The Scholar's Field Guide to Clemson University

Human Resources looks forward to welcoming you to our Clemson Family, so let me share all the exciting support programs that the University provides you and your family once you become part of our community of scholars. Once here, you’ll fin that you have a REAL opportunity to blend together everything you’ve ever wanted in your career. Our strategy is REAL, so let me explain: RESEARCH. Clemson’s progressive HR organization has assembled best-in-class employee programs to serve the University’s world-class research environment, promoting Clemson’s culture of discovery, excellence and innovation. Beyond providing fulfilling daily work, our suite of programs proactively addresses life-balance demands so you are able to pursue a rewarding career. From providing premier benefits, telecommuting and flex time to supporting annual leave, sabbaticals and more, our HR team seeks t add meaningful programs that will allow you to focus on your research and teaching. ENGAGEMENT. The Clemson spirit is all about engaging the world in which we live. Our HRForward organization accelerates your engagement through a variety of community perks, assistance with spousal hiring, on-campus events and multiple wellness options. ACADEMIC. Clemson supports a quality academic experience. From undergraduate through master’s and doctoral degrees, Clem- son’s academic programs contribute to its recognition as one of the best public universities in the nation. As a faculty member, you, too, can benefit from our focus on academic excellence through programs such as tuition assistance, graduate school suppor and continuing education. LIVING. We recognize there’s a big difference between making a living and making a life, and we have programs to help you do both. In addition to having a nationally ranked D1 athletics program, our campus has a performing arts center, botanical gardens, wellness facilities and on-site medical assistance. Located between several major multi-cultural cities, Clemson sits along Lake Hartwell’s nearly 1,000-mile shoreline and is nestled between the hiking trails and waterfalls of the Blue Ridge Mountains, four fishing and outdoor sporting lakes, and legendary South Carolina beaches just a few hours to our east Tiger country is a community of faculty, staff and students working to make this world a better place. Join us, and let’s see what amazing things we can accomplish together. A Message from the Chief Human Resources Officer “... at Clemson, we –Dr. Ale Kennedy Support a community of scholars!” – 36 –