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. Additionally, I am a First Year Advisor and part of our Student Services Team. 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 for a number of years. I attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate student. I greatly enjoy talking with students and alumni about their interests, passions, and life directions.
My professional interests include, but are not limited to, experiential learning, career development, social justice, as well as student support and empowerment. Some of my outside-of-work-passions include outdoor adventures, social justice, local community involvement, jewelry and card making, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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. Additionally, I am a First Year Advisor and part of our Student Services Team. 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 for a number of years. I attended the University of Vermont as an undergraduate student. I greatly enjoy talking with students and alumni about their interests, passions, and life directions.
My professional interests include, but are not limited to, experiential learning, career development, social justice, as well as student support and empowerment. Some of my outside-of-work-passions include outdoor adventures, social justice, local community involvement, jewelry and card making, as well as spending time with family and friends.
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