dean
/diːn/noun
A senior official at a college or university who is in charge of a faculty, a school, or student affairs.
Example sentences
- “The dean of the law school welcomed the new students.”
- “Students who cheat on exams may be sent to the dean's office.”
- “She was named dean of engineering after twenty years of teaching.”
Often used with 'of': 'the dean of students', 'the dean of medicine'. Being on the 'dean's list' means you earned excellent grades that term.