Clemson Family Advisory Board
The Clemson Family Advisory Board (CFAB) is a group of dedicated parents who significantly assist the University as we strive to meet the educational and developmental needs of our students and address parents' needs for involvement, information and support. Clemson Family Advisory Board makes every effort to be a well-informed resource for the University, assist in academic recruiting and offer the parents perspective to the University.
An individual parent or a couple who is interested in serving on CFAB may apply for Board membership in October of each year, as parents of graduating students rotate off. If you have any questions about the Board or the application process, please contact the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement at 864-656-0515, or email.
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Board Members
Parents from all over the country are members of the Clemson Family Advisory Board ("CFAB"). Check below to see who is from your region!
Chair and Committee Chairs of CFAB Leona Forrest-Dinkins & Chris Dinkins, Chair, CFAB
Blythewood, SC
John & Nomi Russi, Chair-Elect, CFAB
North Charleston, SC
Kelly Rose, Past Chair, CFAB
Daniel Island, SC
Suzanne Chastain, Vice Chair, Orientation
Lexington, SC
Bill Douglass, Vice Chair, Orientation
Lemont, IL
Marty Cotton, Chair, Move-In Day / Student Life
Clover, SC
Ingrid Lewis, Vice Chair, Move-In Day / Student Life
Sandy Springs, SC
Ayodele & Basil Dosunmu, Chair (Ayodele), Spring Family Reunion
Greenville, SC
Barbara Pereira, Vice Chair, Spring Family Reunion
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Robin & Will Stringer, Chair (Robin), Family Weekend
Anderson, SC
Michele & Shane Freedman, Vice Chairs, Family Weekend
Manalapan, NJ
Karen Kerr, Chair, Student Outreach
Hickory, NC
Tanya Irby Tucker, Vice Chair, Student Outreach
Rock Hill, SC
Clemson Family Advisory Board, 2021-22 Statesboro, GA
Columbia, SC
Rock Hill, SC
Anderson, SC
Anderson, SC
Randolph, NJ
Pendleton, SC
Charlotte, NC
Greenville, SC
Stroudsburg, PA
Greenville, SC
Fountain Inn, SC
North Augusta, SC
Spartanburg, SC
Summerville, SC
Lexington, SC
Alto, MI
Simpsonville, SC
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CFAB Initiatives
Family Weekend – The Clemson Family Advisory Board works with the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement in the planning and implementation of this annual family event on campus. This committee also coordinates all volunteers for the weekend.
Orientation – Our Orientation Chair works with the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement to train, coordinate and solicit volunteers working at the Clemson Family Advisory Board booth. At orientation, these volunteers distribute Clemson Family Advisory Board literature to parents, answer questions and welcome parents to Clemson. All committee members are requested to volunteer in some capacity.
Move-In Day / Student Life – Our Clemson Family Advisory Board members work with the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement to solicit, train and coordinate volunteers working at Move-in Weekend in August and review student life issues on campus.
Spring Family Reunion – Our Clemson Family Advisory Board members work with the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement in the planning and implementation of this annual family event on campus. This committee also coordinates all volunteers for the weekend.
Student Outreach – Our Clemson Family Advisory Board members work with the Center for Student Leadership and Engagement and Undergraduate Admissions to solicit volunteers to engage accepted students.
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Herb Coughlan Memorial Parent/Family of the Year Award
The Herb Coughlan Memorial Parent/Family of the Year award is a special recognition given to a parent or family who demonstrated dynamic leadership and service to Clemson University throughout their student's time here.
The Rose Family is the recipient of the 2021 Family of the Year Award. Learn about their contributions to Clemson University.
The recipient of this Parent/Family of the Year award takes additional effort to support their student's experience at Clemson while participating in the greater service leadership experience to the university as a whole. The parent/family of the year actively engages in supporting the efforts for all students' successes in college and providing enthusiasm for Clemson University.
We anticipate that the Parent/Family of the Year nominee takes additional effort and time to do the following:
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Provides consistent service and positive morale to new students and families of Clemson University
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Remains actively involved in promoting Clemson University in their local communities
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Supports both students and families in meaningful ways
Nominations for this award are accepted in late spring throughout the summer. The recipient is recognized at the Fall Family Weekend football game!
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