M. Elaine Richardson
Academic Success Center Director
CU 101 Coordinator
erchrds@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6212
Dr. Richardson holds a BS in Biology (University of Memphis), an MS in Dairy Science and a PhD in Animal Physiology (both from Clemson University); she is a Professor of Animal and Veterinary Science. She has worked with undergraduate students in multiple ways since 1976 and has been recognized for her teaching, academic advising and service to students. She began teaching the freshman seminar course in 1992 and was named course coordinator in 1998. In 2002, Dr. Richardson was named the Director of the Academic Success Center at Clemson University. Under her leadership, the center and its programs have been recognized numerous times at the national and international levels. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling with her family and working out at Curves.
Arlene C. Stewart
Student Disability Services Program Director
astewar@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6848
Dr. Stewart is the Director of Student Disability Services. Her degrees are from the University of Maine at Orono (BA), Western Carolina University (MEd, Ed,S) and Vanderbilt University (EdD). She has had experience at all levels of educational practice but really prefers college students. Her varied experience includes being a Park Ranger, an educational consultant, and CEO of a manufacturing plant. Currently, her favored pastime is spending time with Hayes, her 3 year old grandson.
Benjamin E. Deaton
Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
bdeaton@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6214
Dr. Deaton earned a BS in Computer Science & Mathematics (Carson-Newman College), an MS in Computer Science (Clemson University), and a PhD in Instructional Technology (University of Georgia). Ben has been the Coordinator of Supplemental Instruction since January 2009. Prior to joining Clemson, he has served as an Instructional Designer and Faculty Training Specialist at the University of Mississippi. Ben is interested in the integration of technology in teaching and learning environments, the use of evidence to support formative assessment, and the development of learning communities. In his spare time, Ben enjoys golf, movies, and spending time with family.
Christine C. Murphy
Special Programs Coordinator
ccm@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6803
Dr. Murphy holds a BS degree in Math and a PhD in Plant Physiology, both from Clemson University. She has served as the Special Programs Coordinator for the Academic Success Center at Clemson University since February 2007, with a leadership role for data analysis and assessment of ASC programs. She has over 17 years of experience in the data processing and analysis field, and has 11 years of experience in higher education. She has taught the undergraduate university skills course to incoming freshmen, and coordinates the workshop program. In her spare time, Christine enjoys gardening, beekeeping and spending time with her family.
Michael F. McLeod
Tutorial Services Coordinator
mmcleod@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6216
Mr. McLeod has a BS degree in Science Education-Physics and a MAgEd (both from Clemson University). He has served as the Coordinator for Tutorial Services for the Academic Success Center at Clemson University since October, 2006. Mike was the director of the Agricultural Engineering Instrumentation Lab for 29 years before coming to the Academic Success Center. He has taught the freshman seminar course since 1997. In his spare time, Mike enjoys his two grandsons, restoring antique automobiles, traveling, and fishing.
Lori G. McGregor
Academic Counselor
lmcgreg@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6452
Ms. McGregor has a BA in History with English minor from LSU and an MEd in Student Personnel in Higher Education from UGA. She also has earned her Educational Specialist (EdS) in Counseling from LSU. Before coming to Clemson, she worked at LSU for nine years as an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. Ms. McGregor has been an academic counselor in the ASC since 2002, offering individual sessions with students who want to improve their academic performance. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, enjoying nature, boating, reading, working jigsaw puzzles, socializing with friends, or simply relaxing with her husband and her gray cat.
Elizabeth G. McWilliams
Academic Coach
emcwill@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6452
Ms. McWilliams is the Academic Coach. She received her BA in Elementary Education and her MEd in Special Education from Clemson University. Elizabeth taught in public schools for 28 years and at Clemson University in the Department of Special Education. She began working at the ASC as an Academic Coach in September 2008. When not working with students, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and yoga.
Tara K. SeyllerCaptioning and Interpreting Services Coordinator
Student Disability Services
tseylle@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6848
Ms. Seyller is Coordinator of Captioning and Interpreting Services. She is an RID certified interpreter (CI/CT, NIC) with 18 years experience as an American Sign Language(ASL) interpreter and 9 years experience with C-Print Captioning. With interpreting, deaf and hard of hearing students who know ASL have access to lectures and other presentations. Captioning, a speech-to-text program that operates in real time, allows equal access to the deaf and hard of hearing who do not know ASL. Tara delights in seeing deaf and hard of hearing students operating on equal footing with their peers because they have full access to communication. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, playing the piano, and beekeeping.
Barbara J. S. Bottum
Access Specialist
Student Disability Services
bjsb@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6848
Ms. Bottum is the Access Specialist in Student Disability Services. One of the favorite parts of her job is helping students to find technology that works for them, and another is planning the many special programs with which SDS is involved. Having raised three delightful children, including a son with autism, and having developed a heart for individuals with disabilities of all types, Barbara joined the SDS staff in 2007. Working with Clemson Students (the best in the world) keeps her energized, excited, and constantly learning.
Denise M. Brown
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
deniseb@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6452
Ms. Brown is an Administrative Assistant/Receptionist for the Academic Success Center. She attended Tri-County Technical College and came to work at Clemson University in 1999. Since that time she has served as administrative support for Redfern Health Center as well as Records and Registration. She enjoys student interaction while directing them to various programs and resources. She is married with two sons and loves Rottweilers. Her hobbies include music, collecting antiques, dog shows, and reading sappy romance novels.
Betty B. Miley
Fiscal Tech II
mbetty@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6213
Ms. Miley is a fiscal tech II. She attended Armstrong State College and McNeese State College before coming to Clemson University in 1985. She handles all human resource and payroll duties, budgeting, and acts as a liaison with both internal and external offices. Other various duties include assisting faculty, staff, and students performing a variety of duties for all who may need assistance. She loves to read mysteries, paint, and assist with animal rescue. She has two sons, three grandchildren, and a Boston terrier named Sadie.
Lisa D. Petty
Administrative Assistant
lchance@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6212
Ms. Petty holds and AAS degree in Business Administration (Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College) and a BSEd in Business Education (Western Carolina University). She has worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Academic Success Center since July 2005 specializing in web design and print publications. In her free time, she enjoys sharing time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, studying American Sign Language and volunteering.
Francene J. Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Student Disability Services
francet@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6848
Ms. Thomas is the Administrative Assistant in Student Disability Services. She coordinates the Test Proctoring Center, assisting faculty in their efforts to accommodate students, especially those who may require special circumstances for testing. She is pursuing her BS degree in Technology and Human Resources Development from Clemson University.