Lou C. Blair

Preferred Name:
Lou Blair
Dept:
Seattle Promise
Title:
Specialist - Student Retention
Email:
Lou.Blair@seattlecolleges.edu
Campus:
Seattle Colleges District
Phone:
206/934-5883

Personal Statement

My name is Lou Blair (ey/em/eir) and I'm a Seattle Promise Retention Specialist at South Seattle College. As a first-generation college graduate, I am passionate about empowering students to find agency in their education. Within my role, I strive to develop two-way trust with my students so that they can best achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.

I have worked in higher ed and student affairs since 2018 and previously held positions within TRIO SSS, university academic advising, and student housing support. I started my own undergraduate career at The Evergreen State College and later transferred to Western Washington University, where I majored in Linguistics and minored in Queer Studies.

As a Retention Specialist, I serve as a primary academic advisor and offer support in the following ways:

  • Educational Planning, Academic Advising, and Graduation Planning
  • Transfer Planning and Preparation
  • Career Counseling, Resume/Cover Letter Support, and Practice Interviews
  • Funding Resources and Scholarship Applications
  • Study Strategies and Learning Style Support
  • Referrals to On-Campus and Community Resources
  • Assistance with Navigating and Understanding the College System

Degrees & Certificates

B.A. Linguistics, Western Washington University, 2021