The Dean of the College is the chief student affairs officer, working to support the College’s academic goals and the co-curricular life that undergirds them. Because of its unusual history as both an academic and student affairs office, the Dean of the College's office embraces three sets of responsibilities: academic advising; provision of academic policies and programs; and co-curricular and student affairs, including Residential Life, the Office of Academic Resources, the Center for Career and Professional Advising, Athletics, Health Services, and Counseling & Psychological Services. Before joining Haverford for 2020-2021 as Interim Dean of the College, Joyce had retired as vice president and dean of students at Dickinson College, having also served in a variety of student-centric roles.