Decision-Making Bodies
- The Board of Directors brings together the Chair of the Board, the rectors of universities, presidents of university colleges, directors of schools of arts, representatives of adult education, staff members, and student organizations. The Executive Bureau prepares the work of the Board and manages ARES.
- The Orientation Council is composed of external experts. It advises the Board on the higher education system and training offer, aiming to align them with socio-economic, cultural, scientific, artistic, and technological developments.
Advisory Bodies
The three thematic chambers provide the Board with opinions on matters related to research, training offers, study content, and accreditations:
- The University Chamber includes university rectors and members of the bureau. It addresses topics specific to universities, fundamental and applied scientific research, third-cycle studies, and long-cycle programs.
- The University Colleges and Adult Education Chamber brings together presidents of university colleges, a representative of adult education, and bureau members. It focuses on topics specific to university colleges and adult education, applied scientific research, one-cycle programs, and specialization studies.
- The Schools of Arts Chamber includes directors of schools of arts and bureau members. It deals with topics specific to higher arts education, artistic research, and first- and second-cycle artistic studies.
The Standing Committes are composed of members selected for their expertise in the relevant field. They prepare the deliberations and decisions of the ARES Board.