Dean (education)

In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority.

United States of America

Although most high schools are led by a principal, some (particularly private preparatory schools) refer to their chief authority as a dean.

Related Topics:
High school - Principal - Preparatory school

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The term is much more commonly used in higher education. Although usage differs from one institution to another, a dean is usually the head of a significant department or collection of departments within a university.

Related Topics:
Higher education - University

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Almost every American law school and medical school refers to their highest ranking administrator as a dean, and most have several assistant or associate deans as well (such as a Dean of Academics and a Dean of Students).

Related Topics:
American - Law school - Medical school

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