Academic Advising Committee
Overview
Last Updated: 2/10/2025
Contact Name
Matthew Amerson, Assistant to the Dean of Undergraduate Learning and Office Manager
mamerso@clemson.edu
Description
Academic Advisory Committee:
- Oversees coordination of University advising activities (including college academic advising centers, academic support centers, colleges, etc.);
- Informs advisors of current policies on advising;
- Periodically reviews the mission of academic advising;
- Coordinates assessments of the University advising system;
- Provides professional development for advisors.
This committee is authorized and described in the Clemson University Faculty Manual. Changes to its description or composition should be initiated with the current President of the Faculty Senate.
Membership Composition
The Chair is elected by and from the membership
| Seat Type | Quantity | Term Length | Date of Term Initiation | Seat Filling Mechanism | Voting or Non-Voting | Other Factors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Member (any) (2 per college) | 14 | 2 years | August 15 | Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | Voting | Staggered terms |
| Faculty or staff member (Representative of the Office of Undergraduate Studies) | 1 | unknown | August 15 | Unknown | Non-voting | |
| Faculty or staff member | 2 | 2 years | August 15 | Appointed by Dean of Undergraduate Studies | Voting | |
| Faculty or staff member (Nominees should have experience and interest in advising) | 7 | 2 years | August 15 | Elected by faculty accorded voting rights in each college | Voting | |
| Undergraduate Student | 1 | 1 year | August 15 | Nominated by President of the Undergraduate Student Senate and Appointed by Dean of Undergraduate Studies | Voting |
Membership List (Last Updated: 9/23/2024)
Changes to the current chair and membership list should be initiated with the Faculty Senate Office.
Members
| Name | Seat Type | Email* | College or Division | Service End |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerrie Seymour | Faculty Member (any) | kseymou | CAAH | 8/14/2026 |
| Julia Dingle Robinson | Faculty Member (any) | jmdingl | CAAH | Professional Advisor |
| Robert Massey | Faculty Member (any) | massey | COB | Professional Advisor |
| Michele Cauley | Faculty Member (any) | cauley | COB | 8/14/2026 |
| Katie Black | Faculty Member (any) | hulse | CAFLS | Professional Advisor |
| Elana Mikhailova | Faculty Member (any) | eleanam | CAFLS | 8/15/2026 |
| Christophe Danault | Faculty Member (any) | cdarnau | CECAS | 8/14/2026 |
| Stephanie Evans | Faculty Member (any) | shevans | CECAS | Professional Advisor |
| Allysa Sutton | Faculty Member (any) | allysas | CBSHS | Professional Advisor |
| Amelia Clinkscales | Faculty or staff member | abclink | CBSHS | 8/15/2026 |
| Gerron Scott | Faculty or staff member | gerrons | COS | Professional Advisor |
| David Connick | Faculty or staff member | dconnic | COS | 8/14/2026 |
| Staci Koonce | Faculty or staff member | skoonce | COE | Professional Advisor |
| Daphne Wiles | Faculty or staff member | daphnew | COE | 8/15/2026 |
| Shay Vinson | Faculty or staff member | shayv | CAAC | Professional Advisor |
| Todd McDonald | Faculty Member (any) | mcdona5 | CAAC | 8/15/2026 |
| Isabella Cubides | Undergraduate Student | mcubide | Undergraduate Student | 8/15/2026 |
| Michael Silvestri | at-large DUL appointee | msilves | At-large faculty | 8/15/2027 |
| Ashlyn Smith | at-large DUL appointee | ashlynd | At-large faculty | 8/15/2027 |
