Charge: The Academic Affairs Council is responsible for advising the Provost on issues related to academic policies and the quality of instruction across all university programs. The council reviews program proposals in any discipline, communicates recommended academic policies to department chairs, and proposes policies related to academic procedures. Additionally, the council recommends changes in academic practices that enhance instruction and uphold academic standards.
Membership & Reporting: Members are current deans; appointment of other members by Provost; Provost chairs and gives charge to the committee.
| Brett Welch (Interim Provost and VP for Academic Affairs, Vice Provost for Digital Learning; Dean, Graduate Studies), Chair | Ex Officio |
| Samuel Jator (Sr. Associate Provost) | Ex Officio |
| Gene Theodori (Associate Provost) | Ex Officio |
| Jerry Lin (Associate Provost, Research & Sponsored Program) | Ex Officio |
| Katrina Brent (Assistant Provost for Enrollment Management) | Ex Officio |
| Mustapha Jourdini (Executive Director OIES) | Ex Officio |
| Kyle Boudreaux (Executive Director - Data Analytics, Reporting, and Analysis) | Ex Officio |
| Theresa Hefner-Babb (Assistant Provost, Accreditation & Assessment; SACSCOC Liaison) | Ex Officio |
| Christy Thomas (Director of Operations) | Ex Officio |
| Velbeth Hernandez (Director of Faculty and Fiscal Resources) | Ex Officio |
| Rebecca Boone (Interim Dean, Arts & Sciences) | Ex Officio |
| Joby John (Dean, Business) | Ex Officio |
| Alberto Ruiz (Dean, Education & Human Development) | Ex Officio |
| Tracy Benson (Interim Dean, Engineering) | Ex Officio |
| Golden Wright (Dean, Fine Arts & Communication) | Ex Officio |
| Vivienne McClendon (Dean, Library) | Ex Officio |
| Tilisa Thibodeaux (Dean, Texas Academy TALH & Reaud Honors College) | Ex Officio |