In conformity with Article VI, Section 3, of the Bylaws of the Inter-University Council of Ohio (IUC), the following standing committees are determined by the Council: (1) Provosts, (2) Business and Finance Officers, (3) Student Affairs, (4) Government Relations Representatives, (5) Human Resources, (6) Campus Legal Counsel, (7) Chief Information Officers, (8) Inclusive Excellence, (9) Media Relations, and (10) IUC Purchasing Group.

IUC hosts the committee meetings on a regular basis, either monthly or quarterly, to discuss higher education issues relevant to their groups, to provide support and information, and to share best practices across the state. Standing committees may have subcommittees that meet regularly to collaborate on issues pertaining to the subcommittee.