Meet the Undergraduate Learning Team
Undergraduate Learning Leadership and Staff
Sean Brittain, Ph.D.
Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Learning
864-656-3942
UGSDean@clemson.edu
Sean Brittain began his tenure as an Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Learning on June 1, 2023. He is committed to building partnerships across campus in an effort to deliver the No. 1 Student Experience. Brittain is passionate about integrating research and other creative endeavors with education. Prior to moving into this role, he served as the Department Chair of Physics and Astronomy where he has been a member of the faculty since March 2006.
Jeff Appling, Ph.D.
Senior Associate Dean
Division of Undergraduate Learning
Professor, Engineering and Science Education
864-656-3022
japplin@clemson.edu
As senior associate dean for undergraduate learning, Jeffrey Appling develops curriculum, manages academic eligibility, oversees academic integrity and academic grievances, and serves as the campus Shell Answer Man on academic matters. His primary faculty appointment is full professor in Engineering and Science Education.
Brian Dominy, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Learning
864-656-3835
dominy@clemson.edu
As associate dean for undergraduate learning, Brian Dominy supports faculty in their development and implementation of the General Education curriculum, and partners with faculty and staff to support other university-wide curricular components. He also supports undergraduate students, staff, and faculty in the development and implementation of numerous programs and practices to mitigate success gaps and opportunity gaps within the undergraduate student population. Through his faculty role, he continues to advise numerous doctoral students in the field of computational biophysical chemistry. He also supports the College of Science in the annual assessment of undergraduate and graduate programs as their liaison to the Office of Institutional Assessment.
Angela Samuel
Dean's Assistant and Office Manager
864-656-3942
asamue3@clemson.edu
Angela Samuel has a strong background in administrative support and organizational management; she is dedicated to enhancing the efficiency and functionality of the office while assisting the Division of Undergraduate Learning. Angela is excited to contribute to the academic mission and support faculty, staff and students.
Sarah Lusk
Business Manager
864-656-1715
lusk9@clemson.edu
As a financial business manager, Sarah Lusk manages and oversees financial activities for departments reporting to the Division of Undergraduate Learning, acting as a resource for all financial matters, including procurement, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting and HR.
Megan Frewaldt
Director of Academic Processes and Academic Eligibility
864-656-3941
mfrewal@clemson.edu
Megan Frewaldt brings 15 years of experience in higher education to her role as director of academic processes and academic eligibility. She focuses on holistic student development through experiential education and public service to help every student thrive.
Arthur Alvarez
Project Manager
864-656-3941
mfrewal@clemson.edu
Lisa Traynham
Student Services Coordinator
Building Security Coordinator
864-656-3022
LLTrayn@clemson.edu
In her role as student services coordinator, Lisa Traynham assists students with medical withdrawals due to crisis, mental health and physical issues. She serves as a building security coordinator and assists students with the residency waiver so that students can graduate on time. She is also the service dog coordinator for service dogs in training.
Matthew Amerson, USAF (Ret.)
Administrative Assistant
864-656-3022
mamerso@clemson.edu
As administrative assistant for undergraduate learning, Matthew provides flexible administrative and fiscal support, as well as student employee coordination. He supports the business manager by performing reconciliations, paying invoices and oversees the departmental asset tracking system. He manages student employees and provides administrative support to the areas of General Education Assessment, Bridge, Transfer, First Generation, Summer Start and more.
Assessment, Academic Partners, Services and Cohort Programs
René Schmauder, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Assessment
864-656-3833
aschmau@clemson.edu
René Schmauder, Ph.D., is Director of Undergraduate Assessment, supporting General Education Assessment and program assessment for Division programming and external academic units. She provides advanced analytics in support of the division and student academic success programming at Clemson.
David Knox, Ph.D.
Director, Clemson Thinks2 (CT2)
Director, University Testing and Education Center (UTEC)
864-656-3971
Knox2@clemson.edu
Alexa Richards
Director of Bridge to Clemson and Transfer Programs
864-656-9922
atriant@clemson.edu
Alexa Richards serves as the Director of the Bridge to Clemson program and Transfer Programs. She works with campus partners as well as Tri-County Technical College to oversee orientation and onboarding initiatives, academic success, and academic recovery initiatives. As a former transfer student, she is passionate about helping people find their path toward academic success and personal growth. She strives to support students in reaching their highest potential and achieving their personal and professional goals. Alexa earned a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Services and Administration from the University of Central Arkansas, and a Bachelor of Science in Communications, Public Relations from Appalachian State University.
Mickayla Crumley
Associate Director of Transfer Academic Programs
864-656-6256
mickayc@clemson.edu
Mickayla Crumley is the Associate Director of Transfer Programs and is dedicated to supporting and empowering transfer students. As a low-income and first-generation college student, she struggled with navigating college. That experience inspired her to obtain an M.Ed in Counselor Education from Clemson University and pursue a career supporting college students in achieving their goals. She believes in meeting students where they are, supporting their goals, and empowering them to chart their own journeys.
Johan Hakansson
Assistant Director, Bridge to Clemson Supplemental Instruction
864-656-1681
jhakans@clemson.edu
As assistant director of Bridge Supplemental Instruction, Johan Hakansson coordinates the staffing, scheduling, marketing, delivery and assessment of Bridge academic support programs and services to promote the number one student experience in the nation.
Chris Confer, Ph.D.
Executive Director of Summer Enrollment and Engagement
864-656-086
clconfe@clemson.edu
Chris Confer brings 20 years of experience in higher education to his role as executive director. He supervises the Summer Start and STEM Start programs. He has a comprehensive understanding of the student experience, and his passion is helping students to thrive in the university environment.
Matt Lombardi
Senior Associate Athletic Director, Academic Services
864-656-0962
mlombar@clemson.edu
A former student-athlete at Clemson University, Lombardi earned his degree in Science Teaching with a concentration in Biological Sciences while competing as a member of the track and field team. He went on to earn a master’s degree in Kinesiology at Georgia Southern University while working as a strength and conditioning coach with their varsity sports programs. Lombardi went on to earn an additional master’s degree in Counselor Education, and switched career paths seeking to further support the personal growth and development of young adults while working in the athletic academic services profession. Lombardi is currently the Sr. Associate AD for Academics at Clemson University where he leads the Athletic Academic Services department that provides programming and services to support its nearly 600 student-athletes.
William C. McCoy, Ed.D.
Director, Rutland Institute for Ethics
864-656-6147
wmccoy@clemson.edu
William McCoy has a long history of serving in roles designed to help others, and under his leadership, the Rutland Institute for Ethics pushes ethical decision-making to the forefront of Clemson students’ education. His work engages faculty, students and staff members across all disciplines to advance ethical decision-making at Clemson.
Jeff Neal, Ph.D.
Director, Cooperative Education Program
684-656-3150
jfneal@clemson.edu
Jeff Neal has been a leader of cooperative education at Clemson for over 20 years. In his role as director of the cooperative education program, he leads a team of co-op advisors and staff in developing partnerships with companies to host co-op students and monitoring the experiences of more than 1,000 co-op students each year. He also holds a faculty appointment as lecturer, serving as the instructor of record for numerous COOP courses, teaching Introduction to Cooperative Education.
Troy Nunamaker, Ph.D.
Chief Solutions Officer, Clemson University Center for Career and Professional Development
864-722-2033
tnunama@clemson.edu
As chief solutions officer for Clemson’s nationally ranked career services center, Troy Nunamaker cultivates department-level and division-level corporate partnerships, managers on-campus, off-campus, and international internship programs, provides external review and consulting services, and develops new strategies to keep career services relevant and valuable.
Kate Lombard
Director of First-Year Academic Programs
864-656-9923
kmlomba@clemson.edu
As director of first-year academic programs, Kate leads the Summer Start and STEM Start programs. She enjoys connecting first-year students to all the resources Clemson has to offer while also supporting them in their social and academic transition to higher education.
Matthew Briggs
Director, Clemson Online
jmbrigg@clemson.edu
Matthew Briggs is the Director of Clemson Online. He has been with the organization since 2017, originally as Associate Director of Learning Technologies until becoming Director in early 2020. Clemson Online provides expertise and personalized support to create and sustain exceptional learning opportunities and environments in digital spaces for a variety of learners.
O’Neil Burton, PhD
Associate Dean and Executive Director of the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD)
Division of Undergraduate Learning
Lecturer, College of Business
864-656-4337
boneil@clemson.edu
In his role as Executive Director of the CCPD, O'Neil Burton, Ph.D. oversees the Michelin Career Center, the Cooperative Education program and the University Professional Internship & Co-op program (UPIC). He also enjoys teaching a few business and co-op courses each year.
Margaret Camp
Director of Student Accessibility Services
mmcamp@clemson.edu
Margaret earned her B.A. in philosophy and B.S. in psychology from Guilford College and her M.Ed. in school psychology from UNC Chapel Hill. She began her career working in North Carolina for a commission that bridged the UNC system with the governor's office to develop educational outcomes for K-12, and she worked for the Autism Research Center in Chapel Hill. Margaret joined SAS in August 2015. Her role as director involves leading a team of dedicated staff members who work to ensure that all students have access to Clemson University spaces, curricula and resources.
Sue Whorton, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Student Support Services
864-656-6452
whorton@clemson.edu
Sue Whorton, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Student Support Services. Her portfolio includes undergraduate programs for learning support, academic coaching and academic advising. She has worked in higher education for over thirty years and at Clemson since 2000. Prior to her current position, Sue served as the Director of the Bridge to Clemson University Program. She has also held positions in Undergraduate Admissions, First-Year Student Success Programs, Transfer Student Programs, and Residence Life.
Sue earned a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Clemson University, a M.A. in Theological Studies from the University of Dayton, a M.A. in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a B.A. in Political Science from Central Michigan University.
