Student Services

Student Services staff help students navigate the many processes and opportunities in the Rubenstein School and across UVM. If you have questions about your major, are looking for a form or an internship, need help or encouragement, or simply want to visit, we are here to help.

Our Student Services Team is housed in the Aiken Center and provides daily support to students in the Rubenstein School. Our Professional Advisors are experts in curriculum and academic planning, career preparation, internships, experiential learning, research, wellness, and more. In addition to one-on-one and group advising, the Student Services Team hosts regular events, workshops, and community-building activities.

Drop-in Advising is available to all Rubenstein School students Monday to Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. during the fall and spring semesters. Appointments are in-person and first-come, first-served in the Student Services Hub in Aiken 220. 

Meet Our Student Services Team

Marie C. Vea

Assistant Dean for Student Services and Staff Development

marie.vea@uvm.edu (802) 656-3003

Anna Smiles-Becker

Director of Student Success and Experiential Learning

anna.smiles-becker@uvm.edu (802) 656-3002

Akol Aguek

Recruitment and Retention Coordinator

akol.aguek@uvm.edu (802) 656-2675

Sarah Mell

Experiential & Community-Based Learning Coordinator

sarah.mell@uvm.edu (802) 656-5853

Professional Academic Advisors

Katharine (Kate) Glenn

Professional Advisor

Katharine.Glenn@uvm.edu (802) 656-0558

Career planning, academic advising, climate action planning, educator, team building, grant writing, project management, community outreach, communications, outdoor education

Hannah Kershaw

Professional Academic Advisor

hkershaw@uvm.edu (802) 656-6172

Advising on student issues, working on student degree audits, organizing RSENR Equity and Justice Community of Practice, RSENR Inclusive Arts Initiative, community building

Brittany LeBeau

Professional Academic Advisor

brittany.lebeau@uvm.edu (802) 656-9085

Holistic health and wellness coaching, ecological sciences, social justice, career development, student leadership advising

Emily LeForce

Senior Professional Advisor

emily.leforce@uvm.edu (802) 656-5721

Experiential learning, career development, outdoor recreation/education

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