Rob Tripp

Rob Tripp, PhD, is an experienced higher education professional currently serving as the Assistant Director for New Student Advising and University College Curriculum Coordinator at the University of North Carolina Wilmington since December 2021. Tripp's responsibilities include providing academic advising, participating in orientation sessions, and coordinating curriculum for various University College courses. Prior to this role, Tripp held positions at Capella University as a Faculty/Dissertation Chair and at UNC Wilmington as an Adjunct Faculty member, in addition to serving as Program Director for the IT Support Specialist Program at Miller-Motte College. Tripp has also contributed to the North Carolina Housing Coalition as CHIN Communications Coordinator and held previous academic roles, including Assistant Dean of Students at Johnson & Wales University. Tripp holds a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Florida State University, and a B.A. in Philosophy and Religious Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.