Jason Clayton
Jason serves as the Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs and enjoys collaborating with faculty, students, and administrators across campus to assist new students and sophomores in making successful adjustments to Clemson. A proud Clemson alum with over seven years of experience in advising, administration, and teaching, he strives daily to facilitate student learning through active and engaging student experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. In his spare time, Jason enjoys outdoor adventure travel and spending time backpacking and kayaking with his wife, Carolyn, and their black and tan coonhound, Trail.
Bert Epting Jr.
Associate Director of New Student & Sophomore Programs / Director of Orientation Education:
- Gardner-Webb University - 2001 B.S. in Business Administration
- Clemson University - 2003 M. Ed. in Student Affairs
Hometown: Tigerville, SC
Family: Wife, Hannah Epting and dog, Boise
Hobbies: Basketball, golf, and relaxing with family
Dena Kniess
Associate Director of New Student and Sophomore Programs - Sophomore Year Experience:
- Slippery Rock University of PA - 1998 B.S. in English - Writing
- Slippery Rock University of PA - 2002 M.A. in College Student Personnel
Hometown: Butler, PA
Hobbies: Shopping, reading, working-out
Rebecca Atkinson
Assistant Director for New Student & Sophomore Programs Education:
- James Madison University- 2001 B.S. in Health Sciences (Athletic Training)
- Clemson University- 2006 M.Ed. in Student Affairs
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Family: husband, Price Atkinson
Hobbies: shopping (finding good deals!), working out, cooking
Administrative Assistant/Coordinator of Orientation:
- University of Rhode Island - 2000 B.A. in Philosophy
- Clemson University - 2009 M.Ed. in Student Affairs
Hometown: North Kingstown, RI
Family: husband, Larry Whitfield and children, Katie, Sydney, and Sarah
Hobbies: "The Office", singing, spending time with family
