The Presidential Academic Advisory Council serves as Auburn University's primary forum for faculty consultation on academic matters. Established by the Auburn University Board of Trustees, the Council provides a structured mechanism for faculty to share their expertise and perspectives with the President, Provost and senior academic leadership on issues affecting the university's academic mission. Through constructive dialogue and meaningful engagement, the Council helps ensure that faculty experience in teaching, research, scholarship, curriculum, student success and accreditation informs institutional decision-making. The Council serves in an advisory capacity and supports responsible shared governance consistent with the authority of the Board of Trustees and the President.
To maintain continuity in Auburn’s academic work, certain existing academic committees will continue their responsibilities for the time being. Relevant committee chairs have been informed and asked to notify members accordingly. As the transition proceeds, the name, composition, structure, scope, function, and other aspects of these particular committees will be reviewed and revised as needed to align with Board policy and the University’s new academic advisory framework.
On June 17, 2026, Provost Nathan shared an update on the next steps in Auburn’s academic advisory council transition and to ask for your continued attention and engagement as this work moves forward.
On June 10, 2026, Provost Nathan provided an update to faculty on steps underway to support an orderly transition following the Auburn University Board of Trustees’ recent adoption of the Board Policy on Academic Curricula, Courses, Syllabi, and Core Educational Requirements and the Board Policy on the Presidential Academic Advisory Council.
On June 10, 2026, Provost Nathan provided an update to employees on steps underway to support an orderly transition following the Auburn University Board of Trustees’ recent adoption of the Board Policy on Academic Curricula, Courses, Syllabi, and Core Educational Requirements and the Board Policy on the Presidential Academic Advisory Council.
On June 5, 2026, the Auburn University Board of Trustees adopted two policies that will shape how key academic matters are reviewed and how faculty insight is incorporated into institutional decision-making.
