Month: February 2024

Staff Senate strives to support Clemson’s staff through advocacy, recognition, and service. Our annual fundraiser benefitting the Staff Senate Endowed Scholarship gives you a chance to pitch in, too! This year, we are offering a special, limited-edition bundle of cards featuring charming watercolor paintings of Clemson buildings painted by Thabang Nyondo ‘21, a talented architecture alum.

Your purchase of these lovely cards contributes directly to the Staff Senate Endowed Scholarship, which provides $2,500 scholarships to 15 students each year. These scholarships are awarded based on need and academic achievement, supporting the children of Clemson staff members in pursuit of their educational goals.

Don’t miss out! Purchase of these beautiful cards can take place on Marketplace beginning March 1.  Make a difference and add a touch of Clemson charm to your correspondence.

About the The Staff Senate Endowed Scholarship:

In 1989, the Senate established an academic scholarship that was awarded to the child of a staff member.

These scholarships are made possible through generous support from Clemson University staff, faculty, administrators and community friends. Funds are raised by payroll deduction and from other fund-raising efforts by the Staff Senate.

Employee Appreciation Day is typically a showing of gratitude to employees for everything they contribute to an organization’s success. As we commemorate Employee Appreciation Day at Clemson, we celebrate not only your professional accomplishments but also the richness of our collective diversity.  

We want to recognize and honor every employee for their unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions. Each of you plays a vital role in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our intersections in background, culture, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, abilities, and perspectives are what make us stronger as a team and enable us to innovate, collaborate, and thrive. 

We are committed to fostering an environment where community, engagement, belonging, and access is championed. Our voices matter, and our experiences shape the Clemson Family. Together, we are building a community where everyone has access and opportunity to grow, succeed, and fulfill their potential. 

On this Employee Appreciation Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to community, engagement, belonging, and access. Let us continue to support one another, listen with empathy, and celebrate the collective strength of our community. Let us continue to foster meaningful connections, embrace diversity of thought, and cultivate a culture of belonging where everyone has a seat at the table. 

Thank you for being an integral part of our journey towards community, engagement, belonging, and access in the workplace. Together, we can create positive change and build a brighter future for all. 

Are you looking for creative ways to show appreciation to someone on your team? Here are some ideas to get you started: 

• Use OURClemson Shout Outs as a medium to spotlight employees. It is as easy as completing the online Shout Out Nomination Form.
• Check out Indeed’s post about How to Show Appreciation to your Employees

Other Features from the Month of March

• Women’s History Month
• International Women’s Day (March 8):
• International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. 
• Ramadan Begins (March 10)

We value education, open and honest conversations, resource sharing, and a community of belonging. As you read and reflect, we encourage you to notice how unique perspectives can elevate your workspace and personal lives.  

While we plan to feature topics for the future, we want to hear from you. Please contact Staff Senator, Alisha Maw, at amaw@clemson.edu to share your feedback and ideas. 

The South Carolina Botanical Garden will hold its Semiannual Plant Sale on April 5-6 with a Second Chance Sale on April 20. The Plant Sales are major fundraising events for the SCBG, and all profits support operations and enhancements in the garden. Friends of the Garden are granted early access to both sales, typically the day before the public sale. The sales are held in the operations section of the SCBG, which is located at 154 Lacecap Loop off Perimeter Road in Clemson, South Carolina. Friends of the Garden membership applications will be available at the sales or avoid the line by purchasing a membership online.

Spring 2024 Sale

Friday, April 5
2–6 p.m.
Friends of the Garden members

Public Sale

Saturday, April 6
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Open to everyone—no membership required

Second Chance Sale

Saturday, April 20
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Open to everyone—no membership required

For more information, visit the South Carolina Botanical Garden’s Plant Sale website.

With the new blog format, we will continue to use space to feature topics of inclusion and highlight upcoming cultural events, holidays, celebrations, and traditions centered on recognizing and supporting our wonderfully diverse staff here at Clemson. We value education, open and honest conversations, resource sharing, and a community of belonging. As you read and reflect, we encourage you to notice how unique perspectives can elevate your workspace and personal lives.

While we plan to feature topics for the future, we want to hear from you. Please contact Staff Senator, Alisha Maw, at amaw@clemson.edu to share your feedback and ideas.

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and since 1976, this annual celebration has intentionally focused on recognizing the history, contributions, and achievements of black Americans throughout U.S. History.  This year, the theme of Black History Month is African Americans and the Arts.

There are several events planned at Clemson this year that may interest you.  Check out the dates and link below for more information:

• Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center—Black History Month 2024
  • February 7 at 5pm in the Watt Auditorium—A Black History Month Conversation with Alrinthea Carter
  • February 9 at 8pm in the Barnes Center—For the Culture: Open Mic Night
  • February 18 at 6pm in the Reeves Recruiting Lounge in Memorial Stadium—Soul Food Sunday
  • February 27 from 12pm-4pm in the Brackett Hall Atrium—Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels
• Call My Name 5K Run (registration required)
  • February 18 from 8am-10am—5K Route starting at Carillon Garden

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is excited to announce a new OnBase-Performance support system, allowing for quicker and more efficient addressing of employees’ questions and issues with the online performance management form.

Employees should submit all questions regarding OnBase-Performance to OHR via the OnBase-Performance Support Form.

The form can also be found on the staff performance management page of the OHR website.

This form will allow employees to document their questions or issues with the form or process and send them directly to the OnBase Support team. Employees will receive automatic email updates when the form is received and resolved, informing them of the status of their question.

Both members of Clemson’s Office of Human Resources and individuals from KeyMark, the vendor supporting the operation of OnBase-Performance, will provide support to employees through the OnBase Support Team. With experience facilitating and troubleshooting OnBase systems, the Keymark representatives will be an added asset to address employee inquiries.

More information about OnBase-Performance and the staff performance management process can be found on the Office of Human Resources website.

OHR launches new training program for department HR and Payroll liaisons

The Office of Human Resources will soon launch a comprehensive onboarding and training program for department-level HR and Payroll liaisons, addressing a need across the University.

The HR and Payroll Liaison (HRPL) Bootcamp Program includes an onboarding plan and checklist for supervisors and the employee and job-specific training. HRPLs will also have access to an online repository of training, job guides, forms and other resources to help them perform their job duties.

HRPLs are critical to the University’s success and provide vital support to their departments. The program was designed to help employees feel confident in their roles, enhancing their work experience.

“HR was excited to partner with existing liaisons to create a program for that ensures new HRPLs have the necessary knowledge and resources from day one. We hope this program will increase their comfort and skills to support the employees in their departments effectively,” said Michelle Cato, senior director of talent management.

More resources are also available to HRPLs and supervisors through the Supervisors and HR/Payroll Liaison section of the OHR website.