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The Dartmouth
March 20, 2026
The Dartmouth
Special Issue

















Parkhurst Naina Bhalla
Special Issue

Exploring the maze: The history, growth and power structure of Dartmouth’s administration

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Since its founding, Dartmouth’s administration has evolved from just a few roles into a sizable bureaucratic web. As Dartmouth grew both in size and in operational complexity, the College added a slew of new positions, and responsibilities — especially of the president and provost — have shifted. However, all senior administrators still work under the overall direction of the Board of Trustees.