CCIT launches division’s Emerging Leaders Institute

On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, Clemson University's Computing and Information Technology (CCIT) division kicked off its new leadership program for employees called the CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute (CELI). Employees were nominated by their supervisors to be part of the first cohort and were able to meet with CCIT leaders to discuss where they were headed over the coming nine months of participation in this program.

Brian Voss, vice president and chief information officer, said this new leadership program demonstrates an investment in future talent.

I am happy to welcome the first group to the CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute," said Voss. "This program not only helps our staff develop an understanding of leadership but positions CCIT to have a pool of enlightened professionals ready to assume greater responsibility as our organization moves into the future."

As part of this new program, employees will spend the next nine months diving into their leadership styles with various assessments, service opportunities, and a capstone project. Carla Rathbone, deputy chief information officer, said this program highlights how CCIT is invested in their employees and committed to fostering opportunities for their development as leaders and people.

"We are very excited to offer our first customized, in-house leadership program as a major focus area of our strategic plan to foster an organizational environment that provides opportunities for our staff," Rathbone said. "People are our greatest asset and the investment in these programs is critical to their continued growth and the success of our organization."

Marjorie Campbell, director of organizational effectiveness and special projects, said the launch of CELI is exciting and will offer exceptional growth opportunities to employees doing great work.

"In addition to the personal and professional development opportunities, this cohort will gain a deeper understanding of CCIT, Clemson University and the surrounding community," Campbell said. "We are thrilled that CCIT leadership is investing so deeply in its greatest asset, our people."

The first cohort includes the following CCIT employees by division area:

Network Services and Telecommunications

Edric Griffin, network edge manager

Brett LaBerdia, automation and wireless manager

Colton Keasler, inside plant manager

Brian Parker, network engineering manager

Research Computing and Data

Asher Antao, director of advanced computing and data services

Doug Dawson, director of cloud and software services

Nick Rengier, systems architect

Zach Jordan, HPC systems administrator

Application Services

Janeen Scott, systems programmer/developer IV

Jessica Jones, senior web developer

Jacob Miller, manager, application support

Samuel Urh, manager, enterprise workflow

Internal Operations

Becky Nelms, program manager II

DeeDee Fazzone, DHHS senior fiscal manager

Hannah Smith, account/fiscal analyst II

Jessica Martin, project manager II

Walker Massey, IT accessibility specialist

IT Infrastructure Operations

Jason Davis, systems programmer/developer IV

Allie Green, IDE developer

Customer Support Services

Karen Parker, team lead consultant

Casey Wallace, team lead consultant

Mike Slater, service desk manager

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