Victoria Smith, Director

(907) 474-5722
vrsmith@alaska.edu

I began my career at UAF in the Office of the Registrar as a records clerk in the fall of 2011 and continued working on campus as a student employee throughout my undergraduate degree in History. I joined the TRiO Student Support Services team in 2012, and I thoroughly enjoy helping first-generation, limited-income, and students who experience disabilities work towards their educational goals. As a first-generation/limited-income student, I came to Alaska from Washington as part of the Upward Bound Math/Science program, participating in a total of three federally funded TRiO programs. My Master's degree in Arctic and Northern Studies will be completed this summer, with a focus on cultural history and higher education in the Pacific Northwest.

Kyle Campbell, STEM Coordinator/Advisor

(907) 474-2446
kkcampbell@alaska.edu

I am really excited to be joining the Student Support Services team as the new STEM Advisor/Coordinator, working in conjunction with the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program. My background is in biology, and I earned both my undergraduate and master’s degrees right here at UAF. Specifically, I studied evolutionary genetics in populations of tropical island birds at the University of Alaska Museum, but I have been more broadly involved in a myriad of fun science – everything from citizen science climate change research in Alaska to conducting coral surveys in the Indian Ocean with middle school students. I have worn many different hats in science research and science education, and I look forward to leveraging those experiences to help students navigate their own academic and professional careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Vicky Avery, Academic Advisor

(907) 474-6435
vlavery@alaska.edu

I am delighted to be a part of Student Support Services, first as a Program Specialist and now as an Academic Advisor. I earned my B.A. in English and Russian from the University of Texas at Arlington before moving to Fairbanks to complete my master’s. After completing my master’s in English conducting research in digital literacies in the classroom, I taught as an English lecturer at UAF and for the Literacy Council of Alaska. Equal access to literacy and education continue to be passions of mine.

Although I came to UAF for a degree, I ended up finding a home. The cold is a perfect excuse to curl up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and my dog.

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Donald Crocker, Assistant Director

(907) 474-2644
djcrocker@alaska.edu

I have been an academic advisor with Student Support Services since the Fall of 2017. Before starting with SSS I worked in the Academic Advising Center for four years, specializing in students with interests in Pre-Professional Advising as well as in degree planning and exploration. I currently hold an M.A. in Professional Communication as well as bachelor's degrees in English and History. I also have a 7-12th grade English Teaching Credential. For the past 3 years I have also taught Comm F141X for the SSS Emerging Scholars Academy.

I am originally from Southern California, and moved to Fairbanks in 2004. Somehow the cold still surprises me in the winter, but I can't think of a better place to live than the Golden Heart City!

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Ellarae Miner, Academic Advisor

(907) 474-5166
eminer2@alaska.edu

I am delighted to be part of Student Support Services! I moved to Fairbanks in 2012, and after settling into winter dark-time—and forty-below, began working in student services at UAF. It is rewarding to witness students grow as individuals, develop as professionals, and achieve relevant goals. Having earned a BA in English Literature with a Forestry and Natural Resources Minor (including biological research) from UC Berkeley, I am familiar with opportunities available at strong public research universities (such as UAF) as well as challenges. I am motivated to empower independence and collaboration and offer help if difficulties arise.

Beyond supporting students, I enjoy being outside: skijoring, snowboarding, ice skating, hiking, camping, backpacking, fishing, gardening, foraging…I also enjoy staying cozy inside with friends of all sorts (animals included!). I look forward to meeting you and learning your story.

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Darcy Harrod, Program Specialist

(907) 474-6844
ddharrod@alaska.edu

Hi! I am excited to be back with the SSS family as the Program Specialist and office manager. I was born and raised in Fairbanks and am a first generation college graduate. I earned my BA in Art with a minor in Applied Business from UAF in 2010. (It took me quite awhile to really figure out what I wanted to do). I have over 13 years of experience working at UAF and spent many of those years working as a graphic artist and marketing manager.  In my free time you can find me adventuring with my boys and pup, and I love to talk about anything art and design related.