University President

Short Definition

University President is the highest-ranking administrator of a university, responsible for overseeing the institution's academic, administrative and financial affairs.

In-depth Overview

University President

Long definition: A University President is the highest-ranking official and administrative leader of a university or higher education institution. This role encompasses various responsibilities, including setting the institution's strategic direction, overseeing academic and administrative operations, representing the university to external stakeholders and managing its financial and human resources.

Etymology: The term University President combines "university", denoting an institution of higher learning and "president", referring to the chief executive officer or leader of the organization.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• University Chancellor
• College President
• University Head

Examples of Use:

• The University President delivered the commencement address at the graduation ceremony.
• The University President met with faculty members to discuss academic initiatives and curriculum enhancements.
• During their term, the University President prioritized diversity and inclusion efforts on campus.

Translations:
Spanish: Presidente de la Universidad
French: Président d'Université
German: Universitätspräsident
Italian: Presidente dell'Università
Portuguese: Presidente da Universidade
Japanese: 大学総長 (Daigaku Sōchō)
Chinese (Simplified): 大学校长 (Dàxué Xiàozhǎng)
Hindi: विश्वविद्यालय के अध्यक्ष (Vishwavidyalay Ke Adhyaksh)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > University roles and job titles