As verbs the difference between dean and hean
is that
dean is {{cx|intransitive|rare|lang=en}} To serve as a dean while
hean is to treat with contumely; insult; humiliate; debase; lower.
As a noun dean
is a senior official in a college or university, who may be in charge of a division or faculty (for example, the
dean of science) or have some other advisory or disciplinary function (for example, the
dean of students).
As a proper noun Dean
is a title afforded to a dean.
As an adjective hean is
mean; abject; poor; humble; lowly.