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Joint City University Advisory Board

Joint City University Advisory Board

About the JCUAB

The Joint City University Advisory Board was created in 1985 for the purpose of improving the quality of life for those in the Clemson community. It is the expressed desire of both Clemson University and the City of Clemson to build on the positive relationship historically present between the two parties. In 2019, the growth and change in the area prompted a restructuring of the board to include established work groups to allow the board to continue to be effective in its mission.

The JCUAB shall be the official body of representatives responsible for:

  • strengthening the relationship between the City of Clemson and Clemson University
  • strengthening relationships for the Clemson area and University communities
  • initiating solutions in implementing partnership initiatives
  • preparing an annual budget with expenses shared equally between the City of Clemson and Clemson University

 

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Community Missions

The JCUAB is an advisory board. Its mission shall be to identify issues of mutual concern while maintaining open and transparent communications with all relevant parties and departments within both the City and the University. The issues typically involve but are not limited to:

  • Planning and land use
  • Student housing
  • Growth in enrollment and its impact on the community at large
  • Area transportation and parking
  • Security and public safety
  • Public works and utilities
  • Fiscal responsibility and impact
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Collaborative Approach

Once identified and agreed upon by the JCUAB and in consultation with the University president and City mayor, the issues shall be researched jointly with any proposed solutions presented to the respective governing or administrative officials. The consideration of any proposed solution will always be in the context of mutual benefit. Proposed solutions are not binding on either party but must be approved separately as appropriate.

The JCUAB exists to create the highest degree of collaboration between the City of Clemson and Clemson University. This will always involve open, honest and cooperative communications between all parties. The JCUAB shall always be an organization striving to support each other in our individual and mutual goals and objectives. 

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JCUAB Workgroups, 2024-2025

Economic Development

NameAffiliation
Brittany ChapmanPC Economic Development
Bryan Lee - ChairClemson Area Chamber of Commerce
Doug ZirbelBusiness Owner
Lindsey NewtonCity of Clemson
Robert HalfacreCity of Clemson
Phil LandrethClemson University
Lauren GamratCity of Clemson
Andy BlondeauCity of Clemson
Kryssa CooperClemson University
GiGi WilliamsonClemson University Grad Student
DJ LawsClemson University

Housing

NameAffiliation
Nathan Woods - ChairCity of Clemson
Jacob PeabodyCity of Clemson
Leasa EvingerClemson University
Alesia SmithCity of Clemson
Vacant CUClemson University
David KuskowskiClemson University
Pete KnudsenClemson University
Allison GantteCity of Clemson
Julio HernandezClemson University
Kathy HobgoodClemson University

Public Safety

NameAffiliation
Andy Blondeau - ChairCity of Clemson
CUFD ChiefClemson University
Jorge CamposCity of Clemson
Chris HerringtonClemson University
Nikki MunnCity of Clemson
Lindsey SimmonsClemson University
Lillian BoatwrightCity of Clemson
Sarah WickhamCity of Clemson
Lowell ArwoodCity of Clemson
Kimberyly Spears-McNattClemson University

Public Works,Utilities, Infrastructure

NameAffiliation
Nathan Hinkle - ChairCity of Clemson
Todd BarnetteClemson University
Cody LingefeltCity of Clemson
Dave VandeventerClemson University
Benjie McGillCity of Clemson
Tony PutmanClemson University
Ethan BarnetteCity of Clemson
Billy BolgerClemson University
Vacant Council MemberCity of Clemson

Transportation

NameAffiliation
Dan Hofmann - ChairClemson University
Brian FisherCity of Clemson
Vacnat Council MemberCity of Clemson
Wayne SarasuaClemson University
CAT Operations MgrCity of Clemson
Chad CarsonGCT
Kat MorelandClemson University

Humanities, Arts and Recreation

NameAffiliation
CAAAM ManagerCity of Clemson
Otis PickettClemson University
Joan PhillipsCity of Clemson
Denise Woodward DetrichClemson University
Jay BennetCity of Clemson
Dave FrockClemson University
Kryssa CooperClemson University
Lauren GamratCity of Clemson
Kyle YoungClemson University
Vacnant Council MemberCity of Clemson
Chad CarsonGCT
Chris CoxClemson University
Dave VandeventerClemson University
Nicolas Vazsonyi - ChairClemson University

Communications

NameAffiliation
Sarah Wickham - ChairCity of Clemson
Philip SikesClemson University
Lowell ArwoodCity of Clemson
Joe GalbraithClemson University
Alli GantteCity of Clemson
Vicki RobertsClemson University
Bree SandersCity of Clemson
John FulmerCity of Clemson
DJ LawsClemson University
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