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Alex Crabtree

Accommodations Specialist

Department: Academic Advising

Office and address: Carol Grotnes Belk Library, Office 226-B 2251 Campus Box Elon, NC 27244

Phone number: (336) 278-6568

Brief Biography

In the Office of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility, Alex meets and works with students who have various disabilities and need accommodations to achieve equal and equitable access in pursuit of their education and life on campus.  He is committed to ensuring all students with disabilities are seen, heard, valued, and have equal and equitable opportunities to be successful during their time at Elon.  Please reach out to Alex if you have any questions or concerns about accommodations or accessibility issues. 

Focus Areas

  • Academic accommodations
  • Housing accommodations
  • Emotional Support Animal (ESA) requests
     

 

 

 

Education

  • M.Ed. in Higher Education, Penn State University, 2021  
  • B.S. in Biology, Hampden-Sydney College, 2017

 

Employment History

  • Accommodations Specialist in the Office of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility, Elon University, August 2022 - present
  • Disability Access Specialist in the Office of Academic Skills, Washington College, June 2021 - August 2022
  • Graduate Assistant in Student Accessibility Services, Wiliam & Mary, August 2020 - June 2021 

 

Leadership Positions

  • Co-Chair, Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG), April 2025 - present

The Young Professionals ERG is a space for early-career employees at Elon to connect, grow, and thrive together. Whether you’re new to Elon, building your career, or just looking for a supportive community, this group is here for you. We focus on professional development, building social connections, and supporting overall well-being. Through casual meetups, resource sharing, and conversations that matter, we’re all about helping each other feel confident, capable, and connected at work and beyond.

  • Co-Chair, Koenigsberger Learning Center (KLC) Social Wellness Working Group, April 2025 - present

The Koenigsberger Learning Center's (KLC) Social Wellness Working Group plans events, intitatives, and programming designed to collectively benefit and enhance the overall health and well-being (i.e., mental, social-emotional, physical) of colleagues within each of the KLC's units--the Office of Academic Accommodations and Accessibility, Learning Assistance, Academic Advising, and Elon 1010.

Professional Activities

  • AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability), August 2020 - present
  • North Carolina AHEAD (NCAHEAD), August 2022 - present

 

Skills

Professional Development

  • 2024-2025 Elon Early Career Institute - Elon University
  • NC AHEAD Spring 2025 Drive-In Conference - High Point University (February 24)
  • NC AHEAD Spring 2024 Drive-In Conference - Winston Salem State University (March 12)
  • 2023 AHEAD Equity and Excellence Conference - Portland, OR (July 17-21)
  • 2023 AHEAD Management Institute 3 - Disability Law for DSS Directors, Staff, and ADA Officers: Compliance requirements, analytical tools, and solutions - San Diego, CA (January 26-28)

Awards

  • Phi Kappa Phi, Penn State University (2021)
  • Phi Beta Kappa, Hampden-Sydney College (2017)
  • Omicron Delta Kappa, Hampden-Sydney College (2017)