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decision. The CCPD is available through career counseling appointments for discussing and
researching graduate or professional school options. The CCPD is also available to assist with
the writing of curriculum vitae and personal statements for graduate and professional school
admissions. Visit the CCPD’s website for more information:
STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is an open-membership organization supported by
the Clemson Alumni Association. SAA is a way for undergraduate students to enhance their
experience while at Clemson University. SAA provides a way to connect and foster a lifetime
of service and connections with our university. SAA members enjoy many benefits:
• The “Ever Loyal” book: The ‘bucket list’ for Clemson students, providing a list of
traditions and events every student should try to do before graduation.
• The “Ever Loyal” card (discount card):This discount card is given to all members of
SAA and has a variety of discounts for local businesses, which are only available to SAA
members.
• SAA T-shirt: Every member receives an SAA T-shirt.
• The “BEAT” T-shirt: During the week prior to certain home Clemson Football games, SAA
members can pick up free “BEAT” T-shirts at various places around campus for the game.
• Appreciation days: In order to thank all members of SAA for their gifts to Clemson and
their dedication to the university, the Student Alumni Council holds an annual SAA
appreciation day in the spring for all current members.
• Networking opportunities: Network with other students and alumni. Membership
information can be found at
LEADERSHIP
By the second year, there’s a good chance
your student has found one or two clubs or
organizations they are participating in. One
way to link their involvement activity to
gaining valuable career skills is by seeking
out leadership experience within the
organization. Having great leadership skills
is one area most employers necessitate, yet it
is not always taught directly within classes.
Center for Student Leadership and
Engagement
Developing students to be capable, confident
leaders who are able to take action to make
positive, sustainable change has long been a
priority for institutions of higher education
in the U.S. In addition to developing students
to be the leaders our world requires upon
graduation, leadership development has a
significant impact on the college student
experience. We have found that leadership
development increases a college student’s
self-efficacy, academic performance and personal development. At Clemson, there is a
university wide focus on the development of student leaders, including both curricular and
co-curricular leadership and community engagement experiences. Learn more by following
@clemsonSLCE on Instagram. Some of these experiences include: