The Board of Regents’ advisory councils assist every department within the system. These committees consist of subject-matter experts from each university or special school who offer relevant information and guidance to the central office. Explore the roles of each systemwide advisory council below.

The Academic Affairs Council reviews existing or proposed course descriptions, programs, departments, degrees, colleges, academic calendars, and academic policies and provides recommendations to the Board. Their efforts strengthen the overall quality of higher education in the state while ensuring minimal program duplication and providing scholastic efficiency. Members include the Provost or Vice President for Academic Affairs from each higher education institution that falls under the Board’s control and is chaired by the System Vice President of Academic Affairs, a non-voting member.

The Business Affairs Council aims to facilitate discussions between institutions and the Board, ensure compliance with policy, and establish procedures and best practices related to fiscal affairs. The Council conducts studies to support the work of other councils and provides guidance on matters such as accounting, auditing, budget requests, facilities management, financial reporting, and more. The Council is comprised of the Chief Financial Officer or Vice President of Finance from each institution under the Board’s control, with the System Vice President of Finance and Administration serving as the non-voting chair.

The purpose of the Civil Service Council is to facilitate communication among the Board of Regents, Office of the Executive Director, Council of Presidents and Superintendents, and Civil Service employees. It aims to address matters of mutual concern and exchange ideas for improving working conditions. Additionally, the Council addresses considerations communicated by employees.

The Student Affairs Council contains individuals appointed by the university president to represent the student affairs responsibilities of each institution under the Board’s control. Upon request from the Board, Executive Director, or Council of Presidents and Superintendents, the Council may conduct studies, perform duties, and provide recommendations to the Board as representatives for the student body.

The University Relations Council is composed of representatives appointed by the university president who are responsible for external communications, marketing, and public relations at each institution under the Board’s control. A designee of the Executive Director will facilitate the council’s activities. The Council on University Relations is tasked with performing duties, conducting studies, and making recommendations to the Board.

The Technology Affairs Council is responsible for discussing and implementing technology in the system while ensuring compliance with board policies. They also establish procedures and best practices for technology use in institutions under the Board’s control. Members are responsible for advising other councils on the applications of various telecommunications technologies and developing policies that guide the purchase and use of technologies used by the universities and the Regental system. The Council is made up of Chief Information Officers from each institution and is chaired by the System Vice President of Finance and Administration or the Director of Regents Information Systems, who serves as a non-voting member.