The Academic Council shall be the executive arm of the General Faculty. As such, it is empowered to consider, make decisions and make recommendations on any matter of academic concern that falls within the purview of the faculty, except for matters specifically reserved to the General Faculty. It shall also provide the opportunity for exchange of opinion between faculty and administration in the ordinary working of the University. Fairfield University Faculty Handbook, Eleventh Edition (2013), p. 4.

To learn more about the Academic Council read section I.B in the Faculty Handbook