The Administrative Advisory Council was created under the presidency of Leslie H. Cochran. Charles McBriarty, Special Assistant to the President, served as secretary to the Council and was responsible for the compilation of these minutes. The Administrative Advisory consisted of Deans, Executive Directors, Union Presidents, and others serving at the pleasure of the President. The purpose of the Council was to inform the President with administrative information and advice. In July of 2006 the Administrative Advisory Council was renamed to "Executive and Administrative Staff Council."