noun a person who is in charge of a division of a university or college, typically a senior member of the faculty
Within religious institutions, a dean may be a senior member of the clergy responsible for a specific area or cathedral.
In legal contexts, a dean may refer to the head of a law school or a senior official within a legal organization.
In medical schools, the dean is in charge of the overall management and administration of the school.
The dean of a university or college is responsible for overseeing academic affairs and faculty members.
A dean of a college of arts and sciences may oversee the creative writing program and work closely with writers on faculty.
A dean of a psychology department may be responsible for managing the department's budget, hiring faculty, and setting academic policies.
A dean of a medical school may be in charge of curriculum development, student affairs, and medical research programs.
A dean of a law school may be responsible for fundraising, alumni relations, and implementing strategic plans for the school.