CLEMSON® STUDENT AFFAIRS 2017–2018 YEAR-IN-REVIEW

National rankings continue to show Clemson has some of the highest satisfaction and retention “rates. Everyone at the — especially our division — plays a critical role in providing a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment where students can excel. On behalf of Student Affairs, I want to thank our staff and students for a wonderful academic year. — Vice President Almeda Jacks ” HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESS STUDENT LEARNING

Clemson University was named the safest campus in the nation, according to a report from Percentage of students who rated the practical value of the CollegeStats.Org in September 2017. #1 93.5 % off-campus internship program as ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good.’

Percentage of on-campus residents who report feeling = 1,000 student contacts VERY SAFE walking around the Clemson University main 95.9 % campus during the day. (Survey administered by Clemson University Police Department) 31,6 9 5 total contacts (includes counseling, site visits, employer interview contacts, workshops, meetings, event and fair contacts) within CCPD

= 1,000 sq. ft.

14,084 square footage of the Fire Substation that opened in December 2017 4,814 on Issaqueena Trail that services both campus and the Clemson community. Combined student attendance from fall and spring Career Fair sessions

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE STAFF EXPERIENCE

Students in the 2017 cohort 2017–18 Staff Development Program Associate Dean of Students Jeff 93 of CONNECTIONS, the Brown was a graduating member of program’s largest class to date Stephanie Bagwell the second class of the President’s Student Health Services Leadership Institute in May 2018! David Bishop Students in the 2017 cohort Student Affairs Publications Brown, who oversees the Office 11 of Renaissance MAN (Male Janet Greenlee (pictured) of Student Transitions and Family Achievement Network) University Housing & Dining Programs, joins Kimberly Poole as Sarah Reeves a PLI graduate. Kathy Hobgood, Business Operations assistant vice president for University Verified student veteran Joseph Stapleton Housing & Dining, will be a member graduates (13 undergraduate, 24 University Housing & Dining of the PLI class for 2018–19. 11 graduate) in May 2018 MY CLEMSON EXPERIENCE

I am humbled by this honor, because we have so many deserving students. DUNWOODIE CLAIMS NORRIS MEDAL I loved every minute of my Clemson Experience. I’m sad to be leaving, but at the “ At the 2018 University Awards presentation, same time I’m excited to represent this university moving forward. I’m so blessed Leland Dunwoodie was the recipient of the every day to be a Clemson Tiger. — Leland Dunwoodie, May graduate, Milton, Ga. Norris Medal, presented to the best all- around graduating senior. It is considered the most prestigious award bestowed upon an ” undergraduate Clemson student. Dunwoodie served as president of the Undergraduate Student Senate during the 2017–18 academic year while maintaining President’s List honors four consecutive years as a biochemistry major.

Dunwoodie received his bachelor’s degree in May and is enrolling in medical school this month at .

> FEATURED ON CLEMSON’S NEWSSTAND, 5/8/18

Dunwoodie was presented the Norris Medal by (L-R) Bob Jones, President James P. Clements and Vice President for Student Affairs Almeda Jacks at the 2018 University Awards ceremony in May.

IN THE NEWS

Kryssa Cooper joined Student Student organization Clemson Miracle raised $234,851 in support for the Affairs in June as sponsorship Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System ­— a record total contributed Greg Mullen is serving as interim associate coordinator for the division. to GHS by any university organization. vice president for public safety and chief of police.

RECORD YEAR IN DEVELOPMENT $4,549,028.20

Nearly twice as many dollars as the previous record were raised through private gifts and pledges in support of Student Affairs projects, programs Sarah Custer took over the vacant One-hundred percent of beds (1,665) and services in FY18. emergency management director were filled in the seven residential units of position in June. 1,665 Douthit Hills, which opens in the fall.

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