A chancellor is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus within a university system .
110-504: The Global University Leaders Forum (GULF) is a group of presidents from the world's top 29 universities , established in 2006 by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It describes itself as a " community " to address educational, scientific and research agendas. Membership is based on university ranking , individual leadership, geographical diversity, and the university's relevance to the forum's agenda. The current GULF Chair
220-414: A principal . The vice-chancellor usually carries the joint title of " president and vice-chancellor" or " rector and vice-chancellor." In Finland, if the university has a chancellor (Finnish: Kansleri , Swedish: Kansler ), they are the leading official in the university. The duties of the chancellor are mainly to promote sciences and to look after the best interests of the university. As the rector of
330-483: A " principal and vice-chancellor." In the United States, heads of colleges and universities are typically called " president ." A multi-campus university system may be headed by a chancellor who serves as systemwide chief, with presidents governing individual institutions. This is more commonly seen in university systems which were belatedly formed by grouping together already-extant colleges or universities in
440-420: A " principal and vice-chancellor." In the United States, heads of colleges and universities are typically called " president ." A multi-campus university system may be headed by a chancellor who serves as systemwide chief, with presidents governing individual institutions. This is more commonly seen in university systems which were belatedly formed by grouping together already-extant colleges or universities in
550-537: A chancellor as their figurehead leader. However, the day-to-day operations of the universities are under the directorship of a president (a provost in the case of Trinity College Dublin ). The National University of Ireland 's constituent universities do not have a chancellor each; rather, the president of each constituent university has the title of Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the NUI. In Dublin City University and
660-423: A chancellor as their figurehead leader. However, the day-to-day operations of the universities are under the directorship of a president (a provost in the case of Trinity College Dublin ). The National University of Ireland 's constituent universities do not have a chancellor each; rather, the president of each constituent university has the title of Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the NUI. In Dublin City University and
770-404: A chancellor as their titular head whose function is largely ceremonial. The governor of the state, appointed as the union's representative of state by the president, is the honorary chancellor of all State owned universities. The de facto head of any government university is the vice-chancellor. In private non-profit universities, normally the head of the foundation who has established the university
880-404: A chancellor as their titular head whose function is largely ceremonial. The governor of the state, appointed as the union's representative of state by the president, is the honorary chancellor of all State owned universities. The de facto head of any government university is the vice-chancellor. In private non-profit universities, normally the head of the foundation who has established the university
990-402: A chancellor is the chairperson of a university's governing body; thus, as well as having ceremonial duties, the chancellor participates in the governance of the university (but not its active management). The chancellor is assisted by a deputy chancellor (known as the pro-chancellor in some universities). The chancellor and deputy chancellor are frequently drawn from the senior ranks of business or
1100-399: A deputy chancellor (known as the pro-chancellor in some universities). The chancellor and deputy chancellor are frequently drawn from the senior ranks of business or the judiciary (it is one of the few jobs considered compatible with judicial service). Some universities have a visitor who is senior to the chancellor. University disputes can be appealed from the governing board to the visitor (as
1210-641: A few Canadian universities such as Queen's and McGill). In the Scottish practice, the one individual may have two sets of official robes, reflecting a continuing division of responsibilities between the two posts. The vice-chancellor's robes, therefore, should not be worn in the presence of the chancellor but should only be worn when deputizing for the chancellor. Almost all chief executives of institutions with university status in England, Wales and Northern Ireland use vice-chancellor as their title. The full titles of
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#17327796761681320-530: A few Canadian universities such as Queen's and McGill). In the Scottish practice, the one individual may have two sets of official robes, reflecting a continuing division of responsibilities between the two posts. The vice-chancellor's robes, therefore, should not be worn in the presence of the chancellor but should only be worn when deputizing for the chancellor. Almost all chief executives of institutions with university status in England, Wales and Northern Ireland use vice-chancellor as their title. The full titles of
1430-787: A heavy burden. Second, university presidents are increasingly vulnerable to occupational burnout and either return to the faculty or flee academia for nonprofits or consulting. The average length of an American university president's term of office dropped from 8.5 years in 2006 to 5.9 years in 2023. A "vice-chancellor" (commonly called a "VC") serves as the chief executive of a university in England , Wales , Northern Ireland , New Zealand , Australia , Nepal , India , Bangladesh , Malaysia , Nigeria , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , South Africa , Kenya , other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong . In Scotland , Canada , and
1540-676: A heavy burden. Second, university presidents are increasingly vulnerable to occupational burnout and either return to the faculty or flee academia for nonprofits or consulting. The average length of an American university president's term of office dropped from 8.5 years in 2006 to 5.9 years in 2023. A "vice-chancellor" (commonly called a "VC") serves as the chief executive of a university in England , Wales , Northern Ireland , New Zealand , Australia , Nepal , India , Bangladesh , Malaysia , Nigeria , Pakistan , Sri Lanka , South Africa , Kenya , other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong . In Scotland , Canada , and
1650-458: A member ex officio of the board of every public university in his district. In Poland, the chancellor (kanclerz) is the head of many universities' administration and the leader of the non-academic staff while the rector is the academic head. The main academic bodies of the university consists of: rektor (the head of the university), prorector (deputy rektor), dziekan (the head of the faculty), prodziekan (deputy dziekan), senat (the main council of
1760-458: A member ex officio of the board of every public university in his district. In Poland, the chancellor (kanclerz) is the head of many universities' administration and the leader of the non-academic staff while the rector is the academic head. The main academic bodies of the university consists of: rektor (the head of the university), prorector (deputy rektor), dziekan (the head of the faculty), prodziekan (deputy dziekan), senat (the main council of
1870-559: A new vice-chancellor. Generally, the prime minister is considered the chancellor, and in his absence, the minister of education acts as the chancellor. In Pakistan, chancellor is normally the figurehead of the university, who is normally the provincial governor where that university exists. Day-to-day business of the university is run by the vice chancellor. In the Philippines, the De La Salle University designates
1980-425: A new vice-chancellor. Generally, the prime minister is considered the chancellor, and in his absence, the minister of education acts as the chancellor. In Pakistan, chancellor is normally the figurehead of the university, who is normally the provincial governor where that university exists. Day-to-day business of the university is run by the vice chancellor. In the Philippines, the De La Salle University designates
2090-613: A place in the University Council until his death in 2011. Chancellor is a titular position in Bangladesh always held by the incumbent President of Bangladesh under the Private Universities Act 1992. The position in public universities is not fixed for the president under any acts or laws (since the erection of a state university in Bangladesh requires an act to be passed in itself), but it has been
2200-529: A titular head called chancellor who is either an eminent person appointed by the Government of India (in central universities) or provincial governor (in state universities). The de facto head of a university is the vice-chancellor, the highest paid official of the university. Next in command are more than one pro-vice-chancellor in charge of academic as well as administrative and financial affairs. In deemed universities and institutes of national importance,
2310-470: A titular head called chancellor who is either an eminent person appointed by the Government of India (in central universities) or provincial governor (in state universities). The de facto head of a university is the vice-chancellor, the highest paid official of the university. Next in command are more than one pro-vice-chancellor in charge of academic as well as administrative and financial affairs. In deemed universities and institutes of national importance,
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#17327796761682420-639: Is Suzanne Fortier of McGill University . A 2018 report by Times Higher Education and Elsevier found that the then-27 GULF members produced 7% of the world's research output , more than any individual country except the United States and China , and are responsible for 15.4% of all research cited in patents , more than any individual country except the United States. The group has expanded since its inception in 2006, and has 29 affiliated universities as of 2020. Chancellor (education) In most Commonwealth and former Commonwealth nations,
2530-550: Is a high-ranking officer below the president and equal to or below the provost, who might have vice-chancellors reporting to her or him. The title "chancellor" is sometimes used in K-12 education in a sense similar to superintendent of schools , particularly in urban school districts. The New York City Schools Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the New York City Department of Education , which manages
2640-424: Is a high-ranking officer below the president and equal to or below the provost, who might have vice-chancellors reporting to her or him. The title "chancellor" is sometimes used in K-12 education in a sense similar to superintendent of schools , particularly in urban school districts. The New York City Schools Chancellor is the chief executive officer of the New York City Department of Education , which manages
2750-516: Is a leader of a college or university, usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university 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 & vice-chancellor"). The chancellor may serve as chairperson of
2860-401: Is a noteworthy anomaly as it once had the unique position of Emeritus Deputy Chancellor , a post created for John Lincoln upon his retirement from his long-held post of deputy chancellor in 2000. The position was not merely an honorary title, as it also retained for Lincoln a place in the University Council until his death in 2011. Chancellor is a titular position in Bangladesh always held by
2970-556: Is called a pro-vice-chancellor or deputy vice-chancellor; these were traditionally academics who were elected to take on additional responsibilities in addition to their regular teaching and research for a limited time, but are now increasingly commonly full-time appointments. In some universities (e.g. in Australian universities: Deakin University , Macquarie University ), there are several deputy vice-chancellors subordinate to
3080-438: Is called a pro-vice-chancellor or deputy vice-chancellor; these were traditionally academics who were elected to take on additional responsibilities in addition to their regular teaching and research for a limited time, but are now increasingly commonly full-time appointments. In some universities (e.g. in Australian universities: Deakin University , Macquarie University ), there are several deputy vice-chancellors subordinate to
3190-470: Is called the provost , vice president of academic affairs, dean of faculties, or some other similar title. In the United States, the executive and ceremonial roles are not split, which means that a university president assumes an enormous burden in terms of the sheer breadth of their duties and responsibilities. The president is expected to preside over all major ceremonies, including graduations and presentations of awards and honors, while also reporting to
3300-470: Is called the provost , vice president of academic affairs, dean of faculties, or some other similar title. In the United States, the executive and ceremonial roles are not split, which means that a university president assumes an enormous burden in terms of the sheer breadth of their duties and responsibilities. The president is expected to preside over all major ceremonies, including graduations and presentations of awards and honors, while also reporting to
3410-413: Is directed by either a rector (Rektor) or a president (Präsident), whose precise role may vary among universities. Traditionally, the chancellor had the role to represent the local king or later the government in the university and to make sure that the university is compliant with government laws and policies. After universities gained more autonomy in the 20th century, they also got more freedom in choosing
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3520-413: Is directed by either a rector (Rektor) or a president (Präsident), whose precise role may vary among universities. Traditionally, the chancellor had the role to represent the local king or later the government in the university and to make sure that the university is compliant with government laws and policies. After universities gained more autonomy in the 20th century, they also got more freedom in choosing
3630-550: Is headed by chancellor) are mostly headed by their respective university presidents. Meanwhile, private (esp. Catholic) institutions are headed by a rector. In the United Kingdom, a university Chancellorship is almost always a ceremonial position held by a prominent person; the Vice-Chancellor runs the administration and is the de facto university leader. In Scotland, day-to-day operations are typically handled by
3740-421: Is headed by chancellor) are mostly headed by their respective university presidents. Meanwhile, private (esp. Catholic) institutions are headed by a rector. In the United Kingdom, a university Chancellorship is almost always a ceremonial position held by a prominent person; the Vice-Chancellor runs the administration and is the de facto university leader. In Scotland, day-to-day operations are typically handled by
3850-578: Is highly unusual for a university to recruit a president who lacks a strong track record in academic research or university administration. The average salary for college presidents in private, non-profit institutions in 2015 was $ 569,932, 9 percent higher than in 2014. There are two well-known problems with the American tradition of concentrating so much power and responsibility in a single person. First, American universities are notoriously bad at training faculty members and administrators to assume such
3960-522: Is highly unusual for a university to recruit a president who lacks a strong track record in academic research or university administration. The average salary for college presidents in private, non-profit institutions in 2015 was $ 569,932, 9 percent higher than in 2014. There are two well-known problems with the American tradition of concentrating so much power and responsibility in a single person. First, American universities are notoriously bad at training faculty members and administrators to assume such
4070-473: Is more of a social, political and even historical nature. However some administrative duties still belong to the chancellor's jurisdiction despite their often arguably ceremonial nature. Examples of these include the appointment of new professors and docents . The chancellor of University of Helsinki (the oldest and largest in Finland) has also the right to be present and to speak in the plenary meetings of
4180-499: Is one of the titles of the rector ( recteur ), a senior civil servant of the Ministry of Education serving as manager of a regional educational district ( académie ). In his capacity as chancellor, the rector awards academic degrees to the university's graduates, oversees the legality of the universities' executive acts and channels funding from the ministry. The rector has no executive function in any university but remains
4290-444: Is one of the titles of the rector ( recteur ), a senior civil servant of the Ministry of Education serving as manager of a regional educational district ( académie ). In his capacity as chancellor, the rector awards academic degrees to the university's graduates, oversees the legality of the universities' executive acts and channels funding from the ministry. The rector has no executive function in any university but remains
4400-510: Is still the case in the UK), but nowadays, such appeals are generally prohibited by legislation, and the position has only ceremonial functions (unlike the chancellor and deputy chancellor, who frequently preside at functions such as graduations, the visitor rarely attends university functions). The vice-chancellor usually serves as the chief executive of the university. Macquarie University in Sydney
4510-407: Is the chancellor of the university and is the head of the university. For private university unlike the chancellor who heads the conventional Indian 'state university', the private university is headed by a president or chairman of private organization and have other posts like vice-chancellors, deans of faculties, registrar and controller of examinations. In Ireland, the four universities all have
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4620-407: Is the chancellor of the university and is the head of the university. For private university unlike the chancellor who heads the conventional Indian 'state university', the private university is headed by a president or chairman of private organization and have other posts like vice-chancellors, deans of faculties, registrar and controller of examinations. In Ireland, the four universities all have
4730-556: Is the incumbent Master of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans); meanwhile, the vice chancellor is the prior provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines. Their roles are largely ceremonial. The University of Santo Tomas is governed mainly by its rector magnificus in overseeing its academic, financial and other affairs. The Central Seminary under the University of Santo Tomas also has an appointed Chancellor who acts as
4840-435: Is the incumbent Master of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans); meanwhile, the vice chancellor is the prior provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines. Their roles are largely ceremonial. The University of Santo Tomas is governed mainly by its rector magnificus in overseeing its academic, financial and other affairs. The Central Seminary under the University of Santo Tomas also has an appointed Chancellor who acts as
4950-454: Is the titular chancellor of most universities in Nepal, public or private. The vice chancellor is the executive head, and along with Registrar holds a full-time administrative office. In Sri Lanka, all the government universities are administered by the vice-chancellor. In Sudan and South Sudan, universities are administered by the vice-chancellor. University president A chancellor
5060-581: The Council of State when matters regarding the university are discussed. Despite their role as the chancellor of only one university, they are often regarded as the political representative of Finland's entire university institution when they exercise their rights in the Council of State. In the history of Finland the office of the chancellor dates all the way back to the Swedish Empire , and later
5170-583: The International Islamic University of Malaysia used the term chancellor. While for IIUM, the Constitutional Head which has same degree as the chancellor is used. In Nepal, universities have a chancellor as ceremonial head. The de facto head of the university is the vice-chancellor. The chancellor is primarily responsible for attending the convocation programmes and accepting the resignation and appointment letter of
5280-425: The International Islamic University of Malaysia used the term chancellor. While for IIUM, the Constitutional Head which has same degree as the chancellor is used. In Nepal, universities have a chancellor as ceremonial head. The de facto head of the university is the vice-chancellor. The chancellor is primarily responsible for attending the convocation programmes and accepting the resignation and appointment letter of
5390-539: The Republic of Ireland , the chief executive of a university is usually called a principal or (especially in the Republic of Ireland) a president , with vice-chancellor being an honorific associated with this title, allowing the individual to bestow degrees in the absence of the chancellor. In Northern Ireland , a Vice-Chancellor of a university also usually has the subsidiary titles of either President or Principal;
5500-428: The Republic of Ireland , the chief executive of a university is usually called a principal or (especially in the Republic of Ireland) a president , with vice-chancellor being an honorific associated with this title, allowing the individual to bestow degrees in the absence of the chancellor. In Northern Ireland , a Vice-Chancellor of a university also usually has the subsidiary titles of either President or Principal;
5610-575: The Russian Empire . Historically the chancellor's duty was to function as the official representative of the monarch in the autonomous university. The number of chancellors in Finnish universities has declined over the years, and in the vast majority of Finnish universities the highest official is the rector. The remaining universities with chancellors are University of Helsinki and Åbo Akademi University . In France, chancellor ( chancelier )
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#17327796761685720-667: The University of Limerick , the chancellor is also the chairman of the university's governing authority. In Malaysia, the chancellor position is given to dignitaries such as royalty or prominent politicians by universities to represent the universities in the political arena. For example, the chancellor of University of Malaya , the oldest university in Malaysia is Sultan Nazrin Shah , the Sultan of Perak . All public universities except
5830-450: The University of Limerick , the chancellor is also the chairman of the university's governing authority. In Malaysia, the chancellor position is given to dignitaries such as royalty or prominent politicians by universities to represent the universities in the political arena. For example, the chancellor of University of Malaya , the oldest university in Malaysia is Sultan Nazrin Shah , the Sultan of Perak . All public universities except
5940-795: The 20th century, such as the State University of New York , the City University of New York , and the California State University . In many state university systems which began with a single flagship campus in the 18th or 19th century and gradually delegated operational authority to satellite campuses during the 20th century, the titles are reversed. This is the case in Arkansas , California , North Carolina , Illinois , Massachusetts , Missouri , and Wisconsin . Outside of university systems, presidents are
6050-530: The 20th century, such as the State University of New York , the City University of New York , and the California State University . In many state university systems which began with a single flagship campus in the 18th or 19th century and gradually delegated operational authority to satellite campuses during the 20th century, the titles are reversed. This is the case in Arkansas , California , North Carolina , Illinois , Massachusetts , Missouri , and Wisconsin . Outside of university systems, presidents are
6160-478: The 21st century, although the title of the chief executive of Durham University as " vice-chancellor and warden " dates back to 1937 (and refers back to the use of "warden" as the title of the chief executive of the university from its foundation to 1909). Some examples of the use of "president" include the University of Manchester (in England), where the statutes define the title of the chief executive officer of
6270-423: The 21st century, although the title of the chief executive of Durham University as " vice-chancellor and warden " dates back to 1937 (and refers back to the use of "warden" as the title of the chief executive of the university from its foundation to 1909). Some examples of the use of "president" include the University of Manchester (in England), where the statutes define the title of the chief executive officer of
6380-574: The Nobel prize winner Sir Martin Evans . The private London-based liberal-arts university Richmond, The American International University in London utilises the same system as in the United States but also with a ceremonial chancellor as figurehead. In most stand-alone universities and colleges in the United States, the chief executive officer is called the president, while the second-most senior officer
6490-417: The Nobel prize winner Sir Martin Evans . The private London-based liberal-arts university Richmond, The American International University in London utilises the same system as in the United States but also with a ceremonial chancellor as figurehead. In most stand-alone universities and colleges in the United States, the chief executive officer is called the president, while the second-most senior officer
6600-452: The administrative and educational head of the university is known as the president, principal or rector . In the United States, the head of a university is most commonly a university president. In U.S. university systems that have more than one affiliated university or campus, the executive head of a specific campus may have the title of chancellor and report to the overall system's president, or vice versa. In both Australia and New Zealand,
6710-409: The board of trustees and personally handling certain high-level executive functions: external relations (especially public relations and fundraising) and long-range planning and strategy (especially the creation and termination of university degrees, programs, and policies). Most other decisions are delegated to their second in command, especially operational day-to-day decisions. The provost often has
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#17327796761686820-409: The board of trustees and personally handling certain high-level executive functions: external relations (especially public relations and fundraising) and long-range planning and strategy (especially the creation and termination of university degrees, programs, and policies). Most other decisions are delegated to their second in command, especially operational day-to-day decisions. The provost often has
6930-503: The chancellor by themselves. However, still today the chancellor is not an administrator who is entirely subordinate to the president but an office holder who oversees a host of responsibilities assigned to him or her directly by higher education law. This can give the chancellor a considerable veto power in the university leadership. In Hong Kong, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong (and before 1997, Governor of Hong Kong ) acts as
7040-439: The chancellor by themselves. However, still today the chancellor is not an administrator who is entirely subordinate to the president but an office holder who oversees a host of responsibilities assigned to him or her directly by higher education law. This can give the chancellor a considerable veto power in the university leadership. In Hong Kong, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong (and before 1997, Governor of Hong Kong ) acts as
7150-530: The chancellor dates all the way back to the Swedish Empire , and later the Russian Empire . Historically the chancellor's duty was to function as the official representative of the monarch in the autonomous university. The number of chancellors in Finnish universities has declined over the years, and in the vast majority of Finnish universities the highest official is the rector. The remaining universities with chancellors are University of Helsinki and Åbo Akademi University . In France, chancellor ( chancelier )
7260-460: The chancellor heads. Assisting the vice-chancellor, the roles of deputy vice-chancellors and pro vice-chancellors have emerged to better manage the administrative overhead of the position. Canadian university vice-chancellors almost always carry the title of " president (or equivalent) and vice-chancellor"; likewise, in Scotland, they hold the position of " principal and vice-chancellor" (as do
7370-404: The chancellor heads. Assisting the vice-chancellor, the roles of deputy vice-chancellors and pro vice-chancellors have emerged to better manage the administrative overhead of the position. Canadian university vice-chancellors almost always carry the title of " president (or equivalent) and vice-chancellor"; likewise, in Scotland, they hold the position of " principal and vice-chancellor" (as do
7480-426: 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 & vice-chancellor"). The chancellor may serve as chairperson of the governing body; if not, this duty is often held by a chairperson who may be known as a pro-chancellor . In many countries,
7590-560: The chancellor of all chartered universities, which includes all eight public universities and Hong Kong Metropolitan University . Day-to-day operation is in the hands of either a vice-chancellor (older and established institutions) or a president (in newer institutions), depending on the institution. In post-Soviet states and Turkey, the head of the university is called a "rector." Some universities in Russia and Ukraine also have figurehead "presidents." In India, almost all universities have
7700-507: The chancellor of all chartered universities, which includes all eight public universities and Hong Kong Metropolitan University . Day-to-day operation is in the hands of either a vice-chancellor (older and established institutions) or a president (in newer institutions), depending on the institution. In post-Soviet states and Turkey, the head of the university is called a "rector." Some universities in Russia and Ukraine also have figurehead "presidents." In India, almost all universities have
7810-472: The chancellor. In a number of British universities, the title of president is used alongside that of vice-chancellor for the chief executive officer, as either "president and vice-chancellor" or "vice-chancellor and president". Historically, the title of president was used for the ceremonial heads of constituent institutions of the University of Wales , thus the politician Neil Kinnock was President of Cardiff University from 1998 until succeeded in 2009 by
7920-472: The chancellor. In a number of British universities, the title of president is used alongside that of vice-chancellor for the chief executive officer, as either "president and vice-chancellor" or "vice-chancellor and president". Historically, the title of president was used for the ceremonial heads of constituent institutions of the University of Wales , thus the politician Neil Kinnock was President of Cardiff University from 1998 until succeeded in 2009 by
8030-584: The city's public school system (the largest in the United States). The leader of the District of Columbia Public Schools system is also referred to as the chancellor. University president is the title of the highest-ranking officer within the academic administration of a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as chancellor or rector . The relative seniority varies between institutions. In France,
8140-466: The city's public school system (the largest in the United States). The leader of the District of Columbia Public Schools system is also referred to as the chancellor. University president is the title of the highest-ranking officer within the academic administration of a university, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as chancellor or rector . The relative seniority varies between institutions. In France,
8250-399: The custom so far to name the incumbent president of the country as chancellor of all state universities thus established. The day-to-day business of the university is run by the vice chancellor. The vice chancellor has a deputy called the pro-vice-chancellor. Canadian universities have a titular chancellor similar to those in England and Wales , with day-to-day operations typically handled by
8360-406: The executive head of a specific campus may have the title of chancellor and report to the overall system's president, or vice versa. In both Australia and New Zealand, a chancellor is the chairperson of a university's governing body; thus, as well as having ceremonial duties, the chancellor participates in the governance of the university (but not its active management). The chancellor is assisted by
8470-624: The executive secretary of the rector and the guardian of the archives of the seminary. Sem. Gerard Louiez P. Mapalo I is currently the Chancellor of the seminary. On the other hand, the San Beda System has the prior or the abbot of Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey (Manila) as its chancellor for its constituent units while a rector-president heads each constituent unit. Other universities in the Philippines (such as state universities like Mindanao State University where each constituent campus
8580-501: The executive secretary of the rector and the guardian of the archives of the seminary. Sem. Gerard Louiez P. Mapalo I is currently the Chancellor of the seminary. On the other hand, the San Beda System has the prior or the abbot of Our Lady of Montserrat Abbey (Manila) as its chancellor for its constituent units while a rector-president heads each constituent unit. Other universities in the Philippines (such as state universities like Mindanao State University where each constituent campus
8690-411: The final say on resource allocation decisions, difficult tenure decisions, whether to initiate recruiting of star faculty from other institutions, and whether to initiate defensive measures against such recruiting of the institution's own star faculty. University presidents typically ascend to the position from academic careers (i.e., after earning tenure and becoming professors and then deans), and it
8800-411: The final say on resource allocation decisions, difficult tenure decisions, whether to initiate recruiting of star faculty from other institutions, and whether to initiate defensive measures against such recruiting of the institution's own star faculty. University presidents typically ascend to the position from academic careers (i.e., after earning tenure and becoming professors and then deans), and it
8910-475: The functional chief executive officers of most standalone U.S. universities. However, a few universities, such as Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburgh , have a chancellor as their chief executive officer. There are occasional other uses of the title "chancellor." The College of William & Mary uses the term "chancellor" in the British sense, as a figurehead leader, but the actual executive of
9020-420: The functional chief executive officers of most standalone U.S. universities. However, a few universities, such as Syracuse University and the University of Pittsburgh , have a chancellor as their chief executive officer. There are occasional other uses of the title "chancellor." The College of William & Mary uses the term "chancellor" in the British sense, as a figurehead leader, but the actual executive of
9130-411: The governing body; if not, this duty is often held by a chairperson who may be known as a pro-chancellor . In many countries, the administrative and educational head of the university is known as the president, principal or rector . In the United States, the head of a university is most commonly a university president. In U.S. university systems that have more than one affiliated university or campus,
9240-511: The head of its university as the chancellor. For the University of the Philippines, the entire system is headed by a president, while the eight constituent universities under the system is each headed by a chancellor. The chancellor designates the different vice-chancellors for different areas of concern of the university: academic affairs, finance, and community affairs, among others. Some more universities like University of Santo Tomas and other colleges institutions have chancellors. Its chancellor
9350-511: The head of its university as the chancellor. For the University of the Philippines, the entire system is headed by a president, while the eight constituent universities under the system is each headed by a chancellor. The chancellor designates the different vice-chancellors for different areas of concern of the university: academic affairs, finance, and community affairs, among others. Some more universities like University of Santo Tomas and other colleges institutions have chancellors. Its chancellor
9460-437: The head of the institution is either called director general or director , the latter designation being more commonly used in academic terms in the subcontinent. The President of Bangladesh is the titular chancellor of all universities in Bangladesh, public or private. The vice chancellor is the executive head, and his/her deputy, the pro-vice chancellor holds a full-time administrative office. The Prime Minister of Nepal
9570-437: The head of the institution is either called director general or director , the latter designation being more commonly used in academic terms in the subcontinent. The President of Bangladesh is the titular chancellor of all universities in Bangladesh, public or private. The vice chancellor is the executive head, and his/her deputy, the pro-vice chancellor holds a full-time administrative office. The Prime Minister of Nepal
9680-435: The incumbent President of Bangladesh under the Private Universities Act 1992. The position in public universities is not fixed for the president under any acts or laws (since the erection of a state university in Bangladesh requires an act to be passed in itself), but it has been the custom so far to name the incumbent president of the country as chancellor of all state universities thus established. The day-to-day business of
9790-480: The judiciary (it is one of the few jobs considered compatible with judicial service). Some universities have a visitor who is senior to the chancellor. University disputes can be appealed from the governing board to the visitor (as is still the case in the UK), but nowadays, such appeals are generally prohibited by legislation, and the position has only ceremonial functions (unlike the chancellor and deputy chancellor, who frequently preside at functions such as graduations,
9900-408: The president is the elected chair of the board and chief executive officer in universities. The president is always elected by the board among the professors of the university. The president serves a four-year term which is renewable once. The chancellor is a servant of the Ministry of Education who supervises regional educational districts. There is no hierarchical relation between the president and
10010-408: The president is the elected chair of the board and chief executive officer in universities. The president is always elected by the board among the professors of the university. The president serves a four-year term which is renewable once. The chancellor is a servant of the Ministry of Education who supervises regional educational districts. There is no hierarchical relation between the president and
10120-400: The right to be present and to speak in the plenary meetings of the Council of State when matters regarding the university are discussed. Despite their role as the chancellor of only one university, they are often regarded as the political representative of Finland's entire university institution when they exercise their rights in the Council of State. In the history of Finland the office of
10230-466: The school is the "president", not a "vice-chancellor." Some schools, such as Lubbock Christian University , give the ceremonial title of "chancellor" to a retiring university president. The Catholic University of America is headed by a president (formerly "rector"), with the Archbishop of Washington serving as chancellor, a ceremonial position but one which does require the archbishop to represent
10340-408: The school is the "president", not a "vice-chancellor." Some schools, such as Lubbock Christian University , give the ceremonial title of "chancellor" to a retiring university president. The Catholic University of America is headed by a president (formerly "rector"), with the Archbishop of Washington serving as chancellor, a ceremonial position but one which does require the archbishop to represent
10450-447: The title is Vice-Chancellor and President at The Queen's University of Belfast . The role of the VC contrasts with that of the chancellor, who is usually a prominent public figure who acts as a ceremonial figurehead only (e.g., the chancellor of the University of Cambridge for 36 years was Prince Philip ), while the vice-chancellor is the chief executive. An assistant to a vice-chancellor
10560-399: The title is Vice-Chancellor and President at The Queen's University of Belfast . The role of the VC contrasts with that of the chancellor, who is usually a prominent public figure who acts as a ceremonial figurehead only (e.g., the chancellor of the University of Cambridge for 36 years was Prince Philip ), while the vice-chancellor is the chief executive. An assistant to a vice-chancellor
10670-509: The university (Finnish: rehtori , Swedish: rektor ) remains the de facto administrative leader and chief executive official, the role of the chancellor is more of a social, political and even historical nature. However some administrative duties still belong to the chancellor's jurisdiction despite their often arguably ceremonial nature. Examples of these include the appointment of new professors and docents . The chancellor of University of Helsinki (the oldest and largest in Finland) has also
10780-629: The university as "President and Vice-Chancellor", Queen's University Belfast (in Northern Ireland) and Cardiff University (in Wales). The chief executives of some member institutions of the University of London also use the title vice-chancellor, e.g. Birkbeck , the London School of Economics (as "president and vice-chancellor") and St George's, University of London In India, most central and state level universities have
10890-448: The university as "President and Vice-Chancellor", Queen's University Belfast (in Northern Ireland) and Cardiff University (in Wales). The chief executives of some member institutions of the University of London also use the title vice-chancellor, e.g. Birkbeck , the London School of Economics (as "president and vice-chancellor") and St George's, University of London In India, most central and state level universities have
11000-515: The university before the Holy See . This scenario, while not always exactly duplicated, is typical in other Catholic universities due to the Catholic hierarchy. In some schools run by Catholic religious orders, the rector of the community supersedes the president when the latter is a member of that religious order. In some universities, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology , the chancellor
11110-404: The university before the Holy See . This scenario, while not always exactly duplicated, is typical in other Catholic universities due to the Catholic hierarchy. In some schools run by Catholic religious orders, the rector of the community supersedes the president when the latter is a member of that religious order. In some universities, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology , the chancellor
11220-413: The university has a chancellor (Finnish: Kansleri , Swedish: Kansler ), they are the leading official in the university. The duties of the chancellor are mainly to promote sciences and to look after the best interests of the university. As the rector of the university (Finnish: rehtori , Swedish: rektor ) remains the de facto administrative leader and chief executive official, the role of the chancellor
11330-405: The university is run by the vice chancellor. The vice chancellor has a deputy called the pro-vice-chancellor. Canadian universities have a titular chancellor similar to those in England and Wales , with day-to-day operations typically handled by a principal . The vice-chancellor usually carries the joint title of " president and vice-chancellor" or " rector and vice-chancellor." In Finland, if
11440-461: The university). In universities with presidential constitution, the university's president holds both the functions of chancellor and rector. Similarly, in Germany the chancellor (Kanzler) is the head of the administration, and regularly is recruited not from a scholarly but from an administrative background. The chancellor is a member of the governing body of the university (Hochschulleitung), which
11550-406: The university). In universities with presidential constitution, the university's president holds both the functions of chancellor and rector. Similarly, in Germany the chancellor (Kanzler) is the head of the administration, and regularly is recruited not from a scholarly but from an administrative background. The chancellor is a member of the governing body of the university (Hochschulleitung), which
11660-404: The vice-chancellor, with pro-vice-chancellor being a position at executive level ranking below deputy vice-chancellor . The executive head of an Australian university is the vice-chancellor, who serves as the university equivalent of a chief executive officer. The vice-chancellor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the university and reports directly to the University Council, which
11770-404: The vice-chancellor, with pro-vice-chancellor being a position at executive level ranking below deputy vice-chancellor . The executive head of an Australian university is the vice-chancellor, who serves as the university equivalent of a chief executive officer. The vice-chancellor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the university and reports directly to the University Council, which
11880-529: The vice-chancellors of Oxford and Cambridge universities, used only in formal address, are "the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor" and "the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor" respectively. Additional titles are sometimes used alongside vice-chancellor in England and Wales. Most of these involve the use of either "president and vice-chancellor" or "vice-chancellor and president", and have arisen in
11990-406: The vice-chancellors of Oxford and Cambridge universities, used only in formal address, are "the Reverend the Vice-Chancellor" and "the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor" respectively. Additional titles are sometimes used alongside vice-chancellor in England and Wales. Most of these involve the use of either "president and vice-chancellor" or "vice-chancellor and president", and have arisen in
12100-440: The visitor rarely attends university functions). The vice-chancellor usually serves as the chief executive of the university. Macquarie University in Sydney is a noteworthy anomaly as it once had the unique position of Emeritus Deputy Chancellor , a post created for John Lincoln upon his retirement from his long-held post of deputy chancellor in 2000. The position was not merely an honorary title, as it also retained for Lincoln
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