Anna Smiles-Becker
Director of Student Success and Experiential Learning
81 Carrigan Dr
220F Aiken Center
Burlington, VT 05405
United States
- M.Ed. Higher Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2005
- B.A. Anthropology, University of Vermont, 2000
BIO
I have been part of the Rubenstein School community since 2011. I currently serve as the Director of Student Success and Experiential Learning. From 2005-2011, I worked at the UVM Career Center as a Career Counselor and Pre-Law Advisor.
I earned my Master's Degree in Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to my graduate work, I lived in Washington, DC where I worked for two nonprofit organizations. I attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate student, majoring in Anthropology.
My professional interests include, but are not limited to, student support and empowerment, experiential learning, career development, academic advising, social justice and equity. Some of my outside-of-work-passions include spending time with my family and friends, kayaking, walking, local community involvement, and being creative and crafty whenever I can!
Area(s) of expertise
- Advises on student issues (academic, personal, social)
- Approves Late Withdrawals, Medical Withdrawals and Incompletes
- Coordinates with other UVM Student Services offices; Representative on UVM Student Services Collaborative
- Supports Honors & Studies Committee
- Supervises Professional Advisors & Experiential Learning Coordinator
- Advises on career development and service and experiential learning opportunities
- Advocates for social justice perspectives and holistic student support
Bio
I have been part of the Rubenstein School community since 2011. I currently serve as the Director of Student Success and Experiential Learning. From 2005-2011, I worked at the UVM Career Center as a Career Counselor and Pre-Law Advisor.
I earned my Master's Degree in Higher Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to my graduate work, I lived in Washington, DC where I worked for two nonprofit organizations. I attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate student, majoring in Anthropology.
My professional interests include, but are not limited to, student support and empowerment, experiential learning, career development, academic advising, social justice and equity. Some of my outside-of-work-passions include spending time with my family and friends, kayaking, walking, local community involvement, and being creative and crafty whenever I can!
Areas of Expertise
- Advises on student issues (academic, personal, social)
- Approves Late Withdrawals, Medical Withdrawals and Incompletes
- Coordinates with other UVM Student Services offices; Representative on UVM Student Services Collaborative
- Supports Honors & Studies Committee
- Supervises Professional Advisors & Experiential Learning Coordinator
- Advises on career development and service and experiential learning opportunities
- Advocates for social justice perspectives and holistic student support