Administrative Support
The College of Science administrative support team supports the day-to-day operations of the Office of the Dean, provides support to committees, and supports initiatives related to undergraduate studies, global engagement, inclusive excellence and outreach.
Please complete a project request to submit specific project requests to the administrative support team.
Administrative Support Team
Yovie Heyburn
Special Administrator for the Dean
Email: yheybur@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-3642
As special administrator for the dean, Heyburn provides support in planning, organizing and administering functions for the dean’s office. Heyburn previously worked in higher education as part of the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and supporting senior-level executives at Northeast Georgia Health System.
Jo Ellen Van Vliet
Administrative Coordinator
Email: joellev@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-3015
As an administrative coordinator, Van Vliet manages many of the day-to-day operations of the Dean’s Office and takes the lead on coordinating key events for the College. She is an integral member of the Strategic Excellence Team and supervises student workers in the Office of the Dean. Van Vliet also provides support for initiatives related to undergraduate studies, global engagement, inclusive excellence and outreach. Van Vliet has a bachelor’s in management and worked in private secondary education for 18 years prior to joining Clemson.
Meredith Barner
Administrative Coordinator
Email: mbarner@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-3034
Barner is a Clemson Tiger from the class of 2024. She earned a bachelor’s in marketing and communications and pursued a variety of projects and internships while completing her degree, including administrative coordination and project management. Barner supports the associate deans and their teams within the Office of the Dean, along with their associated committees and projects. She also supports College events and key initiatives.
