Athletic Administration
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Dr. William B. "Bee" Carlton Director of Athletics |
Dr.
William B. “Bee” Carlton begins his fourth year as Director
of Athletics at Presbyterian College. Carlton accepted the
position in July of 2003.
He
is responsible for the overall operation of the athletics
department including the budget, hiring, evaluation, and
supervision of the staff; facility and staff development and
fund raising activities.
During
his brief tenure, Carlton has made an immediate impact on his
alma mater’s athletic department. He has been instrumental
in the department’s continued advancement including the
starting of men and women’s lacrosse as well as women’s
golf. In addition, he has been very active upon his return to
the Clinton community including serving on the executive board
of the Laurens County division of the Fellowship of Christian
Athletes (FCA).
Carlton
came to PC from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point,
where, for six years, he gained extensive athletic and
academic administration experience. He is formerly the
director of systems engineering and operations research
academic programs, managing a staff of more than 30. He
also served as the primary liaison between coaches,
athletic administration, and academic administration for the
execution of athletic programs. His duties
included competition coordination and ensuring that the
academy’s student-athletes met university and NCAA
eligibility standards.
From
1997-2002, Carlton served as the head officer representative
to the Army Sprint football team and is the former assistant
officer representative to the NCAA Division I Army football
team. He maintained close contact with student-athletes
as the officer-in-charge of the U.S. Military Academy
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, coordinating, supervising,
and leading weekly devotionals, small group Bible studies, and
Christian activities.
As
the chairman of the West Point Golf Course Advisory Council,
Carlton assisted the Army golf coach in ensuring the facility
meets standards to support recruiting and competition for the
program.
A
1976 graduate of Presbyterian College, Carlton was captain of
the Blue Hose football team during his senior season. A
three-year lettermen, he was the first All-South Atlantic
Conference player from PC.
In
addition to his military credentials and PC degree, Carlton
holds a masters degree in operations research from Georgia
Tech and a Ph.D. in operations research from the University of
Texas at Austin.
Carlton’s
duties include overall management of the athletic department
and NCAA compliance issues. He also represents PC at
South Atlantic Conference functions and through such college
organizations as the Scotsman Club.