chancellor
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leader of a university or a college
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Encyclopedic overview
A chancellor is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of a university or of a campus within a university system.
In most Commonwealth and former Commonwealth nations, the chancellor is usually a ceremonial non-resident head of the university. In such institutions, the chief executive of a university is the vice-chancellor, who may carry an additional title such as "president" (e.g., "president and vice-chancellor"). The chancellor may serve as chairperson of the governing body; otherwise, this duty is held by a chairperson who may be known as a pro-chancellor.
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