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ANNUAL REPORT2017-2018

A S S O C I A T I O N


A S S O C I A T I O N A S S O C I A T I O N


RING WEEK

Greetings fellow alumni,

What another amazing year it has been! Clemson University is setting records every day through student success, advancements in research, and of course, our national rankings — in the classroom and on the field.

This success would not be possible without the support of you, our faithful alumni! You have helped Clemson remain a Top 25 Nationally Ranked public university for the 11th straight year, and you helped move our Alumni Participation ranking from #4 to #3 this year!

The Clemson Alumni Association exists to celebrate alumni, preserve Clemson’s time-honored traditions and to be your lifelong connection to our alma mater. We have enjoyed a year of celebrations honoring alumni who have dedicated their time, talent and treasure to Clemson and their community and who share the Clemson spirit each and every day.

We have appreciated the welcome we received when we brought Clemson to your community. Our 78 Clemson Clubs and affinity groups across the country have hosted CU in the City events — a collaboration with our partners in IPTAY and Annual Giving — and fantastic game day tailgates.

Our mission is to enhance your lifelong Clemson experience. So, we invite you to get involved, stay informed and find a place within the Clemson Alumni Association to serve. There are so many ways to make a difference for Clemson — from mentoring through Alumni Career Services, volunteering your time and leadership within our clubs, nominating deserving Tigers for awards, to making a gift to scholarships. Your impact will be great no matter the size of your contribution.

We at the Alumni Association continue to welcome the opportunity to be of service to you — please call on us anytime. Until then, take care and go tell the world “I Went To Clemson.”

Wil Brasington ’00Executive Director

WORKING FOR YOU

GET INVOLVED. STAY INFORMED. BE CONNECTED.

ALUMNI YEAR IN REVIEW2017-18646 EVENTS

77,673ATTENDEES

2,369CAREERS SUPPORTED

21 AWARD-WINNING TIGERS

1PROUD CLEMSON FAMILY

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YOUR CLEMSON ALUMNI TEAM

ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE TEAMWil Brasington ’00Executive Director

Cassie Boggs ’14Executive Assistant/HR Budget Officer

Jackie MartinReceptionist

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTRandy Boatwright ’83Director of Business Development and Facilities

You are the voice in all matters relating to the advancement of your University. Let us know what we can do to better serve you and if you’d like to be more involved. Reach out! Email us at [email protected] or call 864-656-2345.

Nominations for alumni board opened in January and end March 31, 2019. Make sure to check the Clemson Alumni home page at alumni.clemson.edu for information on how you can get involved or to nominate someone for a leadership role in your Alumni Association.

PRESIDENTMike Dowling ’93

PRESIDENT ELECTGregg Morton ’78

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCol. Sandy Edge ’72

Roy Abercrombie ’69

Ray Anderson ’74Clemson University Board of Visitors Representative

Sonya Balogun ’89

Wil Brasington ’00Ex-Officio, Executive Director

ENGAGEMENT TEAMStewart Summers ’98, M’01 Associate Executive Director for Engagement

Yianna Kappas ’09Director of Engagement

Heather LovedayAdministrative Coordinator

Helen Mitchell ’10Director of Engagement

Patrick Sapp ’06Director of Engagement/Development Officer

Bubba Britton ’97Director of Philanthropic Initiatives

James A. “Jim” Bull IV ’73, M’74

Richard Doane ’10

Jeff Duckworth ’88

Lily Eyraud ’12

Dr. Thomas “Brandt” Gilbert ’00, M’02

Lisa Hendrix ’79

Brig. Gen. Carlos Hill ’86

Ann Hunter ’80, M’82Clemson University Foundation Representative

Patti McAbee H’03Clemson University Board of Trustees Representative

MARKETING TEAMDana Morgan ’00, M’04Associate Executive Director for Marketing and Special Initiatives

Daniel AustinDirector of Marketing and Brand Development

Deborah Cremer ’10Director of Alumni Career Services and Special Initiatives

Megan McDow ’90Marketing Coordinator

Brian O’Rourke ’83, M’85Ex-Officio, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Merritt Rechichar ’87

Dr. Eddie Robinson ’79IPTAY Representative

Joe Semsar ’09

Larry Sloan ’74

Miles Thomas ’00

Kellye Whitaker ’90

Kevin White ’92

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CLEMSON AT THE STATEHOUSE

ALUMNI SPRING FLING

BLACK ALUMNI REUNION

Get noticed! Get a Clemson License Plate.alumni.clemson.edu/licensetags

Join a special interest group. Here are a few!

• Graduated in the last decade? Join Young Alumni Council. alumni.clemson.edu/young-alumni

• Women’s Alumni Council alumni.clemson.edu/womens-alumni-council

• Clemson Black Alumni Council alumni.clemson.edu/black-alumni-council

• Clemson Corps alumni.clemson.edu/clemson-corps

• Tiger Band tband.people.clemson.edu/cutba

• Clemson Meal Clubs alumni.clemson.edu/meal-clubs

• And much, much more!

Plan a Tiger Trip: alumni.clemson.edu/travel

Attend a reunion! alumni.clemson.edu/events

Make a donation! Visit clemson.edu/isupportcu, search for “Clemson Alumni Association” and select it from the dropdown menu.

Get noticed on the road! Travel with your Tiger Paw stamped $2 bill.

TIGER CONNECTIONS

Wear your Clemson Ring! alumni.clemson.edu/clemson-ring

Get some Clemson gear: clemsonalumni.teamfanshop.com

UPDATE YOUR CURRENT INFORMATION Visit cualumni.clemson.edu/bio-update or call 864-656-2345. Prefer to send via mail? Send your information to Clemson Alumni Association, 109 Daniel Drive, Clemson, SC 29631-3006.

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NORTH DAKOTA15

MICHIGAN723

OHIO1,270

FLORIDA4,738

MAINE123

KENTUCKY517

TEXAS2,877

HAWAII92

INDIANA481ILLINOIS

886

IOWA128

MINNESOTA304

WYOMING42

SOUTH DAKOTA26

NEBRASKA80

KANSAS158

COLORADO986

UTAH150

ARIZONA440 NEW MEXICO

129

MISSOURI425

WISCONSIN302

ARKANSAS178OKLAHOMA

160

MONTANA88

WASHINGTON658

IDAHO138

NEVADA121

ALASKA67

OREGON367

CALIFORNIA2,390

NEW HAMPSHIRE

206 MASSACHUSETTS

1,146RHODE ISLAND

112CONNECTICUT

620NEW JERSEY

1,776DELAWARE

277

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

401

MARYLAND

2,306ALABAMA1,062MISSISSIPPI

275LOUISIANA432

VERMONT

94NEW YORK

1,505

NORTH CAROLINA

11,887

GEORGIA10,251

PENNSYLVANIA1,637

WEST VIRGINIA172

SOUTH CAROLINA75,217

VIRGINIA3,964

TENNESSEE2,421

PUERTO RICO

26VIRGIN ISLANDS

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ALUMNI POPUL ATION BREAKDOWN7

CLEMSON ALUMNI EVERYWHERE

BREAKDOWN BY COLLEGE

Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%

African American/Black – 4%

Asian – 1%

Hispanic/Latino – 0.7%

American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.2%

Native Hawaiian – 0.1%

Unreported – 33.6%Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%




Unreported – 33.5%

College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences – 23.1%

College of Business – 21.4%

College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences – 15%

College of Education – 12.7%

College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities – 10.1%

College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences – 9%

College of Science – 8.6%

Interdisciplinary – 0.1%

Female – 43.2%American Indian/Alaska Native – 0.2%







Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences – 23.1%

Business – 21.4%

Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences – 15%

Education – 12.7%

Architecture, Arts and Humanities – 10.1%

Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences – 9%

Science – 8.6%










Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










BREAKDOWN BY GENDER

Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










NORTH DAKOTA15

MICHIGAN723

OHIO1,270

FLORIDA4,738

MAINE123

KENTUCKY517

TEXAS2,877

HAWAII92

INDIANA481ILLINOIS

886

IOWA128

MINNESOTA304

WYOMING42

SOUTH DAKOTA26

NEBRASKA80

KANSAS158

COLORADO986

UTAH150

ARIZONA440 NEW MEXICO

129

MISSOURI425

WISCONSIN302

ARKANSAS178OKLAHOMA

160

MONTANA88

WASHINGTON658

IDAHO138

NEVADA121

ALASKA67

OREGON367

CALIFORNIA2,390

NEW HAMPSHIRE

206 MASSACHUSETTS

1,146RHODE ISLAND

112CONNECTICUT

620NEW JERSEY

1,776DELAWARE

277

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

401

MARYLAND

2,306ALABAMA1,062MISSISSIPPI

275LOUISIANA432

VERMONT

94NEW YORK

1,505

NORTH CAROLINA

11,887

GEORGIA10,251

PENNSYLVANIA1,637

WEST VIRGINIA172

SOUTH CAROLINA75,217

VIRGINIA3,964

TENNESSEE2,421

PUERTO RICO

26VIRGIN ISLANDS

12

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BREAKDOWN BY ETHNICITY

CONNECT WITH TIGERS IN YOUR COMMUNITYLet us help you find Tigers to gather with for volunteer opportunities, networking events or just to watch the Tigers play! Connect with us at alumni.clemson.edu/clubs.

CLEMSON ALUMNI EVERYWHERE

Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










Male – 56.8%

Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





Female – 43.2%

White – 60.5%


Asian – 1%





















Business – 21.4%


Education – 12.7%



Science – 8.6%










CLEMSON ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES

THE CLEMSON RING: PRESENTED WITH HONOR, WORN WITH PRIDE

SUPPORTING OUR TIGERS9

Clemson Alumni Career Services offers alumni the opportunity to reinvigorate their career, start a new career or help others as they get started in their career. By registering through our online portal, alumni can match their talents with the more than 1,000 positions being posted per year. Register at alumni.clemson.edu/career-services.

Or, for a one-on-one career search, join us for our networking and recruiting events. HireCLEMSON events allow alumni to meet companies that are hiring in a smaller, more intimate environment. This past year, the Clemson Alumni Association hosted HireCLEMSON events in Atlanta, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia and Greenville.

We also partner with GoHireTalent for larger, more traditional multi-school career fairs featuring 70 to 100 employers who are seeking a diverse talent pool from all majors and experience levels.

Look for a networking event near you at alumni.clemson.edu/career-fairs.

For more information, contact Deborah Cremer ’10, Director of Alumni Career Services, at [email protected].

It is one of the most iconic symbols of the Clemson Family: the Clemson Ring. Along with the Tiger Paw, the ring projects outwardly the many traditions and values that are deeply ingrained in all Clemson alumni.

Students who have completed 90 or more hours in their degree progress earn the right to wear the ring and are given the opportunity to purchase one during “Ring Week,” which is held in the first few weeks of school each semester. Second only to Texas A&M, the Clemson Alumni Association sells close to 4,000 rings to students and alumni per year, rising from just 2,000 in 2011.

The tradition itself dates back to 1896 with Clemson’s very first graduating class. But in 2000, the Student Alumni Council elevated the receipt of one’s ring to one of the most beloved and highly attended events on campus. The Ring Ceremony, like the ring itself, is now one of our most treasured traditions, proudly presented by the Clemson Alumni Association since 2011.

What started as a presentation to around 20 students has grown to two ceremonies annually, with 1,400 rings distributed in the Spring and more than 1,700 in the Fall. Family and guests attending each ceremony has grown to more than 6,000. Held in Littlejohn Coliseum, students receive their ring from President Clements with a shake of the hand. Members of the Student Alumni Association work with the Alumni Association staff to plan and execute all of the intricate details that provide a seamless and successful ceremony.

The ring represents the Clemson bond, a bond that connects the Clemson Family around the world. It is the symbol that tells the world that “I Went to Clemson.”

SPRING RING CEREMONY

HIRECLEMSON GREENVILLE

LOYAL SERVICE Distinguished Public Service: presented to an extension service professional who has contributed significantly to the economic health and well-being of the citizens of South Carolina.Alumni Award for Cooperative Extension Distinguished Public Service: Tony Melton ’80, M’86, Florence Extension Agent

Distinguished Service Award: the highest honor that the Association can bestow upon an alumnus or alumna given to those alumni who have not only devoted their life to professionalism and public service, but who have also continued a lifelong dedication to Clemson University.Distinguished Service Award: Neill Cameron, Jr., Ann W. Hunter ’80, M’82, Tony Mathis ’86, Bill Smith Jr ’82, Mike Watt ’84

UNDER 30 Roaring 10: presented by the Clemson Young Alumni Council in recognition of outstanding individuals for their impact in business, leadership, community, educational, and/or philanthropic endeavors.Roaring 10: Suzanne Pickens Alvarez ’11, Elizabeth Armstrong Boylan ’08, Capt. Kevin Joseph Fitzsimmons ’08, Adam Thomas Haldeman ’09, John Mark Hendrick III ’08, Steven McMillian Hughes ’17, Kevin Michael McKenzie ’97, M’01, Ed.D.’10, Connelly-Anne Bartle Ragley ’05, M’08, Joseph Cyrus Semsar ’09, Mark Nicholas Ziats ’07

LEADERSHIP IN OUR RANKS RECOGNIZING TIGERS IS AN HONOR AND A PRIVILEGE.

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FAITHFUL TIGERS Outstanding Research Award: presented annually at the May Faculty/Staff meeting to a faculty member engaged in research. The Award is administered by theOffice of University Research Grants Committee (URGC).Alumni Award for Outstanding Achievements in Research: Emil Alexov, Physics and Astronomy

Master Teacher: presented to a faculty member nominated by the student body and selected by the Student Alumni Council. Alumni Master Teacher Award: Joseph Burgett, Construction Science and Management

Volunteer of Year: the highest recognition and greatest expression of appreciation extended to an individual by the Alumni Association staff for outstanding service and volunteerism.Volunteer of the Year: Charlotte Cobb ’91

HONORARY TIGERS Class of ’39 Award of Excellence: administered by the Office of University Research with a selection committee composed of representatives from each of the University’s colleges who are members of the Sigma Xi and/or Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.Class of ’39 Award of Excellence: Terry M. Tritt ’80, Ph.D.’85

Clemson Medallion: recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a long and sustained commitment and significant service to Clemson University.(not given annually)

Honorary Alumnus: individuals who showcase outstanding service to Clemson and/or the Alumni Association, a lifelong devotion to Clemson University and a demonstrated loyalty to Clemson and the Alumni Association to be selected as honorary alumni of Clemson University.Honorary Alumni: Jack Leggett H’17 and Jason Puhlasky H’17 12

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT13

OUR ALUMNI GIVE BACK ...

AND SO DOES THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION!

Every alumnus of Clemson is a member of the Alumni Association – there are no dues or membership fees. But every alumnus can find a way to support the university through donations of time, treasure and talent.

Did you know that our U.S. News & World Report ranking for alumni giving is tied to all graduated alumni who have given in the last year? Clemson is No. 3 in the nation when it comes to alumni participation. Help us get to No. 1!

By giving to Clemson, you not only support our faculty, staff, and students, you help impact our overall ranking among top public colleges and universities (2019 U.S. News & World Report Ranking: 24th in the nation!). Your annual gift moves Clemson forward. Thank you!

Support Clemson today by visiting clemson.edu/isupportcu or calling 864-656-5896.

TIGERS ON THE MOVEWant to tell the Clemson Family what you’re up to, where you’ve been or share big news? Share your story at TigersontheMove.com.

We are pleased to be a leader in philanthropic support for Clemson University. Over the course of the 2017-2018 fiscal year the Clemson Alumni Association, through the efforts of its volunteers and affiliated groups, generated more than $974,000 in cash for the University.

These philanthropic contributions from the Association specifically supported the areas of financial aid in the form of scholarships, capital projects, facilities and other University priorities.

$1,633,000GENERATED

REVENUE

TOTAL USES

$87,360,925

STAFF WAGESAND BENEFITS

$26,405,850

OPERATING EXPENSESAND SUPPLIES$36,440,510

STUDENT WAGESAND BENEFITS

$3,348,969

DEBT SERVICE$14,693,053

EQUIPMENT$777,734

NON-MANDATORYTRANSFERS$5,146,520

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAND TRAVEL

$548,290

TOTAL SOURCES

$88,96

TOTAL REVENUES

$2,200,000

3,992

STATE APPROPRIATIONS,TUITION AND FEES

$7,418,840

STUDENT FEES(MANDATORY)

$9,003,138

PRIVATE GIFTS$1,898,557

STUDENT FEES(NON-MANDATORY)

$32,879,947

INTERNAL ANDEXTERNAL RECOVERIES

$2,106,439

OTHER REVENUES$35,657,072

BALFOUR$1,100,000

ENDOWMENT INCOME$412,000

UNIVERSITY FUNDING$155,000

BANK OF AMERICA$150,000

NATIONWIDE$135,000

EVENTS$100,000

LICENSE TAGS$35,000

GRAD PHOTOS$33,000

MISC.$25,000 PRIMESPORT

$20,000

COLLEGIATE RESOURCES$15,000

SHORT-TERM INCOME$8,000

ALUMNI TRAVEL$5,000

GIFTS$5,000

TOTAL EXPENSES$2,200,000

TOTAL REVENUES

Balfour – $1,100,000

Endowment Income – $412,000

University Funding – $155,000

Bank of America – $150,000

Nationwide – $135,000

Events – $100,000

License Tags – $35,000

Grad Photos – $33,000

Misc. – $25,000

PrimeSport – $20,000

Collegiate Resources – $15,000

Short-Term Income – $8,000

Alumni Travel – $5,000

Gifts – $5,000

$2,200,000


Compensation – $1,150,000

General Administration – $316,000

Engagement – $300,500

Marketing – $209,000

Events – $202,000

Board– $25,000

OPERATING BUDGET



Generated Revenue – $1,633,000

$1,633,000

$412,000

$155,000

$2,200,000

Reunion Class Giving – $606,000

CAA Annual Contributions – $176,000

Clemson Club Support – $171,000

CAA Scholarship Program – $21,000

PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT

$974,000

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CAA ANNUALOPERATING BUDGET

$2,200,000OPERATING BUDGET

$1,633,000

$412,000

$155,000

$2,200,000

OPERATING BUDGET$2,200,000OPERATING BUDGET

UNIVERSITYFUNDING

GENERATEDREVENUE

ENDOWMENTPROCEEDS

$155,000

$2,200,000

OPERATING BUDGET

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TOTAL REVENUES

Balfour – $1,100,000



Bank of America – $150,000

Nationwide – $135,000

Events – $100,000

License Tags – $35,000

Grad Photos – $33,000

Misc. – $25,000

PrimeSport – $20,000

Collegiate Resources – $15,000

Short-Term Income – $8,000

Alumni Travel – $5,000

Gifts – $5,000

$2,200,000


Compensation – $1,150,000

General Administration – $316,000

Engagement – $300,500

Marketing – $209,000

Events – $202,000

Board– $25,000

$974,000

CAA CorporateScholarships

$21,000

CAA Corporate Gifts$176,000

Club and GroupSupport

$171,000

TOTAL FY18PHILANTHROPICSUPPORT (CASH)

FROM THE ALUMNIASSOCIATION TO CLEMSON

UNIVERSITYFUNDING

TOTAL PHILANTHROPIC

SUPPORT

$155,000

$2,607,000

Total Annual ROI

RETURN ONINVESTMENT

17:1

Class Giving Through Reunion$606,000

WELCOME BACK FESTIVAL

CLEMSON GIVE DAY

CELEBRATE CLEMSON EVERYWHERE YOU GO! For specific dates for each of our events listed, go to our website at alumni.clemson.edu/events.

JANUARY: Nominations open for Alumni BoardRing Week

MARCH: Distinguished Service Awards (ticketed event for the highest honor that the Clemson Alumni Association can bestow upon an alumnus or alumna)Nominations close for Alumni Board (March 31)

APRIL:Spring Fling (reconnect with your college during Clemson’s Spring Game weekend)Senior WeekSpring Ring Ceremony

MAY:Bring Your Daughter to Clemson (Women’s Alumni Council) Outstanding Achievement in Research Award presentation (at faculty-staff meeting)Nominations open for Distinguished Service Awards

JUNE:Golden Tiger Reunion (celebrating the 50th anniversary class of 1969)

SAVE THE DATE

JULY:Nominations close for Distinguished Service Awards (July 31)

AUGUST:Welcome Back Festival

OCTOBER:HomecomingTigerama

NOVEMBER: Fall Ring Ceremony

DECEMBER: Distinguished Public Service Award presentation

WE ARE TIGERS FOR LIFE The Clemson Alumni Association is committed to strengthening your connections to the University and to your fellow alumni. But we can’t do it without you! Help us by being an ambassador of outreach at Clemson, in your community and abroad. Let us hear from you!



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