TBA!
The board is in the process of planning for the upcoming year - stay tuned!
Details TBAClemson University / RCID
Your home base for all things S3S.
Find RCID resources, Clemson program links, S3S updates, and peer support for coursework, milestones, teaching, research, and community life.
Resources
Fast paths for recurring student needs.
Your one stop shop for useful links.
Program RCID at Clemson
Degree overview, faculty, admissions, and official program information.
Milestones RCID HandbookProgram policies, expectations, exams, committees, and degree progress guidance.
Research RCID Library GuideDatabases, research support, teaching resources, and Clemson library services.
Archive RCID DissertationsBrowse recent and past dissertations from the program.
Legacy Current S3S ArchiveOlder posts, calls, awards, and announcements from the existing WordPress site.
Shared S3S DriveAdd the current shared drive link here once officer access is confirmed.
Officers
Who to ask first.
Meet your current S3S executive board.
Janis Palma and Kieran Helbling
Leads the organization, oversees operations and governance, and represents S3S within RCID, RSA, and the broader academic community.
Janis Palma
Supports the President while coordinating social events, member engagement, and community-building initiatives.
Kieran Helbling
Advocates for online students by fostering communication, representation, and access across virtual and in-person spaces.
Rose Ebrahimi
Maintains organizational records, meeting documentation, and financial tracking to ensure transparency and continuity.
Frederick Sunkpa
Oversees the website, social media, and public communications to promote S3S events, initiatives, and identity.
Amy Maciel
Serves as a student voice in RCID program planning and development by collaborating with faculty on curriculum, resources, and student experience initiatives.
Durga Bhusal
Welcomes incoming students by building connections, sharing resources, and supporting their transition into the RCID community.
About
S3S is the doctoral student society for Clemson University’s PhD program in Rhetorics, Communication, and Information Design.
The Society of the Third Sophistic supports RCID students through professional development, scholarly exchange, peer mentorship, resource sharing, and program advocacy. We organize social gatherings, research events, conference initiatives, and collaborative opportunities that strengthen intellectual and professional community across both residential and online cohorts.
This site functions both as a public-facing introduction to the organization and as a practical resource hub for current students throughout the academic year.
Contact
Send updates, links, and event details.
Use this area for the official S3S email, officer contact process, or a form link once the organization chooses the best handoff workflow. For now, the RCID program office is the stable contact route.