The Office of the Dean of the College at Haverford encompasses a variety of individuals and resources whose primary goal is to enhance students' experiences by providing support in all areas of their lives.
Advising
All Haverford students have access to both an academic advisor and a dean, whose roles are distinct but complementary. The Deans do offer academic advice, but also offer help in a variety of other ways, such as counseling students on available on- or off-campus resources or talking through immediate and/or future plans. And while Deans see many students who are in need of support during a time of difficulty, they are also available to see any student who just wants to share a concern, discuss a campus issue or celebrate an accomplishment. Each of the Deans has designated student advisees, as well as an individual portfolio: academic affairs (including scholarship and fellowship advising), student life, international study, the first-year experience, multicultural affairs, and career and professional advising.
Affiliated Offices
The Office of Dean of the College also encompasses the following departments as important sources of learning outside the classroom:
- Athletics
- Center for Career and Professional Advising
- Health Services
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Office of Academic Resources
While these offices support student health, development and well-being in different ways, they all share an approach that is based on respect for student choices and a fundamental commitment to the importance of education in the decision-making process.