The Faculty Council was formally organized in 1947 as an attempt to proportionally represent the faculty of Indiana University to university administration and Trustees. Prior to 1947, faculty had met informally and without broad representation when pressing issues
President Herman B. Wells gave initial direction to the nine Deans, fifteen
After Indiana University became a multi-campus system in the late 1970's, the University Faculty Council continued in its tradition of campus service and faculty governance. At current, the council consists of an elected body of faculty and ex-officio members who canvas faculty and staff for campus consensus on pressing academic and administrative