Clemson Graduate School

Clemson Graduate School

Graduate School Staff

Administration

Administrative Staff

Banner Implementation Team

Admissions Staff

Student Service Representatives

Graduate IT Assistants


Administration

Karen Burg, PhD

kburg@clemson.edu

Interim Vice Provost and Dean
E-105 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 4172

The Dean of the Graduate School coordinates all graduate programs and advises the Provost on policies and regulations pertaining to graduate study, graduate admissions policies, graduate student programs, and the granting of graduate degrees. The Dean of the Graduate School or designee chairs the Graduate Curriculum Committee.

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Frankie Felder, EdD

frankie@clemson.edu

Associate Dean
E-106 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 1845

Senior Associate Dean Frankie Felder is chiefly responsible for the analysis and revision of academic policies and procedures of the Graduate School as well as management of the Graduate Academic Grievance Committee, the Graduate Academic Integrity Committee, professional development and diversity initiatives. Dr. Felder provides counsel and guidance to students and programs on matters related to academic progress, policies and standards. Conceptualizing and leading FORGE: Focus on Research and Graduate Education, South Carolina, a project of the collective group of graduate deans throughout the state, comprises her research, teaching and service effort.

William Ferrell, PhD

fwillia@clemson.edu

Professor/Associate Dean
200 Freeman Hall & E-105 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 2724

The Associate Dean of international graduate issues primarily works with collaborative research and graduate student recruiting.


Administrative Staff

Frank Ballentine

fballen@clemson.edu

Information Resources
E-105 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 3251

Assists all projects related to technology and web development in the Graduate School

Manages Technical support and IT issues

Jill Bunch

jillbb@clemson.edu

Director of Public Information and Social Media
E-107 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 1340

Managing editor of Graduate School print publications and collateral materials.

Oversees staff in charge of final review of student thesis and dissertation manuscripts

Brenda Goodman

bgoodma@clemson.edu

Business Manager
E-106 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 5337

Manages support of Clemson University's graduate assistants, fellowships, student payroll, departmental HR issues, budget, and administrative support staff.

Andy Macdonald

amacdon@clemson.edu

Director of Web and Technology Services
E-105 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 1546

Manages all projects related to technology and web development in the Graduate School

Oversees staff assisting with web design and technical support

Roberta Mercadante

rmercad@clemson.edu

Administrative Assistant
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 4172

Provides support to the Dean and the Graduate Curriculum Committee

Sandra Witt

scmello@clemson.edu

Administrative Specialist II
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 5202

Support of graduate assistants, fellowships and student payroll.


Banner Implementation Team

Kathleen Costello

kcostel@clemson.edu

Director of Admissions & Recruitment
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 5342

The Director of Graduate Admissions & Recruitment oversees the operations of the Graduate Admissions Office by providing leadership and administrative direction for the implementation of the recruitment strategies and admission policies and procedures of the Graduate School.

Dave Fleming

sched@clemson.edu

Research Associate
E-106 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 2878

Manages statistical data, GAD allocations, and special projects


Admissions - Domestic Applicants

Jan McCracken

mjanet@clemson.edu

Admissions Counselor
E-209 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 4185

Serves as a liaison to academic departments, program coordinators, and prospective applicants with regards to admission procedures and coordinates the admissions process for Domestic Applicants.

Anita Merck

merck@clemson.edu

Admin. Graduate Admissions
E-209 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 3195

Provides administrative support to the Graduate Admissions Office and manages all mail transactions related to supporting documents associated with applications for admission and dissemination of notification of admissions decisions.

Tycie Stewart

tycies@clemson.edu

Admissions Coordinator
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 6824

Serves as a liaison to academic departments, program coordinators, and prospective applicants with regards to admission procedures and coordinates the admissions process for Domestic Applicants.


Admissions - International Applicants

Tia Bond

kimiya@clemson.edu

Graduate Admissions Representative
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 2878

International Students M-Z

Serves as a liaison to academic departments, program coordinators, and prospective international applicants with regards to admission procedures and coordinates the admissions process for International Applicants whose last name begins with the letter M-Z.

Laura Kinard

lkinard@clemson.edu

International Admissions Coordinator
E106 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 5336

International Applicants A-L

Serves as a liaison to academic departments, program coordinators, and prospective international applicants with regards to admission procedures and coordinates the admissions process for International Applicants whose last name begins with the letter A-L.

Darshana Salvi

darshas@clemson.edu

Graduate Admissions Representative
E-108 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 5342

International Students M-Z

Serves as a liaison to academic departments, program coordinators, and prospective international applicants with regards to admission procedures and coordinates the admissions process for International Applicants whose last name begins with the letter M-Z.


Student Service Representatives

Kelly Cooper

pcoope2@clemson.edu

Graduate Assistant, Publications & Marketing
E-107 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 1340

Conducts format reviews for thesis and dissertations, assists with writing, design, and layout of printed and online materials

Brian ONeil

bhoneil@clemson.edu

Graduate Admissions Representative

Supports the recruitment and admission efforts of the graduate school by functioning as a student services representative to prospective students.

Michael Utley

michaeu@clemson.edu

Graduate Admissions Representative

Supports the recruitment and admission efforts of the graduate school by functioning as a student services representative to prospective students.


Graduate IT Assistants

Andy Macdonald

amacdon@clemson.edu

Director of Web and Technology Services
E-105 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
+1 864 656 1546

Manages all projects related to technology and web development in the Graduate School

Oversees staff assisting with web design and technical support