University governance

elected head of an higher education institution

liberty of educational institutions to decide courses and research, and of teachers to teach subjects, without outside coercion

leader of a university or a college

governing body in some universities and colleges

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senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education

head or senior member of a college within a collegiate university

body involved in university governance

branch of university or college employees responsible for the maintenance and supervision of the institution