Neldath University
This prestigious institution is housed in several small buildings with one central administration building. The largest buildings on campus lie near the Processional; these are Neldath Hall (the administration building), Timber Hall (where most classrooms are), College Hall (holding faculty offices and meeting rooms), the Grand Library (the largest building on campus), and the Hall of the Dean (containing classrooms, lecture halls, laboratories, and storerooms). The Hall of the Dean is one of the oldest buildings, with a dining hall below ground. Smaller buildings are scattered along the northern curve of University Street. An observatory stands to the west, outside of the city. Many of the buildings are still in their original form, but Neldath Hall has recently been rebuilt concurrent with the dedication of the University. It now features a white marble atrium that shines with the midday sun thanks to the many windows along the walls and ceiling. A grand fountain adorns the middle of the atrium. This was a gift to the University from dwarven craftsmen of Angbadur.
The granite facade of the Great Library, with its columns, stairs, and statues, is far grander than the rest of the building, which is not ornate. Many claim this is the largest repository of books and scrolls in Brineven, and this is likely true. The Great Library has collected volumes and papers on nearly every topic imaginable, though evaluating this wealth of knowledge for its veracity is a challenge for anyone. The Great Library is open every day from dawn to dusk unless the staff is ill. There is no admission fee. Magical lights are hung throughout the building, remaining lit at all hours.
The students of Neldath are expected to attend classes in the formal gray robes of Neldath. Combined with the multi-colored robes of Archewood Hall (the Prismatic Order), the streets of Neldath Hill are always awash with robed students running to their next class or assignment.
Structure
The University is run by the Chancellor, Vilareen Nimrale (human male), who is in direct communication with the Grand Duke. The Vice Chancellor, Rendril Jelthar (human male) is generally the person who communicates the Chancellor's directives to the staff. In the case that the Chancellor is away or unable to fulfill their duties, the Vice Chancellor steps in to fill the void.
Reporting to the Chancellor is the Dean of Students, Gillian McFinan (human female), who is responsible for the student body. The Dean of students is in charge of registrations and assignments of students, as well as any disciplinary needs of the university.
Also reporting to the Chancellor, and the Grand Duke, is the Minister of Education, Helmir Vorgan (alfar male). While a part of Neldath University, the Minister of Education oversees the tutors and teachers who educate the population, not only of Brineven City, but the entire Grand Duchy. This post was originally the Dean of Education, but previous monarchs worked with Neldath College (at that time) to create a system of basic education throughout the kingdom (now a grand duchy). Queen Rhonwen of the Northern Kingdom of Arvanor is now working to duplicate this system throughout the greater kingdom.
There are seven departments in Neldath, each overseen by a Dean of Studies. The seven departments are listed below, with information about the departments themselves.
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