The Minerva Council is comprised of the Faculty and Student Representative of each House and two members at large (usually a faculty or staff member and a student). It is chaired by the Associate Director of Minerva Programs. The group currently meets every two weeks. The Council is considered the steering committee for the program; it is primarily involved with:
- bringing issues to the table which impact the direction of the Minerva Program
- introducing and considering new programs
- creating policy and making changes to existing policy
- stewarding the use of House funds
- discussing successes or challenges that arise in particular houses
- serving as advisors to the central office staff
The Faculty and Student Representatives are responsible for bringing information back to their House Councils, as well as bringing issues concerning the Houses to the Minerva Council.