The SDSU Advisory Council Records consist primarily of meeting packets distributed to council members. These packets include membership lists, statistical data, departmental reports and publications, resolutions from previous meetings, presentations, and leaflets summarizing the outcomes of annual meetings. Also included is a 1969 newsletter reporting the results of that year's annual meeting. These materials provide insight into the administrative and advisory functions of the Council and document its role in institutional planning and review at South Dakota State University.

This collection reflects the structure and function of advisory governance at SDSU. It documents faculty and administrative engagement in decision-making processes and offers evidence of historical departmental activities and strategic planning initiatives. The materials serve as a valuable resource for understanding institutional priorities, academic developments, and council deliberations over time.