Committees

Convened in the fall of 2008 by the Provost, the Assessment and Accreditation Council advises on matters related to student learning assessment and Northwestern’s reaffirmation of accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. It is comprised of faculty members, administrators (many of whom are also faculty), and students from Northwestern’s twelve schools, the Division of Student Affairs, and other key units. 

Chaired by the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Undergraduate Council is a group of School and university unit representatives that advises on undergraduate initiatives and planning. 

The Undergraduate Student Lifecycle Committee will provide recommendations on Faculty Engagement, Navigating the University, and Resources: Academic, Co-Curricular, and Community. 

Each year, Northwestern University recognizes individual faculty members who have consistently demonstrated outstanding performance in classroom teaching, or who have developed significant innovations that have also influenced the methods and teaching effectiveness of other faculty. Recipients of these University Teaching Awards are honored in a ceremony held in late spring quarter. 

Each year, Honorary Degrees are awarded to a select group of individuals of exceptional accomplishment. The faculty Committee on Honorary Degrees seeks nominations every spring and encourages submissions representing diverse disciplines and individuals. 

The Council of Deans, chaired by the Provost, meets to discuss issues and policies that affect the administrative and academic operations of the University’s schools. 

The Northwestern Policy Review Committee is a standing committee of the University. Its role is to review, help ensure that new or revised University policies follow an approved format and process, and are approved by the respective University Officer. 

The Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion chairs the University Diversity Council (UDC). This Council continues the work of the former Faculty Diversity Committee, but with a broader scope to address a wide range of diversity and inclusion-related issues across the entire university.

The Native American Leadership Council, comprised of Native American community leaders, provides valuable insight and counsel for our Native American Inclusion initiatives.  Learn more about Native American Inclusion initiatives and the composition of the Leadership Council.

Established by the Provost in 2013, the John Evans Study Committee will review and report on the history of John Evans, one of the founders of Northwestern University.