Aug 18, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardClemson University Faculty Senate General Faculty Meeting
The meeting included reports on the state of the university, academic affairs, and the Faculty Senate. Key discussion topics included the university's strategic plan, Clemson Elevate, research growth and expenditure goals, and the launch of the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Faculty Senate president highlighted recent work regarding salary benchmarking, sabbatical process improvements, and the retitling of lecturer ranks to teaching professor tracks. Additionally, the senate discussed the implications of artificial intelligence in education, the importance of shared governance, and the establishment of an Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Higher Education to address challenges in the academic landscape.