associate dean

noun

Meaning

A high-ranking academic administrator who assists the dean in managing the operations, faculty, or students of a specific college or department within a university.

Examples

The associate dean reviewed the student's appeal for an extension on their thesis deadline.
After the dean retired, the associate dean stepped in to oversee the department's budget planning.

Synonyms: administrator, assistant dean, deputy dean, vice dean

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associate dean

noun

Pronunciation: əˈsoʊʃieɪt diːn

Definition

A high-ranking academic administrator who assists the dean in managing the operations, faculty, or students of a specific college or department within a university.

Examples

The associate dean reviewed the student's appeal for an extension on their thesis deadline.
After the dean retired, the associate dean stepped in to oversee the department's budget planning.

Synonyms of associate dean

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