SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – The University of Notre Dame's athletic department says it plans to form a council for fans that's meant to help improve experiences at games.

The South Bend Tribune (http://bit.ly/1csthh0 ) reports the council will include students, alumni and non-alumni members. Applications are being accepted for the 2015-16 academic year.

The council will meet quarterly. Meetings will focus on topics regarding fan engagement and feature Notre Dame coaches and athletics officials as guest speakers.