Get Workday ready; MBA program names interim director; Employee shout-outs

DAILY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 12, 2026

ABOVE THE FOLD

Good morning! With Workday going live on July 1, learn more about the new system and what it has to offer. The MBA program names a new interim director; Get a free professional headshot this Wednesday.

What to know today:

Workday is scheduled to go live in just six months. The new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system will replace PeopleSoft HR and Finance, OnBase-Performance, Kronos and many other systems. Faculty and staff will have opportunities throughout the next several months to engage with and learn more about the system.

- This month's "What's Up With Workday?" sessions provide a look at how to navigate the system and explore available features that support faculty and staff.

NEWS AND UPDATES

Jane Layton has been named interim director of the Clemson University MBA Program. Layton has served as MBA academic program director since 2012, providing leadership for curriculum and academic operations across the Clemson MBA portfolio.

College of Education faculty have developed three new microcredential courses for K-12 educators that focus on artificial intelligence and its ideal use in classrooms as a teaching tool. The courses provide a foundational understanding of AI in education and how educators can integrate ethical and responsible use of AI into activities and discussions.

MORE FROM TIGERTOWN

Several Libraries locations (Cooper, Gunnin and two Historic Properties) have new operating hours for the Spring semester. For the latest hours of operations schedule, visit the Libraries website.

The next professional headshot day will be this Wednesday, January 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in room 413 of Cooper Library. No appointment is necessary. This event is for Clemson faculty and staff only.

Employees have until Friday, January 23, to consent to receive W-2 and 1095-C forms electronically. If not elected in Employee Self-Service, employees will have to wait to receive a paper form in the mail.

Obituary: Garnett Bradford, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Sciences

Today's shout-outs feature Brad Fowler, Toni Becker, the College of Arts and Humanities Advising Team, Dionne Holt, the Cooperative Extension Midlands District Agents team and Sam Downs! Fill out our short nomination form to include your colleagues in future editions and check out previous shout-outs!