Eric Cottrell

House Director

Hi! 

My name is Eric and I'm absloutely ecstatic to serve as the House Director for Harrison College House. I'm excited to get to know you throughout the year and help you progress in your academic journey! 

Outside of work, you can catch me going for runs, attending [Solidcore] fitness classes, and playing in playing in Stonewall Sports Leagues with his friends. I am also a lover of college football and iced tea - so feel free to connect to work out, watch football, or head to a coffee shop!

In addition to my work with Harrison, I am an 
active member of NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. Before joining the UPenn community, I served as a Resident Director and Adjunct Faculty Member at Temple University where I also completed a Graduate Certificate in Teaching In Higher Education. Prior to that, I was enrolled at Celmson University where I earned my M.Ed. in Student Affairs and Higher Education. I also hold a B.A. in Elementary Education from Rider University. I concider myself a life-long learner and am eager to learn from you in community. 

Please reach out if there is anything I can do to help you! 
email: ericcott@upenn.edu