Contact Us
How to get in touch
The University Ombuds can meet with you over the phone, via video chat, or in-person. Meetings can be scheduled at the Ombuds Office or at a location convenient to you, and after-hours meetings are possible. Email can be used for scheduling, but please keep in mind that email is not a confidential means of communication.
Gordon Halfacre, Ph.D., MLA*
University Ombuds for Faculty and Students
Serves faculty of all ranks, undergraduate students, and graduate students
rhlfcr@clemson.edu864-656-4353
Tessa Byer, CO-OP©*
University Ombuds
Serves faculty of all ranks, undergraduate students, graduate students, and staff
tbyer@clemson.eduO 864-656-5353
M 205-261-1787
Michael Scott, SHRM-SCP*
Associate Ombuds
Serves faculty of all ranks, undergraduate students, graduate students, and staff
mesctt@clemson.edu864-656-6353
Ombuds Office
135 Old Greenville Hwy
Suite 203
Clemson, SC 29631
Next to Esso Club
Free parking is provided.
Who Should I Contact?
If you are a faculty member or a student, all three Ombuds serve you. You can reach out to any of them for assistance. If you are a staff member, Tessa Byer and Michael Scott serve you. You can reach out to either of them for assistance.
