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dean

(dēn)

a. An administrative officer in charge of a college, faculty, or division in a university.

b. An officer of a college or high school who counsels students and supervises the enforcement of rules.

2. Ecclesiastical The head of the chapter of canons governing a cathedral or collegiate church.

3. Roman Catholic Church A priest appointed to oversee a group of parishes within a diocese.

4. The senior member of a body or group: the dean of the Washington diplomatic corps.

[Middle English deen, from Old French deien, from Late Latin decānus, chief of ten, from decem, ten, or from Greek dekānos, chief of ten (from deka, ten); see dekm̥ in Indo-European roots.]

dean′ship′ n.

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deanship - the position or office of a dean

deanery

berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"

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deanship

n (Eccl, Univ) → Dekanat nt

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In 1713 he received the unwelcome gift of the deanship of St.

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The projects are: 'Designing, developing, implementing and evaluating an effective MOOC at Sultan Qaboos University' funded by the Deanship of Research at SQU and a project titled 'Developing Distance Education for Higher Education Institutions in Oman' through MOOCs: Design, Impact, and Culturally-Appropriate Modeling funded by The Research Council.

SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES TRIAL PLATFORM FOR MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSES

The UoB Admission and Registration Deanship announced that more than 9000 students applied to join the first academic programs (Bachelor and Associate Diploma).

University of Bahrain announces admission results

Riyadh, August 19, 2019 -- Deanship of Library Affairs of Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University has concluded its preparations to participate in Beijing International Book Fair to be held from 21 to 25 August, 2019.

Imam University participates in Beijing International Book Fair

AL Kinani said the student's affairs deanship has determined to develop the proposal into a political agreement for solving all disputed issues in the University.

Ethical Code Suggested in Gezira University to Prevent Physical Assaults

Faisal al-Mohannadi, senior student engagement supervisor, HBKU, met Dr Ali al-Namy, dean of student affairs, and Salman al-Anzi, assistant dean for student services, at the Deanship of Student Affairs at Kuwait University.

HBKU delegation visits Kuwait University

Faisal al Mohannadi, senior student engagement supervisor, met with Dr Ali al Namy, dean of student affairs and Salman al Anzi, assistant dean for student services, at the Deanship of Student Affairs at Kuwait University.

HBKU delegation visits Kuwait University

activities of the Deanship of Students' Affairs, which is the field of

SQU Launches Best Sports College Award to Promote Sports

"With regard to what is circulating on Twitter pertaining to the subject of nutrition at the university, following a meeting with students, the Deanship of Student Affairs has presented proposals to the company contracted to provide food at the university student complex and is currently working to follow up on the matter."

SQU issues statement on issue of food at university housing

He added that the CARIRS coordinated with the Deanship of Admission and Registration of (KU) to register these students through conducting meetings and delegated a number of his employees to attend while submitting registration's applications.

(CARIRS): Kuwait University accepts 238 illegal residents

The Bahrain University Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research signed a research agreement with the UK-based British Council.