College Bigwig is a term used to describe a person of high authority in a college or university setting. A TRUSTEE is a member of the governing body of an institution, typically elected or appointed to serve for a certain period of time. A DEAN is a senior official in charge of a division of a university or college, responsible for its day-to-day operations. A Provost is the chief academic officer of a university, responsible for the academic and administrative aspects of the institution. All three roles are considered to be College Bigwigs, as they are all in positions of power and influence within the college or university.