vice-chancellor

[ vahys-chan-suh-ler, -chahn- ]

noun

1. a substitute, deputy, or subordinate chancellor.
2. a chancery judge acting in place of a chancellor.
3. the chief administrator of certain British universities. Compare chancellor ( def 7 ).

vice chancellor

noun

1. the chief executive or administrator at some British universities Compare chancellor
2. (in the US) a judge in courts of equity subordinate to the chancellor
3. (formerly in England) a senior judge of the court of Chancery who acted as assistant to the Lord Chancellor
4. a person serving as the deputy of a chancellor

Derived Forms

• ˌvice-ˈchancellorˌship, noun

Other Words From

• vice-chancel·lor·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vice-chancellor¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

Prof David Maguire, the vice chancellor, says “difficult decisions” have led to a 20% reduction in the number of courses, increased lecture group sizes, less one-to-one contact between academics and students, and fewer staff in student support including in mental health and counselling.

From BBC

Dilcie Perez, CSU deputy vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, said she remained optimistic that more progress can be made by next year.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve been a higher education teacher-educator for close to 30 years in California, and we’ve been waiting for this credential for that long,” said Shireen Pavri, assistant vice chancellor of educator and leadership programs at the CSU chancellor’s office.

From Los Angeles Times

“There’s a natural desire on the part of young folks to be in a cutting-edge field and also be motivated by the existential threat we’re all looking at and wanting to do something about it,” said Paul Feist, vice chancellor at California Community Colleges.

From Los Angeles Times

A professor of economics and finance, Lyons also served as associate vice chancellor and chief innovation and entrepreneurship office before taking over in July.

From Los Angeles Times