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.
The University Committees are appointed by and are advisory to the President. These committees may be under the purview of a member of the University's central administration who will be responsible for convening these committees at regular intervals and whenever the need for committee action arises.
Committee appointments will become effective at the beginning of the fall semester and will expire at the end of the summer term. The Office of the President will distribute a list of members of the University Committees each fall.
Faculty and staff committee members will serve three-year staggered terms unless otherwise specified; students serve one-year terms. The President designates chairs of standing University committees unless specified in the committee charge. Deliberations of committees dealing with grievance, student or faculty dismissal, discipline, promotion and tenure, and other personnel matters must remain confidential.
A central priority during this period is to ensure that the University’s ongoing academic, administrative, and student-facing responsibilities continue with consistency and appropriate care.
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.
