Whitney Northrop
Associate Director of Student Services
PRONOUNS she/her
- M.Ed. Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Vermont
- B.A. Psychology, University of Vermont
BIO
Whitney Northrop has worked for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences since 2012. Whitney was born in central Vermont and holds two degrees from the University of Vermont. She earned a B.A. of Psychology and a M.Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on higher education and trauma informed practices.
In her current role as Associate Director of CALS Student Services, Whitney works closely with students, families, faculty and staff. One of her main responsibilities is serving as the point person for student support offices (i.e., Student Accessibility Services, Student Health, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, Dean of Students office). She also maintains student records and ensures that all students have met their requirements for graduation.
Area(s) of expertise
- Helps students navigate degree requirements (exceptions, graduation certification)
- Liaises with student support offices
- Supports students in need of medical verification for absences and academic flexibility
- Supports students with medical withdrawals and incompletes
- Assists with leave of absences, withdrawals, re-entry
- Provides academic probation review and counseling
Bio
Whitney Northrop has worked for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences since 2012. Whitney was born in central Vermont and holds two degrees from the University of Vermont. She earned a B.A. of Psychology and a M.Ed. in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on higher education and trauma informed practices.
In her current role as Associate Director of CALS Student Services, Whitney works closely with students, families, faculty and staff. One of her main responsibilities is serving as the point person for student support offices (i.e., Student Accessibility Services, Student Health, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, Dean of Students office). She also maintains student records and ensures that all students have met their requirements for graduation.
Areas of Expertise
- Helps students navigate degree requirements (exceptions, graduation certification)
- Liaises with student support offices
- Supports students in need of medical verification for absences and academic flexibility
- Supports students with medical withdrawals and incompletes
- Assists with leave of absences, withdrawals, re-entry
- Provides academic probation review and counseling