patin, IRB Manager

“Nalinee goes above and beyond to help everyone with their research compliance needs. She is such a pleasure to work with, and I’m proud to call her my friend and colleague.” – Anonymous

Emilee Mayo, HR Service Manager

“A huge shout-out to our amazing HR Service Manager, Emilee, for her incredible dedication and efficiency! Her proactive approach and commitment to excellence keep our departments running smoothly and make a real difference every day.” – Anonymous

Toni Shaw, Executive Assistant to AVP for Enrollment Management

“Toni’s kindness, professionalism, and dedication stand out every day. Since my first day at Clemson, she has gone above and beyond to support those around her and ensure everything runs seamlessly. She truly embodies what it means to be an outstanding colleague.” – Teodor Giusca, Data Manager, Enrollment Management

Derek Antos, IT Consultant, Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

“Derek is an incredible Clemson employee and is always ready to help. He goes above and beyond the call of duty regularly and even he helped our Real Estate Club remotely at 7 p.m.!” – Elaine Worzala, Clinical Professor

Clemson Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Inspection Team (Alayna Vasilakis, Ashley Vaughan, Gus Elmore, Jimmy Lisenby, Kerrie Roach, and Michael Franks)

“The Nursery Program team took our mission of “Inspect to Protect” to a whole new level with more inspections, surveys, export certifications, and invasive species detections than ever before.” – Theodore Zee, Nursery Operations Coordinator, Department of Plant Industry

CBSHS Grant Administrators team (Daniel Thrift, Ellen Saltzman, Elizabeth Hays, Jennifer Kelly)

“Thanks to our amazing team for taking care of our CBSHS faculty during my vacation. They’re a capable, professional, and hard working group. You’re the best!” – Loria Cass, CBSHS Pre Award Office Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Joy Patton, Employee Relations Director 

“Shout-out to Joy Patton! A big thank you to Joy Patton for the outstanding support she provided during a challenging employee relations case. Joy approached the situation with professionalism, kindness, and a deep understanding of the issues at hand. Her thoughtful guidance helped the manager navigate a difficult situation with clarity and confidence. We’re grateful for your expertise and steady presence—well done, Joy!” – Anonymous

Beth Schneider, Development Communications Coordinator 

“Beth is truly ALWAYS there to help with any information needed about special events, and she does a phenomenal job at coordinating so many written and spoken pieces for these events. She is always happy to answer questions, always a positive teammate, and always ready to help however she can. Clemson is lucky to have Beth, and I am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to work with such a rockstar of a person.” – Porscha Elton, Executive Director, Presidential Communications

Susan Keck, Fiscal Analyst CAFLS Academic Affairs

“We are incredibly grateful for the dedication and expertise Susan brings as our accountant every day. Her integrity, and tireless attention to detail keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Whether it’s analyzing reports, or answering last-minute questions, her consistency and professionalism never go unnoticed. Thank you for being the steady hand we can always ‘count’ on—your work truly makes a difference.” – Anonymous

Katherine Mulholland, Executive Director, SC Coalition for Mathematics & Science

“Congrats on a successful first year!” – Tom Peters, Senior Advisor, SC Coalition for Mathematics & Science

Anthony Harvey, Housing/Residence Facilities and Maintenance, Clemson Home

“Anthony is always eager to adjust housing facilities to accommodate our students with disabilities. He problem-solves and comes up with creative solutions and it is clear that he wants students to have the best residential experience possible!” – Margaret Camp, Director, Student Accessibility Services

Julie Buhr, Customer Service Representative, Human Resources

“Julie, who works the receptionist desk at HR, is constantly fielding questions and helping people with what they need. And she always does so with patience, kindness, encouragement and a warm smile. She is a wonderful example of how to treat people and our Clemson spirit.” – Anonymous

Leslie Doss, Business Manager, Office of Corporate Partnerships

“I highly recommend Leslie Doss, who consistently goes above and beyond. Her dedication is unmatched—working long hours without hesitation, always bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every task. No matter how challenging the situation, she tackles it with a smile and a can-do spirit that uplifts the entire team. She is not only a hardworking professional but also a joy to work with.” – Denise Ciccarelli, Assistant Vice President, Office of Corporate Partnerships

Ted Zee, Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Program, Interim Nursery Information and Program Coordinator

“After an unexpected vacancy, Ted has stepped up to fill in many of the gaps while continuing his regular responsibilities. As the field supervisor and one of the seven district specialists himself, the team has over 750 nursery growers to inspect, exports to certify and plant pest surveys to conduct, to name a few; Ted has led the nursery team to continued success despite the vacancy.” – Kerrie Roach, Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Program – District Specialist

Anna Davis, Scheduling Coordinator, Records and Registration

“Anna’s responsiveness to the needs of both staff and students is truly remarkable, especially given the demanding nature of her role. Thank you Anna for all you do, you are deeply appreciated!”  – Anonymous

Anna Davis (Info Sys. Business Analyst I, Records/Registration), Reagan Blondeau (Student Services Manager II, Records/Registration) and Debbie Race (Asst. Registrar for Scheduling, Records/Registration)

“A big shoutout to Anna Davis, Reagan Blondeau and Debbie Race for their dedication, patience and expertise with registration processes. Their commitment to excellence and willingness to assist (with all complicated Banner questions) has had a significant impact not just in my work, but also on the shared goal of advancing student success. We all benefit so much from your incredible knowledge, thank you for all you do!” – Anonymous

Helena Gaines, Human Resources Payroll Liaison, University Libraries

“Big thanks to Helena with all the work she does to help the University Libraries! Her wisdom, wit, kindness, and understanding make her an incredible colleague, especially when working through various issues and challenges.” – Anonymous

Ashley Childers (Principle Business Intelligence Analyst), Jacob Goodale (Business Intelligence Analyst)

“Ashley and Jacob revamped the dashboard for our professional development work and made it so much more functional. Not only did they do great work, but they were so easy to work with, even on something that was messy and complicated. I cannot say enough about the quality of their work and they’re also fun!” – Jenny Presgraves, Director of Professional Development and Well-being for the Graduate School

Marjorie Campbell and Debbie Gravely, CCIT Internal Operations

“Shout out to Marjorie and Debbie for your work in organizing and mentoring 19 CCIT staff for the 9-month ‘CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute (CELI).’ Thank you for your work to manage personal & professional development opportunities and arrange tours & speakers to provide us a better understanding of CCIT, Clemson University and the surrounding community. We appreciate you and are thankful for this opportunity!” – CELI c/o 2025

David Gilpin, Talent Management Systems Coordinator, Office of Human Resources

“A big thank you and shout out to David Gilpin, the Office of Human Resources’ talent management systems coordinator. Throughout the year, David is always so incredibly helpful. Comparing notes with other supervisors, we all seem to have the same experience in working with David in terms of his quick follow up and we are thankful we have him as a fellow Tiger to help all of us with what might be a hard task to navigate. David makes OnBase easy to use and we can just focus on giving our colleagues great feedback and support through the performance process.” – Anonymous

Sidney Angner, Genomic Core Technician, Center for Human Genetics

“Sidney’s contributions to the Center for Human Genetics Core are truly invaluable — we’d be lost without her! She’s a ray of sunshine who always goes above and beyond, giving her best in everything she does.” – Anonymous

Shannon Clark, Public Info Director, Records/Registration

“I had the pleasure of working with Shannon on improving the accessibility of the undergraduate catalog. She was proactive in asking thoughtful questions and genuinely receptive to feedback, using it to drive meaningful improvements. Her eagerness to learn and open-minded approach made our collaboration both productive and enjoyable.” – Jon Olson, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Courtney Dukes, ClemsonLIFE Instructor

“Courtney is an outstanding teacher who always goes above and beyond for her students. As the incoming freshmen teacher she sets the foundation for the success that the students find in ClemsonLIFE. She is an asset to the program; she does it all with a smile on her face and joyful laughter.” – Anonymous

The Office of Teaching Effectiveness & Innovation Team

“What a pleasure to host the exceptional staff from the Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation (OTEI). Miguel requested professional development training in document accessibility, and it was an honor to deliver. This talented team was attentive and engaged throughout this workshop on digital accessibility for Microsoft Word, and I look forward to our next session on PowerPoint accessibility. Shout-out to Taimi A Olsen, Miguel Montoro, Claire Dancz, Shannon Stefl, Sarah Otterbeck, Becky Tugman, and Janet Arnold – thank you for making document accessibility a priority for Clemson students and faculty!” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Dwayne Skelnik, Landscape Services 

“Thanks for planting the pretty daffodils around West Campus. They brighten my day.” – Anonymous

Kelsey Wylie, Exec Assistant to Senior Associate Provost- Academic Affairs/Faculty Affairs

“Kelsey keeps a complex set of “trains” running on time and headed in the right directions! We’re grateful for your service-oriented approach and pleasant professional demeanor!” – Anonymous

Dani Brewer, Faculty Systems Coordinator, Office of the Provost
“Dani is always willing to pitch-in, even when (perhaps especially when) it requires learning new things. We’re grateful to have a talented team and Dani adds much with her talent and commitment!” – Anonymous

Jessica Serrao, Metadata Librarian for Digital Collections
“Jessica plays a crucial role in our Metadata Services unit by creating descriptive metadata for digital collections and managing workflows and partnerships across departments. She mentors early career faculty, is always ready to help, and is a kind-hearted and inspiring colleague.” Tomeka Jackson, Resident Librarian , Collections and Discovery 

Dave Sargent, Counselor and Director of IT, Center for Career and Professional Development
“A huge thank you to Dave Sargent! For seven years, Dave has been a steadfast supporter of our JCPenney Suit-Up events and Career Clothes Closet. He generously gives up his Sunday afternoons to ensure our technology runs smoothly and even helps transport clothing—whether by golf cart or truck. His dedication, long hours, and ever-positive attitude make a lasting impact. We appreciate you, Dave—thank you for always coming through for us!” – Caren Kelley-Hall, Senior Associate Director – UPIC/Clemson Career Clothes Closet

Ryan Real and Colby Lanham, Institutional and Operational Communications
“This (and every) issue of OURClemson is digitally accessible thanks to the calculated work of Ryan Real and Colby Lanham. They intentionally use high-contrast colors, descriptive link text, and accessible structure elements like headings and bulleted lists, and they check (and double-check!) image alternative text on photos. Ryan & Colby, the Digital Accessibility team at Clemson appreciates your commitment to providing internal news that everyone can access.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Megan Bolt and Staci Koonce
(Bolt) Academic Advisor, College of Education, Undergraduate Studies; (Koonce) Direction of Teach Fellows & Strat Rcmt, College of Education, Undergraduate Studies

“Both provided unwavering support during a time of transition and a willingness to take on additional responsibilities to ensure that students within the College of Education have what they need, all while maintaining a positive demeanor.” – Anonymous

Lynn Asbill, Data Engineer, Ent. Data Services

“Lynn is incredibly nice, fast, and helpful! I could not do my job without her!” – Stacey Marcus, Manager of Advising and Student Success Initiatives, Academic Success Center

Jean McKendry, Director of Research Development, College of Education
“Dr. McKendry has demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing the College of Education’s research mission, actively identifying funding opportunities, and creating a collaborative environment that empowers faculty to reach new levels of success in securing grants. Her strategic vision and commitment to fostering partnerships, along with a deep understanding of research development, have been instrumental in enhancing the research enterprise and driving innovation that impacts both the academic community within COE and the broader Clemson community, as well.” – Melinda Fischer, Grants Administrator

Rhonda Gray, Historic Site Assistant

“Rhonda consistently goes above and beyond for Historic Properties. From coming in early to give tours to students, to cultivating relationships with our local community partners she excels at everything she sets her mind to accomplish. At our Legacy signing day event, Rhonda gave over 10 tours to Clemson donors, providing a unique and special experience that they will treasure for years to come.” – Anonymous

Holly Corbett, Historic Site Guide

“Over the last month Holly has gone above and beyond to develop the exhibit spaces at Hanover House. She has worked to meticulously pack artifacts and arrange exhibit spaces. Her dedication and love of the house history shines through every day.” – Anonymous

Suzette Andrus, Historic Site Guide

“Suzette is always willing to lend an extra helping hand when needed for our Historic Properties. Most recently she helped perform a deep clean of Fort Hill National Landmark to prepare the home for Legacy Signing Day. In addition to her careful attention to the home, Suzette played the piano for all of our donors during the event, provide a unique and special experience for our guests.” – Anonymous