Governance
The Buffett Institute for Global Affairs has three advisory councils to provide strategic advice and leadership to the Institute.
Buffett Board of Advisors
The Board of Advisors seeks to advance the research and teaching mission of the Institute through advocacy, philanthropy and advice to the director. A group of leaders in their fields committed to the idea that universities have an important role to play in addressing the world's most pressing challenges, they are dedicated to the goal of preparing the next generation of global leaders.
Buffett Faculty Advisory Council (FAC)
Appointed for a year-long term, the members of the FAC serve as Buffett's faculty governance team. In monthly meetings, they offer advice to the director and deputy director on the Institute's work, suggest new initiatives and events, and act as ambassadors to the faculty at large across Northwestern's schools.
Global Council (GC)
The members of the Global Council are senior leaders from each of Northwestern’s schools whose portfolio includes global programming and curricula. The Global Council meets quarterly during the academic year to share information and coordinate international initiatives among the schools.