Uphill Conversations

In this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation with Dr. Gregory Pickett and Jamie Patterson on innovation and its impact on education and students. Gregory Pickett is senior associate dean of the College of Business at Clemson University. In this role, he oversees all business functions for the college including marketing and PR activities, business affairs, and human resource functions. Pickett also serves as Director for Clemson’s MBA Program and the college’s Greenville ONE operations. The MBA program has experienced significant growth including new concentrations in business analytics and entrepreneurship and innovation. These programs are delivered on seven residency weekends a year and online. As the Director of Career Services and Student Experience for the Clemson MBA Program, Jamie Patterson focuses on the entire student experience including career services and professional development opportunities. She runs the internship program for the MBA and works closely with hiring managers in G