ASC Staff

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.

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 19 years of experience in the data processing and analysis field, and has 12 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.

Laurel Whisler
Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
lwhisle@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6214

Mrs. Whisler has a BA in Music from Earlham College, an MA in Music from Penn State, and an MLS from Indiana University. She has 15 years of experience as an academic librarian, with 10 of those years in the Upstate. Most recently, Laurel was the College Librarian & Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cornell College in Iowa. Laurel began working in the ASC in 2011 as SI Coordinator and ED 111 Instructor. In her spare time, she enjoys camping and fishing with her husband and daughter, quilting, knitting socks, reading, and following Cubs and Braves baseball.

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.

Donna McCubbin
Academic Coach
mccubb2@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6452

Ms. McCubbin has a degree in Veterinary Science Technology from the State University of New York at Delhi, a Zoology degree from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and an MBA from Clemson University. She began working with the Academic Success Center and teaching University Success Skills in 2010. In addition to working with students as an Academic Coach, she also teaches Business Foundations. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, hiking in the mountains, reading, knitting and attending sporting events.

Diane Byers
Administrative Assistant
dbyers@clemson.edu
(864) 656-0183

Ms. Byers is an Administrative Assistant for the Academic Success Center. She holds an Associates Degree from Anderson College.  In 1975 Diane came to work full-time at Clemson University until she retired in 2002. Since that time she has worked in various offices offering support as an intermittent employee.  In her spare time, Diane enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Amanda Menefee
Administrative Assistant
menefee@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6212

Ms. Menefee holds a BS degree in Mass Communications with a double minor in English and Speech/Theatre from MTSU. She is the Administrative Assistant for the ASC. Having worked in various communications roles for TV stations, corporations and nonprofits; she especially enjoys print design and video producing. Amanda loves spending time with her two daughters and other family and friends, as well as reading, theatre, traveling, and playing games.

Vickie Tollison
Receptionist
vtollis@clemson.edu
(864) 656-6452

Ms. Tollison returned to Clemson in June 2011 as Receptionist. She worked in the College of Agriculture from 1986-96. She earned an Associate's Degree in Business/Financial Management from Tri-County Technical College in 1988. Her greatest enjoyment is serving the students who come into our Center seeking information, assistance or support. Vickie loves spending time with her two daughters, boating, gardening, watching sports and socializing with friends.