A provost is the senior academic administrator at many institutions of higher education in the United States and Canada and the equivalent of a deputy vice-chancellor at some institutions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.

What is the real meaning of provost?

1 : the chief dignitary of a collegiate or cathedral chapter. 2 : the chief magistrate of a Scottish burgh. 3 : the keeper of a prison. 4 : a high-ranking university administrative officer.

What is a provost at a university?

The Provost is the chief academic officer of the University and has responsibility for the University's academic and budgetary affairs. The Provost collaborates with the President in setting overall academic priorities for the University and allocates funds to carry these priorities forward.