college provost

University's chief officer

A college provost is the chief academic officer at a university or college, ranking just below the president.

The provost oversees faculty, curriculum, and academic programs, serving as the institution's senior administrator for educational matters.

The provost announced new hiring priorities for the humanities division.

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Top corporate money manager

CFO · comptroller · chief operating officer · bursar

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