Vice-chancellor

Short Definition

Vice-chancellor is an administrator at a university who serves as the chief executive officer in the absence of the university president.

In-depth Overview

Vice-chancellor

Long definition: A Vice-chancellor is a senior executive or administrator in a university or higher education institution, often serving as the second-in-command after the university president or chancellor. The role of a vice-chancellor varies by institution but typically involves academic leadership, management and representing the university to external stakeholders.

Etymology: The term Vice-chancellor originated from Latin, with "vice" meaning "in the place of" or "deputy" and "chancellor" referring to the head or leader of an organization. Thus, a vice-chancellor is a deputy or second-in-command to the chancellor.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

• Deputy Vice-Chancellor
• Provost
• Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Examples of Use:

• The Vice-chancellor is responsible for overseeing the university's academic programs and policies.
• The Vice-chancellor represented the university at the international conference.
• Professor Smith was appointed as the new Vice-chancellor of the prestigious Ivy League institution.

Translations:
Spanish: Vicerrector
French: Vice-chancelier
German: Vizekanzler
Italian: Vice Cancelliere
Portuguese: Vice-Chanceler
Japanese: 副学長 (Fukugakuchō)
Chinese (Simplified): 副校长 (Fùxiàozhǎng)
Hindi: उपाचार्य (Upacharya)

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unirank Glossary Classification

Miscellaneous higher education terms > University roles and job titles