According to Clarion University undergraduate catalog data, Harry Tripp was employed at Clarion University from 1993 to 2014 as a Vice President in Institutional Advancement, Student Affairs, and University Affairs. He received his B.S. and M.Ed. from Kent State University. The retirement reception program for Harry Tripp elaborates: He served as Vice President for University Advancement from 1993-2000; as Executive Director, Clarion University Foundation, Inc. from 1993-2010; as Vice President for Student and University Affairs from 2001-2013; and as Vice President for Student Affairs from 2013-2014.