Trevor Harrison
Abingdon
Summary
Professional with experience in student support and academic advising. Committed to fostering an inclusive higher education environment and enhancing student engagement.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Support Specialist
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted students in navigating academic resources and support services.
- Coordinated workshops and events to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Provided guidance on financial aid applications and scholarship opportunities.
- Implemented streamlined communication strategies between departments for timely assistance.
- Mentored new Student Support Specialists sharing knowledge of best practices used within the role.
- Collaborated with faculty to address student needs and improve overall academic success.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05-2020
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Virginia Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA05-2020
No Degree - Criminal Justice
King University
Bristol, TNSkills
- Patience and composure
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork orientation
- Creativity and innovation
- Academic advising
- Student support
- Small group instruction
- Verbal and nonverbal communication
Accomplishments
Instituted the Army Ignited program at Virginia Highlands Community College in Spring of 2023.
Facilitated the first Military Friendly Silver Status for Virginia Highlands Community College in the Fall 2024 semester by monitoring and reporting veteran demographics.
Facilitated the first Military Spouse Friendly status for Virginia Highlands Community College in the Fall 2025 semester by monitoring and reporting veteran demographics.
Established free refurbished and rental laptop programs for veteran, veteran spouse, and veteran dependant students at Virginia Highlands Community College in the Fall 2025 semester.
Supervised preparation for compliance surveys by the department of Veterans Affairs at Virginia Highlands Community College on an annual basis.
Supervised academic catalog preparation and review for the SAA (State Approving Agency) on an annual basis.
Established and updated Virginia Highlands Community College Financial Aid system algorithms to allow the importing and processing of all FAFSA applications on an annual basis.
Timeline
Student Support Specialist
Virginia Highlands Community College
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Tennessee State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Virginia Highlands Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Virginia Highlands Community College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
King University