Lou C. Blair
- Preferred Name:
- Lou Blair
- Dept:
- Seattle Promise
- Title:
- Specialist - Student Retention
- 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