February 18, 2025
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February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Brooks Theatre
FREE, ticket required
Working to inspire the growth and diversity of ballet, Collage Dance Collective showcases a repertoire of relevant choreography and world-class dancers representative of the communities they serve. The professional company has presented thirteen full-length seasons in Memphis, plus national and international touring, presenting a diverse range of classical and contemporary choreography. Collage Dance Collective will perform Their Eyes Were Watching God, a neoclassical ballet based on the book by Zora Neale Hurston, and Rise, set to the iconic “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968.
This performance is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support comes from the City of Clemson, Clemson Area African American Museum, Clemson University Global Black Studies, Clemson University Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center of the Division of Community, Engagement, Belonging, and Access, Clemson University Libraries, College of Arts and Humanities, Clemson University Humanities Hub, and the Office of the Provost.
Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Walhalla High School Auditorium
$5 Adults/Students FREE
Get ready for a cinematic experience like no other at the 2nd Annual Silent Film Concert presented by Clemson University Orchestras. A side-by-side concert experience with local high school musicians.
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. and
Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 3 p.m.
Brooks Theatre
$15 Adults, $10 Students
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine
Directed by Kerrie Seymour
Musical Direction by Luke Browder
Conducted by Kim Souther
Fairy tales and real life collide in Sondheim and Lapine’s Into The Woods. Full of the late Stephen Sondheim’s signature sounds – both beautiful and incongruous – Into The Woods explores and explodes the idea of “happily ever after.”
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Brooks Theatre
$45 Adults, $20 Students
Revel in the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras with the latest JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS concert touring the nation in 2025 celebrating the New Orleans Songbook. Led by acclaimed pianist Luther S. Allison, featuring the soulful vocals of Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs and backed by an equally brilliant band, this concert celebrates the legendary composers and timeless songs that define the Crescent City – best known as the historic epicenter of jazz. From the pioneering sounds of Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to the distinctive stylings of Ellis Marsalis and James Black, this celebratory evening of amazing is not to be missed by fans of jazz, New Orleans and great music.
February 12, 2025
At times, things are difficult at work, and there’s nothing we can do about it. We might have a colleague we have asked to include us in meetings, and still they ignore and exclude us. We might have a supervisor we have brought concerns to, and they don’t do anything in response. Maybe we just have a job that is boring or isn’t exactly what we want to be doing, but this is the job we have. There is so much at work that is stressful that is out of our control. But what about what is in our control?
I mentioned in a recent Staff Senate meeting that I am taking a class in the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program, and this semester, I am in Survey to Occupational Health with Dr. Robert Sinclair. Learning about the different theories and strategies for occupational health has been incredibly relevant and helpful in the work that I do. In class, we have been talking a lot lately about the different models of work stress. One of these models, created by A. B. Bakker and E. Demerouti (2007), is called the Job-Demands-Resources model, or JDR. JDR says that our collective job demands create stress and strain, which can eventually lead to physical and mental health problems and negative outcomes for the organization. For example, if we have to lift heavy things daily, we might experience muscle strain that could eventually become an injury. On the mental health side, if we feel demeaned and bullied by a supervisor, we might experience daily shame, fear, and anger, which can lead to increased depression and anxiety. Either of these could lead to turnover, absenteeism, and a less well workforce.
At the same time, the JDR model says that our collective job resources motivate us, which can lead to positive organizational outcomes, such as productivity, profitability, and employee engagement. Job resources include autonomy, feedback, support, and even tangibles such as adequate annual leave. When we have sufficient resources, we feel more motivated to do the work we need to do, and the organization benefits. These two, interconnected processes are detailed below.
Many of our job demands and job resources are just parts of the gig. We can bring up our concerns, and we can (and should) advocate for ourselves. However, even if change occurs, it will come slowly. In the meantime, the idea of job crafting lets us take action now by enhancing our job resources on our own. Job crafting essentially says if we cannot get what we need from our jobs, can we find that resource elsewhere? If we are not getting the support we need from our supervisor, maybe we can find a mentoring relationship elsewhere and seek support outside of the formal hierarchy. If we do not have the autonomy we want, maybe we can take on a separate project or join a staff development program like CU Grow that allows us to direct some of our own work. Job crafting begins by taking stock of what we have and what we don’t have and then brainstorming ways to get what we need. Here are some ideas:
At some point, you might decide that the job you have is ultimately not the job you want. But changing jobs is also not simple or quick. While you have the job you have, take some time to craft it into what you want it to be. In addition to strengthening your skills and engagement, job crafting increases your job satisfaction and overall happiness. Craft away!
Bakker, A.B. and Demerouti, E. (2007), “The Job Demands‐Resources model: state of the art”, Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 309-328. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683940710733115
What is the Ombuds Office?
The Ombuds Office is a confidential, independent, neutral, and informal space for staff to process concerns, get information, and develop options for how to move forward in a difficult situation. I can provide education, conflict coaching, mediation, and facilitation as well as referrals to other resources across Clemson. If you are unsure how to move forward in any way, I can help you work through it.
Tessa Byer
Phone: 864-656-5353
Email: tbyer@clemson.edu
Address: 135 Old Greenville Hwy, Ste. 203 (Next to Esso!)
Save the date for upcoming training offered by the Ombuds:
Emotional Intelligence at Work
February 28, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00
In person at University Facilities Center, sign up via Tiger Training.
Cultivating Resilience
March 27, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00
Virtually only, sign up via Tiger Training.
Introduction to Mediation
April 16, 2025 from 9:00 to 12:00
In person at University Facilities Center, sign up via Tiger Training.
Giving Effective Feedback
June 20, 2025 from 9:00 to 10:30
Virtually only, sign up via Tiger Training.
February 12, 2025
Getting your MBA has never been so easy – live where you want, learn how you want, and let Clemson help cover the cost with Employee Tuition Assistance! Learn more during our upcoming virtual info sessions or Coffee Chats! Can’t make it? No problem! Please email us to set up a call with our team: mbaprogram@clemson.edu
Register for our upcoming Coffee Chats & info sessions here!
February 12, 2025
Dear Fellow Staff,
Greetings; I’m Stacey Miller, your Vice President for Staff Senate.
A new year is a time for renewal. Taking care of yourself is the greatest gift that you can give yourself. I recently had the opportunity to complete a workshop called “Struggle Well/Learning to Thrive.” This workshop was hosted by Dr. Anna Courie (Clemson’s Chief Well-being Officer) and Clemson’s Well-being Council. One takeaway from this training is that we all struggle, but it’s about struggling well. Did you know…One of Staff Senate’s missions is to advocate for your well-being in the workplace. My wish for you this new year is for you to invest in yourself, take a walk, breathe, or catch up with a co-worker over coffee.
We hope you can attend our next meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, 2:30-4:00 PM, Riggs, room 305. Reminder: If you would like to ask a question, please request to speak during the open comment period by contacting our office or relaying your questions to your senators.
Giving back is the greatest gift that you can give yourself and others. There are a few opportunities to give back this month.
The battle of the Senate 2.0 will be held February 3-15, 2025. Please consider donating; all proceeds go to the Employee Emergency Fund, which supports your co-workers who may need additional kindness through financial assistance.
Staff Senate Blood Drive, scheduled for February 21, 2025.
Take care of yourself, Tigers; you matter to us!
Go Tigers!
Stacey Miller
Vice President 2024-2025
February 12, 2025
Navigating Your Retirement is a group educational session designed to help employees identify where to begin the retirement process, understand their roles and responsibilities, and maximize the benefits offered by the State of South Carolina. These sessions will be most beneficial to those planning to retire within three months to a year. Sessions will be held monthly in the training room of the Administrative Services Building and registration online via Tiger Training is required.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for in the United States – but with the State Health Plan, you can take steps to prioritize heart health! Hello Heart is an easy-to-use program that helps you track, understand and manage your heart health from the privacy of your own phone. The Hello Heart program is offered at no cost to eligible State Health Plan primary members ages 18 and older. Participants will receive a free blood pressure monitor that connects to an app on their smartphone to help monitor and understand their heart health.
Electronic W-2s are now available online for all active Clemson employees. W-2s can be accessed through Employee Self-Service under the Payroll and Compensation tile.
Payroll mailed paper W-2s to employees who did not consent to receive their form electronically on January 31.
Accessing Your W-2 Online
If you have trouble accessing your W-2 online, make sure your browser allows pop-ups. For further assistance, contact the CCIT Support Center.
Individuals who separated from Clemson University will no longer have access to the online system. W-2s will be mailed to employees who have separated from the University and those who did not consent to receive their form electronically.
For more information about W-2s, please visit the W-2 Information page on the Payroll website.
1095-C Forms will be prepared and available in Employee Self-Service no later than March 1. Paper copies will be mailed to individuals who did not consent to receive their documents electronically.
Questions? Ask-HR.
