The Ireland Council

The University of Notre Dame maintains advisory councils for its principal academic components to advance their development in the broadest context. Council members participate in that development in several ways. By attending meetings, they acquire an understanding of the philosophy, plans and priorities of the University, in general, and of the institute, in particular. In turn, they, as members of Notre Dame's official family, share this understanding with others, serving as representatives of the University in the cities where they reside and in their respective business and professional communities.