College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

Student Services

Welcome!

The Student Services team is located in Perkins 101, and is delighted to support you as a member of the College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences. We look forward to working with you throughout your time as a UVM student.

NAVIGATE APP

You will use the Navigate App to:

View advisor availability
Reserve an appointment
Add your name to the queue for drop-in office hours

MICROSOFT TEAMS

Advising meetings are available in-person or remotely using Microsoft Teams.
If you haven't already, we highly encourage you to download and begin to familiarize yourself with the platform.

DROP-IN OFFICE HOURS (Remote and in-person)

Career (in-person): Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Academic (in-person and remote): Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
For in-person drop-in office hours, please visit us in Perkins 101. If you would like to join office hours remotely, use your Navigate App to add your name to the queue, and an advisor will call you on Microsoft Teams when it’s your turn.

SCHEDULED ADVISING APPOINTMENTS (Remote and in-person)

Advisors are available outside of drop-in office hours, by appointment. Using the Navigate app, you will be able to view advisor availability and reserve an appointment. You have the option to select the method of your meeting (in-person or remote). For remote meetings, an advisor will call you on Microsoft Teams at the time of your appointment.

URGENT IN-PERSON NEEDS

Staff will be available in Perkins 101
Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Please wear a face covering when visiting our office, wait at the door to be greeted.

Matt Manz - Matthew.Manz@uvm.edu

Holly Fosher - Holly.Fosher@uvm.edu

Michael Rose - michael.rose@uvm.edu

Ann Chiarenzelli - ann.chiarenzelli@uvm.edu

Chris Marshall - christina.marshall@uvm.edu

Emma Squier - esquier@uvm.edu

Some of the services we provide to current students:

Primary advising for first year engineering majors and undeclared students in CEMS
Secondary advising for all CEMS students
Connecting students to available resources on campus
Monitoring academic progress
Coordinating requests for substitutions, waivers and credit-by-examination
Determining degree completion status and eligibility to graduate
Notifying faculty when students are missing classes due to serious illness or an emergency
Advising on academic components of the study abroad process
Certifying students for engineering licensure exams (FE, PE)
Providing registration support and assistance with schedule conflicts
Implementing the academic standards of the College and in cooperation with the CEMS Studies Committee
Coordinating requests for late withdrawals, leaves of absence and incompletes
Signing student forms that require the Dean’s signature (for example, the Change of Student Status form)

KC Williams - Assistant Dean for Equity, Belonging, and Student Engagement and Lecturer, College of Education and Social Services

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Matt Manz - Director of Student Services

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Holly Fosher – Career Readiness Coordinator

Holly Fosher (she/her/hers) is the Career Readiness Coordinator in UVM’s College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire with Masters in Recreation Administration and is a Certified Career Services Provider (CCSP) through the National Career Development Association. Prior to joining UVM, Holly worked at UNH in Residence Life, where she managed a Residential Learning Community for their College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Holly, as she looks forward to connecting with students to assist them in becoming career ready within CEMS at UVM and beyond.

Ann Chiarenzelli - Academic Advisor

Ann Chiarenzelli (she/her/hers) is an Academic Advisor in UVM’s College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences. She graduated from the St. Lawrence University with a Bachelor degree in Environmental Psychology and completed a Master degree in Food Systems at University of Vermont. Previously, Ann has worked in Residential life at Vermont Tech and was a 4H STEM Educator at Cornell Cooperative Extension. She looks forward to connecting with students at UVM.

Michael Rose - Academic Advisor

Michael Rose (he/him) is an Academic Advisor in UVM's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a BS in Physics. Throughout his time at UNH, Michael supported and encouraged student success as an orientation leader and tour guide. He looks forward to working and connecting with students at UVM, so please reach out!

Emma Squier - Academic Advisor

Emma Squier (she/her) is an Academic Advisor in UVM's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. She graduated from UVM with a BA in Sociology and is currently working towards her Master of Education degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration. Previously, Emma has worked as a Youth Services Coordinator for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley and as an Academic Coordinator for CIEE. She is looking forward to connecting with and supporting CEMS students during their time at UVM. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, skiing, and trying new food spots around Vermont.

Chris Marshall - Academic Advisor

Chris Marshall (she/her) is an Academic Advisor in UVM's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. She graduated from Longwood University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and completed a Master of Science Degree in School Psychology. Before coming to UVM, Chris worked as a High School Counselor and she looks forward to working with the CEMS students at UVM.

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