For the most part, she has satisfied both undergraduates and fellow deans.

“I feel like she does consider the opinions of undergraduates, especially when formulating her plans with the Ann Radcliffe Trust,” says Radcliffe Union of Students (RUS) Co-President Natalia A. J. Truszkowska ’04.

Women’s Leadership Project Co-Chair M. Kate Richey ’03 says she sees Avery as an incredible resource—someone who is helpful and responsive.

“It’s nice to have someone that I can go to to sort of serve in that advisory role which I haven’t had in other campus organizations that I’ve participated in,” Richey says.

Truszkowska says Avery keeps in close contact with the women’s groups on campus through monthly meetings of the board of the Trust.

Illingworth agrees that Avery serves women well.

“I think she’s first of all very capable of what she does and I think she cares deeply about students,” he says.

Since Avery’s departure in December, Julia G. Fox, who is director of the Harvard Parents Association, has been taking on Avery’s duties.

“We all miss her,” Fox says. “Like any mother on leave, she has a lot to do. She’s in close touch with us here so its not as if she’s off the scene.”

And there has been quite a bit for Avery to keep up with.

Late last month, Lewis announced in his annual report on the College that there would be a change in way the College deals with allegations of sexual assault. Beginning in September, cases will first be evaluated and then—if they are deemed likely to be resolved—the Administrative Board will investigate.

Though Avery has not yet had the chance to read Lewis’ report, she says the new rule won’t affect her.

“My role is to be an adviser about the process and procedures in place,” Avery says. “My role doesn’t change in that regard.”

And this month—after a year and a half delay —The Women’s Guide to Harvard finally made its way to students.

Avery says she is “thrilled” the project is finally done but is not sure whether she will be able to find students who are interested in revising the book—which, on account of its delay, may soon be outdated.