To work with the students and faculty at the University. The University Council is a membership association of corporate and business supporters of Jacksonville University. Members contribute financial support to the University. They may direct those funds to any area from the operating budget, to specific programs in the operating budget, to capital projects, to endowment or any other area where the university needs financial support. Members also are engaged in promoting the university to the business community and to the larger community in general.
Members also raise funds for the university.
There is an annual operating fund drive to support the general operations of the university. From time to time the council has assisted in raising funds for specific programs and capital and endowment needs. Further, council members assist university students through a variety of programs related to career services such as classroom instruction and recruitment. Council members serve as advisors to the university and specifically to the Davis College of Business. Their knowledge and expertise helps the university to further its goals and objectives.