Clemson President Reflects On Issues, Achievements At Year-End meeting
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Clemson University President James P. Clements lauded the accomplishments of faculty and staff and acknowledged work to be done to move Clemson forward during the May 6, year-end general faculty meeting. “Thanks to our increasing academic reputation and the national exposure of our recent success in athletics, the value of the Tiger Paw has never been higher,” Clements said. Outstanding faculty members were honored, and the president cited achievements driving Clemson to new heights in the world of academics. He also noted the progress of the largest construction program in the history of the university, one highlight being the opening of the Watt Family Innovation Center. As the university moves ahead with the Clemson Forward strategic plan, Clements said diversity and inclusive excellence are significant factors in it.