University Council
The University Council acts as an advisory body on matters concerning the academic community. In accordance with the University Charter, it appoints members to the University’s Board of Governors and Council of Representatives.
The Rector and Director of Academic Services are members of the University Council, along with:
- three representatives of the teaching staff
- one representative of the non-teaching staff
- three undergraduate student representatives
- one preparatory studies student representative
- one Master’s student representative
The Chief Financial and Operating Officer and the Interest Representative for Bifröst Residents are entitled to attend University Council meetings, speak and submit proposals, but do not have voting rights.
Representatives of the teaching staff are appointed by the Education and Research Board, while the representative of the non-teaching staff is nominated at a staff meeting. Student representatives are elected by students. An alternate member is elected for each member.
Role
The University Council discusses major issues concerning the University, including its internal operations, rules and regulations, and strategic direction. It may make decisions on matters within its remit and submit proposals to the Rector or the Board of Governors.
The Rector is responsible for preparing the agenda for University Council meetings, although any member of the Council may request that an item be added to the agenda.
The Rector consults the University Council before making decisions on matters within its remit.