Also serving as ad hoc members on the Council are the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, the vice chancellor for educational and student services, the vice chancellor for finance and administration, the vice chancellor for university advancement, and the chief information officer. The agenda for the meeting is developed by the chancellor and the president of the Faculty Senate. The meetings are chaired by the president of the Faculty Senate. The group meets on a regular basis, usually weekly, to discuss matters of common concern and to advise the provost. The group elects its own officers and meets on the call of the presiding officer.
Participants also meet annually with the provost to discuss matters of common concern.
The University Assembly, whose authority is delegated by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, is composed of all full-time faculty, most academic administrators, a number of other administrators, the members of the Staff Senate, and one student representative for each 400 enrolled students. Three elected bodies, the Faculty Senate, the Staff Senate, and the Student Government Association, are authorized by the University Assembly. Each has its own bylaws. The University Assembly serves as an oversight body. The Assembly elects a president who also serves as president of the Faculty Senate.