Clemson University. Office of Professional Development

The Office of Professional Development created in 1958. Subsequent agency created, Off-Campus, Distance and Continuing Education [in March 1998]. Administering agencies: Department of Industrial Management, 1955-1962; Industrial Management Department, 1962-1982; School of Industrial Management and Textile Science, 1962-1969; College of Industrial Management and Textile Science, 1969-1982; College of Commerce and Industry, 1982-1995; College of Business and Public Affairs, July 1995; Division of Academic Affairs, March 1998. Directors: William C. Laffoday succeeded C.V. Wray as Coordinator, 1968 [J.V. Walters served as acting head of the program since 1 May 1968]; Hassan El-Behery named acting Director, 1972; Ralph Delano Elliott named Director, 1973; Ralph Delano Elliott's title changed from Director to Vice Provost of Off-Campus Continuing Programs.