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Elected representation

Università IULM as a body has elected representation on the university's highest governing body from: faculty, staff (non-faculty employees), students (both undergraduate and graduate) which guarantees inclusive and participatory governance through elected representation of all academic constituencies within its highest decision-making and advisory bodies, as defined in the University Statute (Title II, Articles 7–14).

Board of Directors (Consiglio di Amministrazione)
The Board of Directors, the University’s supreme governing body responsible for strategic direction and financial management, includes elected representatives from students (undergraduate and postgraduate), faculty, and non-faculty staff, alongside external members from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the business and cultural sectors.
This pluralistic and inclusive composition ensures that university decisions are informed by a wide spectrum of perspectives within and beyond the academic community, reinforcing accountability and transparency. (Statute, Art. 8–9)

Academic Senate (Senato Accademico)
The Academic Senate, the highest academic body in charge of teaching and research policy, also includes elected representatives from students, faculty, and staff, ensuring that academic decisions are co-designed with input from all key categories. (Statute, Art. 13–14)

Faculty Councils and Department Councils
At the operational level, the Faculty and Department Councils replicate this participatory model: each includes student delegates, technical-administrative staff, and teaching staff, enabling direct engagement in curriculum design, quality assurance, and research planning. (Statute, Art. 30 and 33)

Expanded representation in institutional committees (2024–2025)

To strengthen inclusion beyond formal governance, IULM has expanded elected or designated representation across its advisory and thematic committees:

  • Equal Opportunities Committee – chaired by the Rector’s Delegate for Equal Opportunities, includes elected representatives from faculty, staff, and students. The student representative is democratically elected by the student body (Decree 2024/02;).
  • Sustainability Committee – includes members elected or appointed from all IULM constituencies (faculty, administrative staff, students), ensuring multi-stakeholder engagement in defining the University’s sustainability strategy.