Principal
The principal is the chief executive and the chief academic officer of a university or college in certain parts of the Commonwealth.
A "director" is the chief executive officer of a university or other educational institution. Equivalent names in different countries are Vice-Chancellor (many Commonwealth countries), Chancellor (United States), principal (Scotland and Canada), and University President.
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