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Pam Davis serves as the Student Affairs liaison to the Office of Institutional Excellence.
PAMDAVIS, EXCELLENCE LEAD
Pam Davis is a veteran staff member of the Division
of Student Affairs, serving as director of Campus
Reservations and Events since 2016. In January, she
earned a new opportunity as the division’s excellence
lead, focusing on strategic planning, continuous
improvement, business continuity and enterprise risk
management.
What ultimately led you to pursue this opportunity?
“The Office of Institutional Excellence charged each
of the divisions throughout the University to identify
an individual to be a liaison. The position allowed me
to take my experiences at Clemson—as a student,
graduate assistant and staff member—and apply
it on a broader scale within the division. It’s exciting
to help make Clemson and Student Affairs better.
I have the experiences and partnerships, and now
I’m applying that to improve the way we operate.”
How did previous work prepare you for this new role?
“My position as director of Campus Reservations
and Events entailed leadership, project management
and strategic planning. The work of the department
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is a constant process. From accepting a client’s
reservation request and connecting with event
services and operations and ultimately to assessment
—it was a way of constantly looking at the work with
a critical eye to improve their experience, identify gaps
and build efficiencies. Now, I’m taking that mindset
to different projects and opportunities throughout
all of Student Affairs.”
How does Student Affairs’ mission of holistic
development play such a unique role in preparing
students for life after Clemson?
“Holistic development is incredibly important
because we’re trying to develop a well-rounded
student—intellectually, emotionally, socially,
physically and spiritually. Learning continues when
they walk out of the classroom, whether it’s through
student organizations, intramurals, leadership roles
or living amongst peers. My role focuses on the
student perspective and improving their experiences
in alignment with the goals established in Clemson
Elevate.”
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