Orangeburg, S.C. -- Claflin University Director of Athletics Tony O'Neal announced the renaming of two departmental titles and the establishments of two others within Panther Athletics. 
 
The Compliance Office will now be titled the Office of the Compliance while the Sports Information Office will be titled Office of Media Relations.  The Office of Student-Athlete Affairs and Internal Operations and the Office of Student-Athlete Support will also be established.
 
All changes were effective in December 2020 and will make up the administrative arm of athletics.
 
"The renaming and establishments of the offices within the department falls in line with collegiate athletics across the country," said O'Neal.  "It also helps clearly identify the scope of the various offices within the department."
 
The Office of Compliance and Office of Media Relations will continue to operate in its current manner.
 
The Office of Student-Athlete Affairs and Internal Operations will be headed by Associate Athletics Director, Matisse Lee.  The department will be responsible for the oversight of units within the internal operations of the department and oversee special projects and provide administrative support as assigned by the Director of Athletics.  In addition, the department will oversee the Student-Athlete Affairs including assisting with University housing and financial aid.
 
The Office of Student-Athlete Support will provide academic support and other counseling services to Panther student-athletes.  The office will be led by Akeem Boneparte, the Athletic Academic Advisor/Academic Student Support Counselor.  The department will focus on the academic success of the student-athletes by maintaining study hall and the tutorial program as well as assisting with student-athlete advising.  Additionally, the office will assist the Office of Compliance with academic information and serve as the liaison with the University's Enrollment Office and Academic departments.