Office of the President

Presidential Communications

President Barker communicates with Clemson students, faculty, staff, alumni in a variety of ways, ranging from small group meetings to formal speeches and publications.  He wants to hear back from you, too.  Email him at jbarker@clemson.edu.

Barker's Blog

An occasional journal of brief, personal thoughts and observations.

Recent Entries

How I spent my Spring Break

The Clemson University Enterprise Act

After Spring Break, my return begins

Dear Clemson: Update

It’s good to be home

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"Dear Clemson" Letters

Longer e-mails on specific topics or occasions, like back-to-school or budget updates.

Recent Letters

After Spring Break, my return begins

Dear Clemson: Update

It’s good to be home

Heart Surgery

New responsibilities

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Speeches and Presentations

An archive of major speeches to groups inside and outside Clemson University.

Recent Speeches

PSA Budget Presentation – SC House Subcommittee

SC House Subcommittee – E&G Budget Presentation

2012 Fall Convocation

Presentation to the Commission on Higher Education, Aug. 8, 2012

Remarks to May Faculty Meeting

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Writings

"The Architect as University President"

Presidential Perspectives — A Higher Education Presidential Thought Leadership Series
Chapter 3: The Endangered Campus? Defining and Defending the Value of Place-based Higher Education, by Dr. James F. Barker, FAIAClippings