James Hall is the Director of TRIO Programs at Coker University where he provides opportunities for both Upward Bound and Student Support Services participants to develop social skills, cultural competence, study skills, and academic skills.James, an Air Force veteran, has a Master of Business Administrationand over ten years of experience in leading and coordinating student services and higher education programsat Florence-Darlington Technical College and Benedict College, where he also earned a degree in computer science.