Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
Direttore-Generale (university)
English translation:
Director General
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Feb 4, 2019 10:19
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Italian term
United Kingdom
Direttore-Generale (university)
Italian to English
Other
Education / Pedagogy
Degree certificate
I am translating a degree certificate, which is signed by the Diirettore-Generale and the Rettore. I'm happy to translate the latter as 'Rector' as we use that for British universities too, but what would the Direttore-Generale be? The usual terms (General Manager or Director-General) would not be appropriate for a university. Would it be Chairman? Thanks for any help.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | Director General |
Cedric Randolph
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| 4 | Registrar |
Wolfgang Hager
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| 2 | principal |
Wendy Streitparth
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Proposed translations
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8 mins
Cedric Randolph
Italy
Italy
Native in Italian
&
English
Works in field
Italy
Reliable, punctual and accurate
Native in: English (Variants: US, UK) 
, Italian
Works in: Italian to English
Related KudoZ points
:
59
Selected
Director General
I have used this term often in Clinical Trial documents including contracts. This is a purely administrative post and the title is appropriate in UK-EN. You may want to wait for a more expert opinion, however.
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31 mins
Wolfgang Hager
Italy
Italy
Works in field
Italy
Comprehension and Accuracy
Native in: German 
Works in: German to English, Italian to English, English to German
Related KudoZ points
:
70
Registrar
This refers to the highest non "academic" job in a University , purely admiistrative.
48 mins
Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
45 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
8
principal
The principal is the chief executive and the chief academic officer of a university or college in certain parts of the Commonwealth.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principal_(academia)
The Principal is responsible for the overall operation of the University.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/principals-office/principal-and-vice-ch...
Principal - university/college [countable] British English someone who is in charge of a university or college
https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/principal
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Principal_(academia)
The Principal is responsible for the overall operation of the University.
https://www.ed.ac.uk/principals-office/principal-and-vice-ch...
Principal - university/college [countable] British English someone who is in charge of a university or college
https://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/principal
Note from asker:
| Thanks Wendy. I have chosen this one based on your references. I think Chancellor is also possible (thanks writeaway) |
Peer comment(s):
| neutral |
writeaway
: principal of a secondary school. not a university /have just seen your refs. the use of principal is definitely not global. In the US, it's only used as head of a secondary school. It's not even globally used in the UK.
13 mins
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As I said above, I agree with vice-chancellor but principal does also seem to be an option.
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Reference comments
32 mins
Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Germany
45 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
8
Reference:
Spettano al direttore generale, sulla base degli indirizzi forniti dal consiglio di amministrazione, la complessiva gestione e organizzazione dei servizi, delle risorse strumentali e del personale tecnico-amministrativo dell'ateneo, nonché i compiti attribuiti ai dirigenti generali delle amministrazioni statali, in quanto compatibili. Il direttore generale partecipa, senza diritto di voto, alle sedute del consiglio di amministrazione.
https://www.google.it/search?ei=oRhYXJCoKK3lkgWk2L74BA&q=dir...
https://www.google.it/search?ei=oRhYXJCoKK3lkgWk2L74BA&q=dir...
2 hrs
Rachel Fell
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Native in English
United Kingdom
Thorough, knowledgeable and resourceful
Native in: English (Variant: UK)
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, Italian to English, and 4 more.
Related KudoZ points
:
3
Reference:
refs.
Nelle università in Italia la figura del direttore generale è stata introdotta dalla legge 30 dicembre 2010, n. 240, in sostituzione del direttore amministrativo. È disciplinata dagli statuti dei singoli atenei, nell'ambito dei principi stabiliti dall'art. 2 di tale legge.
Il direttore generale deve essere scelto tra personalità di elevata qualificazione professionale e comprovata esperienza pluriennale con funzioni dirigenziali. L'incarico è conferito dal consiglio di amministrazione, su proposta del rettore, sentito il parere del senato accademico, ed è regolato con contratto di lavoro a tempo determinato di diritto privato, di durata non superiore a quattro anni rinnovabile.
Spettano al direttore generale, sulla base degli indirizzi forniti dal consiglio di amministrazione, la complessiva gestione e organizzazione dei servizi, delle risorse strumentali e del personale tecnico-amministrativo dell'ateneo, nonché i compiti attribuiti ai dirigenti generali delle amministrazioni statali, in quanto compatibili. Il direttore generale partecipa, senza diritto di voto, alle sedute del consiglio di amministrazione.
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direttore_generale
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
The Chancellor is elected for life as the constitutional head of the University although the role is now largely ceremonial. The Chancellor is elected by the Senate, which comprises all senior graduates of the University. In modern times, the Chancellor's principal public role has been the conferment of Honorary Degrees at an impressive annual ceremony, but this is only a small aspect of his continuous overall involvement with the University.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh stood down as Chancellor at the end of June 2011 having served since election in 1976. An election for his successor took place in Cambridge on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October 2011.
The Vice-Chancellor is appointed for a period of seven years and is the University’s main academic and administrative officer.
https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/how-the-universit...
Il direttore generale deve essere scelto tra personalità di elevata qualificazione professionale e comprovata esperienza pluriennale con funzioni dirigenziali. L'incarico è conferito dal consiglio di amministrazione, su proposta del rettore, sentito il parere del senato accademico, ed è regolato con contratto di lavoro a tempo determinato di diritto privato, di durata non superiore a quattro anni rinnovabile.
Spettano al direttore generale, sulla base degli indirizzi forniti dal consiglio di amministrazione, la complessiva gestione e organizzazione dei servizi, delle risorse strumentali e del personale tecnico-amministrativo dell'ateneo, nonché i compiti attribuiti ai dirigenti generali delle amministrazioni statali, in quanto compatibili. Il direttore generale partecipa, senza diritto di voto, alle sedute del consiglio di amministrazione.
https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direttore_generale
The Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor
The Chancellor is elected for life as the constitutional head of the University although the role is now largely ceremonial. The Chancellor is elected by the Senate, which comprises all senior graduates of the University. In modern times, the Chancellor's principal public role has been the conferment of Honorary Degrees at an impressive annual ceremony, but this is only a small aspect of his continuous overall involvement with the University.
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh stood down as Chancellor at the end of June 2011 having served since election in 1976. An election for his successor took place in Cambridge on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October 2011.
The Vice-Chancellor is appointed for a period of seven years and is the University’s main academic and administrative officer.
https://www.cam.ac.uk/about-the-university/how-the-universit...
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