praeses
/ˈpriːsiːz/(also preses) Chiefly Scottish in early use
noun
1The president or chair of a meeting, committee, board, etc.
2A moderator in a university.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Hales (1584–1656), scholar. From classical Latin praesid-, praeses guardian, protector, governor, in post-classical Latin also count, alderman, reeve, president in an academic institution from praesidēre.