Clemson University recently hosted Oregon State University professor Rich G. Carter and the Promotion and Tenure – Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PTIE) team as part of a collaboration through the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Clemson University’s STRIDE program.
“This initiative is a key step in Clemson’s commitment to discovery and innovation that transforms lives in South Carolina and beyond, while fostering a supportive environment for all our faculty, staff and students,” said Tia N. Dumas, associate vice president for strategic alliances and STRIDE ART co-PI leading the cultural shift pillar of the program.
The visit brought together leaders from across campus, including faculty innovators, deans, and representatives from the Office of Corporate Partnerships, the Division of Research, and the Clemson University Research Foundation to explore how innovation and entrepreneurship can be further incorporated into faculty promotion and tenure processes.
Over the two-day visit, the PTIE team met with University leadership, faculty and researchers to share ideas, best practices, and opportunities that strengthen Clemson’s innovation ecosystem. Visiting PTIE team members included Carter, Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Jesenia Rosales and Rachel Cody.