Clemson featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education

Clemson University’s goal to be a top-20 public university without sacrificing educational quality is the subject of an article in the latest issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.

The article by Chronicle staff writer Paul Fain focuses on Clemson’s cautious but strategic approach to reaching that goal – something he says is unusual in higher education.

The article, “Clemson U. Balances Growth With Focus/A public institution nurtures strength, avoids trendy new programs,” is being published in the July 25 of the Chronicle and is posted online at http://chronicle.com/weekly/v54/i46/46a00102.htm.

Fain writes that Clemson is staying true to its roots as an agricultural college while focusing on eight academic emphasis areas, research and technology. He also writes about the administration’s desire to maintain the size of its student body, recruit top-notch students and its mission to improve the state’s economy.

Fain conducted interviews for the article when he visited the campus this spring. He became interested in writing about Clemson after meeting with Barker when he was on a trip to Washington, where the Chronicle is based.