Nicolas Hostetter

Nicolas Hostetter has a diverse work experience in the field of student success and retention. Nicolas worked as the Director of Postsecondary Success at College Possible starting in 2023. Prior to that, they held multiple roles at Whatcom Community College, including Director of Student Success and Retention, where they led the implementation of a student services center and developed positions to increase enrollment. Nicolas also served as the Interim Director of TRIO & Student Support. Earlier in their career, Nicolas worked at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs as the Director of the Pre-Collegiate Development Program and as an Instructor and Facilitator for the program. In addition, they worked as a Graduate Assistant in Student Activities, coordinating various programs for students. Nicolas also had a role as a Student Activities & Student Development Specialist at Pikes Peak Community College.

Nicolas Hostetter has a solid education history in the field of higher education leadership. In 2016, they began pursuing a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Higher Education Leadership at Northcentral University, a program that they completed in 2021. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2014, they obtained a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Nicolas also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Marketing, which they earned from the same institution from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, they have an unspecified certification as an EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-i360 Coach from Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS). No specific information regarding the obtaining month or year of this certification is provided.