Jennifer Holland

Jennifer Holland is a Principal Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice at Clemson University’s College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences. She has been teaching at Clemson since 2007 and serves as an Upperclassman Advisor, playing a central role in student advising and registration.

Education:

• MSW in Social Work, University of South Carolina, 2004
• BA in Sociology, Clemson University, 2002

Her research and teaching interests center on aging, death, and social services, informed by her professional experience in hospice social work. As a licensed social worker and certified dementia specialist in South Carolina, she brings applied expertise to her courses in sociology and social services. Her work emphasizes policy, social change, and end-of-life care.

While no recent publications are listed, her professional focus indicates strong engagement with gerontology, dementia care, and community-based social services.

Scientific Awards:

• Alan Schaffer Faculty Senate Service Award (2022)
• Faculty Senate Delegate of the Year (2020–2022)
• CBSHS Award for Excellence in Academic Advising (2018)

Jennifer Holland is actively involved in academic service and student mentorship. She leads advising initiatives within her department and has been recognized for her dedication to student success and university governance through Faculty Senate leadership. No grants or formal research teams are mentioned in the available text.

She is affiliated with Clemson University’s Institute for Engaged Aging and contributes to initiatives related to aging and public health, though not explicitly listed as part of a formal lab or research center.