Here are some updates and new information from this past week.
- In-person classes begin on September 21. Instructors are encouraged to share a student engagement plan with their chair/director outlining how they will keep students engaged for the semester.
- A document summarizing policy and procedure updates and reminders was shared with faculty and instructors in the Academic Affairs email on September 10.
- If classrooms are not being used for class, they will be available for students to use as study spaces or to participate in online courses as needed on the days they are to be on campus.
- Students will have Tiger 1 Card access to all buildings starting on September 21 if their status is “Cleared” (i.e., produced a negative COVID-19 test).
Faculty Resources
- The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) is looking for faculty to help promote the CCPD Core Competencies. Through their Faculty Grant Program, the CCPD is accepting applications from faculty to integrate engaging, hands-on competency development activities that include a student reflection component into their courses. Questions about the program can be directed to Tracy Austin (austin5@clemson.edu).
- OTEI is partnering with Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the Office of Advocacy and Success (OAS) to offer a series of three webinars dedicated to student mental health.
- WEBINAR ONE: Identifying Students in Distress: Trends in Student Mental Health – with Dr. Kimberly Poole (Associate Dean of Students, Office of Advocacy and Success) and Dr. Raquel Contreras (Director of Counseling and Psychological Services). This one-hour Zoom webinar will provide an introduction to student mental health issues, as well as how to identify students in distress. Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16 – 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Please register here.
- WEBINAR TWO: The CARE Report and Process – with Dr. Kimberly Poole (Associate Dean of Students, Office of Advocacy and Success). This one-hour Zoom webinar will discuss Clemson’s CARE Report and process and how instructors can report concerns about students. Friday, SEPTEMBER 18 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please register here.
- WEBINAR THREE: Counseling and Psychological Services: Overview of Services – Dr. Raquel Contreras (Director of Counseling and Psychological Services). This one-hour Zoom webinar will provide an overview of the services provided by Clemson’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 22 – 10:00 – 11:00 am. Please register here.
- Instructors can subscribe to the ClemsonTeaching listserv to receive the weekly Clemson Teaching Newsletter containing information and pointers related to teaching and learning.
Student Resources
- The Student Opportunity Grants Program is now accepting applications.
- The Virtual Study Abroad Fair will be on September 16 from 1:00-5:00 pm.
- The CECAS Technology Loaner Program has a limited number of laptops and webcams available for students to borrow for short durations. Students can request to borrow a laptop or webcam by sending an email to CECAS_EQUIPMENT_LOANS@lists.clemson.edu.
- Check out additional opportunities for students on the Student Opportunities.
