Tag: University Facilities

Aubrey Baldwin, Erica Riggins, and Sarah Clarke (Executive Director Student Experience Director, Engagement & Student Transitions Director, First Year Student Success CES Living-Learning Community, CECAS)

“A huge thank you to Aubrey, Erica, and Sarah who volunteered to lead a group of over 45 Honors students in exploring their strengths through the Clifton Strengths assessment in our first-year Honors seminar classes. They were knowledgeable, engaging, and our students appreciated the time to process their strengths!” – Anonymous

David “Dave” VanDeventer, University Facilities, Custodial Recycling Services Manager

“Thank you, Dave, for your quick and reliable support with an impromptu request from recycling services. You and your team ensured I had everything I needed, and you delivered within just a few hours of my request. I truly appreciate your responsiveness and dedication—thank you again!” – Derek Ekaitis, Staff and Faculty Relations Manager, Office of Human Resources

Chuck Adams, Benefits Navigator

“Chuck is always friendly, helpful, thorough, and understanding during open enrollment. He makes me feel cared for as an employee at Clemson.” – 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

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

Anthony Harvey and University Facilities team

“Faced with challenges across campus, Anthony and his team attack them head-on with professionalism, an excellent level of communication and a work ethic that is to be commended. Anthony and team have worked tirelessly to ensure that our campus facilities are ready to welcome students and faculty back.” – Anonymous

Amber Dees, Director of Residential Living, Clemson Home

“Amber led the team that welcomed home all 7,500 students during move-in. She was responsive and supportive to all staff, students, and families that arrived home!” – Anonymous

Su Cole, Grant Administrator IV, Division of Research

“Su is the absolute best supervisor. She looks after all of us on her team and we all feel like a family. Her leadership and guidance is much appreciated.” – Anonymous

Kim Bartholomew-Neptune, Office Manager of Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences

“She has had exceptional dedication and support in training me—through her guidance, I’ve grown in confidence, skill, and purpose. Her patience, expertise, and unwavering encouragement have made a lasting impact on both my development and my success.” – Claire Hallancia, Assistant Administrator

Vicky Bertagnolli, Consumer Horticulture Extension Agent Aiken County and the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC)

“Vicky works tirelessly behind the scenes to make the horticulture team successful. She supports every single agent on our team with her technological prowess and still remains the passionate bug geek and Making It Grow star!” – Amy Dabbs, Statewide School & Community Gardening Coordinator, Clemson Extension TEACH Center

Kerry Howard, Project Manager, Center for Public Health Modeling and Response, Department of Public Health Sciences

“Kerry is such an amazing go-getter and leader! She goes above and beyond when we are on tight deadlines. She is great at delegating and being patient as we navigate multiple grant submissions, publications, and diverse projects. Thank you for being our guide and leading us professionally! We appreciate you!” – Anonymous

Susan Chapman, Faculty, Biological Sciences

“Dr. Chapman goes above and beyond to get research dollars. She is in the news for her efforts.” – Anonymous

Biological Sciences Undergraduate Advising Team

“The team has had a amazing year working with larger than normal cohorts of students and made it through a large first session Summer Orientation rush. Their teamwork is amazing and they support one another and their students each day.” – Brad Jones, Director, Undergraduate Advising / Biological Sciences Dept.

Todd Barnette, Associate Vice President, Chief Facility Officer

“Todd Barnette and University Facilities have had an incredibly demanding period, including some exceptionally busy weekends. Their hard work and unwavering dedication are truly commendable! Their efforts are crucial to the university’s continuous function and overall success.” – Kimberly Spears-McNatt, Associate Vice President for Public Safety

Lara Armstrong, Senior Consultant, University Facilities

“Lara went above and beyond to ensure that University Facilities employees and their families had a memorable experience watching the Light the Lake Fireworks (in July). Despite the heat, she worked tirelessly to make sure everything ran smoothly. Her dedication, attention to detail, and positive attitude truly made the event special for everyone involved. She was absolutely amazing!” – Anonymous

Shawn Haney, Assistant Director of Presidential Communications, Marketing and Communications

“Shawn does an incredible job supporting the University President and works closely with individuals across Clemson and externally. She never asks for recognition and is often behind the scenes, but her impact at Clemson is significant – a special shoutout to all that she does to elevate Clemson each and every day.” – Porscha Elton, Executive Director of Presidential Communications, Marketing and Communications

University Facilities

“Shoutout to CU Facilities for creating the Campus Issue Reporter form and also for acting on my submission the very next day! The form is an excellent tool for communicating what you see around campus to make it better.” – Anonymous

The Clemson Chair Academy Team

“I offer immense gratitude to the Clemson Chair Academy operations team in the Office of the Provost. The launch of this leadership development community required true teamwork, listening to subject-matter specialists, and having a healthy disregard for the impossible. This team worked relentlessly to meet actualize this strategic priority while building a culture of care, belonging and fun! Congratulations to this team and to all of the Clemson Chair Academy collaborators. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Clemson’s academic leaders!” – Anonymous

The Risk Services and Insurance Team

“The team works tirelessly to meet the needs of employees by supporting their activities. They provide great customer service to all departments.” – Anonymous

Abbey McQueen, Assistant Director of Administration for Clemson Home

“HUGE shout out to Abbey McQueen who has been an incredible liaison to Student Accessibility Services through the challenges that come with Housing Accommodations. She is always READY to listen, SET to problem-solve, and ROAR through the navigations to create accessible spaces for our Clemson students. Thank you!” – Gabe Wright, Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services

Jeremy Greene, Professor of Entomology, Associate Department Chair, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences

“I am thrilled to draw your attention to essential land-grant mission work as the source of my shout-out for Jeremy Greene. Jeremy has been distributing weekly crop reports on cotton and soybean insects for many years and is committed to making every publication digitally accessible. These bulletins use images, links, charts and tables to update farmers on critical insect information for successful crop yield, and every element is accessible. Because of his tenacity for effective communication, agriculture professionals who rely on his research can access the crucial information in his reports, regardless of disability.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

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

Tammy Pace, Custodian, University Facilities

“Tammy is always a ray of sunshine in our office. She takes such good care of us and always has a smile on her face to brighten everyone’s days!” – Anonymous

Eliza Gallagher, Associate Professor, Engineering & Science Education

“Shout-out to Drs. Gallagher and Bernier, who contacted the Digital Accessibility team for advice and assistance to help foster inclusive coursework engagement. Your bringing software barriers to our attention is an excellent example of partnership in digital access advocacy. Not only has our initial conversation led to speaking engagements with a broader audience, but Clemson’s digital accessibility team is also in conversation with the software developers advising on accessibility modifications to their classroom resources. Your dedication to student success is evident and appreciated.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

John R. Smith, Senior Lecturer, Director of World Cinema

“Dr. Smith is truly one of a kind and his passion and advocacy for his students is unmatched! The progress that he has made and is making for the World Cinema department is so incredible!” – Anonymous

Shayla Brown, Project Management Coordinator, Facilities (Planning Design & Construction)

“Shayla goes above and beyond in her role to build our team relationships and morale by hosting fun events (Super Bowl appetizers, chili competition, surprise wedding shower). She and the entire PMC team are such an asset all around.” – Anonymous

Candice Gleason, Accounts Payable Coordinator, Procurement and Business Services

“Candice is unfailingly patient with those of us confused by Buyways and its processes. Her incredible knowledge has taught me so much more in Buyways than I could have ever imagined. Thank you!” – Susan Keck, Fiscal Analyst II/AP&R Accountant, CAFLS, Department of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs

Toni Becker, Student Services Mgr I

“Toni’s demeanor exemplifies respect and kindness towards everyone she encounters in the academic environment. Toni’s office is known for its welcoming atmosphere, where both students and faculty see her dedication to providing guidance and assistance, reflecting her commitment to graduate program excellence.” – Anonymous

Shannon Lattimore, Administrative Coordinator, Center for Human Genetics

“A huge shout-out to Shannon, our incredible Administrative Coordinator, whose positivity and dedication make her an absolute joy to work with. Her consistent willingness to go above and beyond in supporting staff, students, and faculty is truly invaluable, and we are so grateful for her outstanding contributions!” – Anonymous

Candice Heatherly, Administrative Officer, CAFLS

“Candice is a constant source of kindness, patience, helpfulness, and smiles for everyone who gets to work with her. She goes above and beyond for CAFLS, continually embodying our spirit of service and outreach.” – Anonymous

Amy Colleen Sbardella, Landscape Specialist

“Ms. Amy Sbardella planted flowers in many gardens on campus, she also takes care of leafy plants. She and her colleagues make Clemson University main campus more beautiful and welcoming.” – Anonymous

Michael Mavis, Fiscal Analyst III, Accounting Services

“Michael is always a joy to work with, quick to respond and happy to help. Clemson is a better place because of Michael.” – Anonymous

Corey Kirby, Print Smart

“Huge thank you to Corey and his team for always making sure our exams are printed on time and to specification. Corey even went above and beyond and came in during the hurricane closure to meet our deadline! We appreciate you!” – Anonymous

Susan Bedell, Custodial Supervisor

“Thank you for being a working supervisor and bringing willing to lend a helping hand to all of your custodians.” – Anonymous

Monica Sint, Student Services Coordinator, General Engineering

“Huge shout out to Monica Sint for creating our class schedules and registering/accommodating the scheduling needs of 1200+ students. You ROCK!” – Anonymous

Jenny Sampson (Emergency Management Coordinator for Planning, CU OEM); and Kurt Kruysman (Risk Reduction Specialist, CUFD)

“Jenny and Kurt, along with partners from Student Accessibility Services and Residential Living, created a process and template to assist students with Access and Functional needs in building a Personal Emergency Plan. This process that Jenny and Kurt have now assisted their first students with, empowers these students to identify and obtain the assistance they may need, and to respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations. I’m grateful for the way they care for the entire Clemson community!” – Anonymous

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