Newton Resident Named VP of Student Affairs At Boston College

Boston College: Newton native Joy Moore, who has overseen the Boston College Division of Student Affairs on an interim basis since August of 2018, has been named vice president for Student Affairs.

A respected administrator who earned praise from students for her accessibility and attentiveness to their needs, Moore has worked diligently during the past year to enhance the overall student experience for BC’s undergraduate and graduate students.

A 1981 graduate of Boston College, Moore assumed her interim position upon the retirement of Barb Jones, who served as vice president for Student Affairs from 2013-2018. Moore had previously led the Boston College Alumni Association as associate vice president of alumni relations. A skilled strategic thinker and planner, she directed the University’s Commencement Exercises in 2018 and 2019. Prior to joining the University’s Advancement division in 2011, she led the Archer School in Los Angeles and Dana Hall School in Wellesley before becoming the interim head of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. She was awarded an honorary degree from Boston College in 2010.

“I am pleased to announce that Joy will be formally appointed as vice president for Student Affairs,” said Executive Vice President Mike Lochhead.”It has been a pleasure working closely with Joy over the past year as interim vice president for Student Affairs. During this time, she has earned the respect of her staff and the students they serve, and has proved herself to be a strong leader and tireless advocate. I look forward to continue working with her in the coming years.”

Moore said she was honored to accept this new role and looked forward to working closely with BC’s students in the coming year.

"I have been associated with Boston College since 1977, when I was afforded the opportunity to attend as a member of the Class of 1981,” said Moore. “Now, in 2019, I have the opportunity to give back in a way I never thought possible—as vice president for Student Affairs. BC is thriving on all fronts, and it is an exciting time to be part of the growth and expansion taking place. I am thrilled to be able to continue to build close working relationships with students, so that together we can enrich and enhance the student experience for all.”