# Governance Reform

**Source**: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/governance_reform.html
**Parent**: https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/designated_national_university.html

- The introduction of a Provost with executive powers over academic matters will alleviate the President's workload, leading to a more efficient administrative structure.
- The new status will deregulate the current system for student capacity and provide more autonomy over the management of assets and facilities.