University Council, Secretary's Correspondence, 1985-1987

The University Council was organized in 1961 as the academic policy setting body for Northern Illinois University. Academic standards, admissions policies, salaries, tenure, and promotion decisions all come under the business of the Council. Council members represent all university constituents: administrators, faculty, supportive professional staff, operating staff, and students. Overseeing the operation of the Council and the Faculty Assembly is the Executive Secretary. The Secretary's duties include preparing agendas, appointing committee chairs and members, reviewing minutes of the Council and its standing committees, and reporting the Council's actions to the Provost. These files include minutes and reports of committees, and memos and correspondence to and from the Secretary on various topics that affect the University's academic policies.