Edsel Blanche

Pronouns:
he/him
Dept:
Seattle Promise
Title:
Specialist - Student Retention
Email:
Edsel.Blanche@seattlecolleges.edu
Campus:
North Seattle College
Office:
CC 2354B (2nd Floor College Center Building)

Personal Statement

Hello! My name is Edsel Blanche (he/him). I am a Seattle Promise Retention Specialist at North Seattle College. As a Retention Specialist I assist students with degree planning, course registration, transfer guidance, and any other general advising support students need on their road to graduation.

I advise Seattle Promise scholars pursuing degrees in these Areas of Study: 

  • STEM Physical Sciences (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
  • Business and Accounting
  • Skilled Trades
  • Social Sciences, Humanities and Languages

Our service hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. We are on campus in-person Monday through Thursday (2nd floor of College Center building) and remote on Friday.

Seattle Promise Scholars - Need help?

  • Schedule an appointment with me on Starfish
  • Seattle Promise Weekly Drop-in Hours: 
    • Mondays from 1-2pm in-person
    • Tuesday & Wednesday from 1-3pm on Zoom (click here) and in-person.
    • Thursdays from 1-2 in-person

Look forward to connecting! 

Degrees & Certificates

B.A. in Community Psychology at University of Washington Bothell and Master of Social Work at University of Washington Seattle