Undergraduate Catalog Archives Archive of Undergraduate Catalog F11-S12 with Spring 2011 Course Updates University Profile Student ServicesThe academic success of individual students is the primary concern of the Dean of Students Office. Different programs address the unique needs of freshmen and transfer students. The Dean, Assistant Deans, and the office staff offer problem solving services to all students with questions or concerns that may affect their campus life.
Students who need information about campus services and policies will find helpful answers at the office located in room 252 of the University Center. University policy interpretation, student behavior code, and code enforcement through university judicial procedures are also responsibilities of the Dean of Students Office.
For additional information or copies of the Student Handbook, a guide to university policies, facilities, and services, call 832-842-6183.
The Student Information and Assistance Center (SIAC) provides information on a variety of campus-related services and activities and serves as a drop-off, delivery, and distribution point for many UH departmental forms and documents. SIAC is funded by student service fees and during fall and spring is open:
For more information or assistance call 832-842-6255.
The Ombudservice is comprised of Designated Problem-Solvers located in each major department of the university who serve as liaisons with other departments and colleges to help facilitate resolution of student problems in the areas of:
Ask for the Designated Problem-Solver in the department or administrative unit or contact the Dean of Students Office at 832-842-6183.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a mature and responsible manner, respect the opinions, rights, and personal property of others, and meet their financial obligations.
Specific policies regarding student life and academic honesty are available in the Dean of Students Office located in the University Center. These policies are published in the Student Handbook available through the Dean of Students Office or at www.uh.edu/dos/hdbk/.
Professors are responsible for the initial enforcement of academic honesty policies, but the responsibility for enforcing student life policies rests with the Dean of Students, the campus police, and the University Hearing Board.
Disciplinary records are confidential and are not released to anyone off campus without the students’ written permission unless subpoenaed.
See the Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements section for more information on student responsibilities.
Persons on the premises of the University of Houston or utilizing its services may be required to furnish proof of identity when requested. Students are required to obtain and show proof of a valid university ID card and present it upon request of a university official.
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the university’s student government and official student representative organization. The SGA works to improve the quality of education and campus life and participates in policy-making decisions by recommending students to sit on various university committees, councils, and boards, and by representing the interests of students to the faculty, administration, and Board of Regents.
These and other functions are carried out through the SGA’s three-branch structure, which includes the Student Senate; the student body president, vice president, and staff; and judicial.
All students benefit from the work of the Student Government Association, and those who choose to become directly involved are provided with learning experiences not gained through classroom instruction.
Students who wish to serve in the Student Government Association or communicate with their student representatives should call the Student Government Association offices at 713-743-5220. The Student Government Association is funded by student service fees. For more information contact www.uh.edu/sga.
Cultivating student learning and development by providing quality programs and services for a diverse campus community.
At the University of Houston there is always something to do no matter what your interests. There are over 400 registered student organizations on campus, and if there is not an organization that matches your interests, the Office of Campus Activities can help you form an organization that does.
Within the 400+ student organizations, there are groups that focus on majors and professional development/networking, politics, volunteer opportunities, academic excellence and honors, socializing, religion, cultural activities, athletics, and many special interest groups.
In Greek Life, forty national sororities and fraternities have chapters affiliated with the university. There are four different Greek Councils – the Interfraternity Council, the Houston Collegiate Panhellenic Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the Multicultural Greek Council. Each Greek organization is involved in a variety of campus and community service projects and sponsors numerous social activities throughout the year. Membership in a fraternity or sorority is a great way to create a support network on campus and make friends for life. Regardless of what kind of experience you are looking for at UH – living on campus, living off, living in a fraternity or sorority house, living at home – it is available in the UH Greek system.
There are seven major fee funded groups within Campus Activities: Activities Funding Board (AFB), the Council of Ethnic Organizations (CEO), Frontier Fiesta Association, Student Homecoming Board, Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP), the Student Government Association, and the Student Video Network (SVN/Channel6). These organizations provide programming and leadership opportunities throughout the academic year. They are responsible for hosting the University of Houston’s traditions and on-campus events including Homecoming, the International Festival, Black History Month, Revolution of Heroes, Diversity Week, Women of the World, Frontier Fiesta, as well as many, many smaller events.
The Campus Activities web site has a handy search engine under “Experience UH.” Contact information and a brief description of all the registered organizations are available. Campus Activities is located in the University Center Underground, 713-743-5180, or visit www.experienceuh.com. In addition, many student organizations have carrel space or offices located in the department.
While all student organizations sponsor programs open to the campus community, the Student Program Board is specifically charged and financed to organize a variety of all-campus programs throughout the year.
Students may elect to join the Student Program Board and work on any number of events, such as:
For information on how to join, call the Student Program Board, 713-743-5210, or visit www.uh.edu/spb.
There are 16 opportunities for music majors and nonmajors to participate in some aspect of musical performance. Included are:
The School of Theatre and Dance also sponsors several important productions each year; participation in all capacities is open to every student through audition. Art and architectural exhibits, student recitals, the Forensic Club, and films also contribute to the cultural development of the members of the college community.
Music performances are offered throughout the city, theatres abound, and exhibits are often presented in many small galleries. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Contemporary Arts Museum contribute to Houston's growing reputation as one of the dynamic art centers in the United States.
The A.D. Bruce Religion Center is the focal point for religious activities on campus. The center maintains office facilities for 11 Charter groups that serve students through regular workshop services, discussion groups, religious retreats, Bible study sessions, and ecumenical programs. The chapels are also available for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and memorial services.
More information is available from:
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Bruce Religion Center Office University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204-3050 713-743-5050 |
The Daily Cougar is the official campus student newspaper; The Houstonian is the official yearbook. Both publications employ student staff regardless of major.
The Student Publications Committee exercises general supervision over The Daily Cougar, The Houstonian, the Student, Staff and Faculty Directory, and Transitions, the annual student magazine.
According to policy adopted by this committee, yearbooks will be held for one calendar year after the date of purchase.
The Department of Campus Recreation provides sports, fitness, recreation, and other wellness related activities on campus for students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
Participation in Campus Recreation activities provides an outlet for students, faculty, and staff to clear their mind, stay in shape, and recharge their spirit. The UH Department of Campus Recreation has many activities to choose from.
Intramural Sports provide an opportunity for students to participate in over 26 different competitive activities. Events for men, women, and co-ed competition are available.
Sport Clubs offer students the opportunity to compete in various sports activities at local, regional, and national levels. Limited funding is available to help cover equipment, uniform, and travel expenses.
Group Exercise classes include aerobics, yoga, cycling, dance, and much more. Personal training and fitness assessments are offered for a minimal fee.
Outdoor Adventure offers indoor climbing, equipment rental, group facilitation, and organized outdoor trips.
Personal training and physical assessments are available services.
Aquatics and Safety offer various learn-to-swim programs as well as First Aid/CPR certification. Lifeguard Training, SCUBA certification, and various trips are also offered.
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) is located on the corner of University Drive and Calhoun Street. This 264,000 square foot facility features:
During the academic semesters the facility is open over 100 hours a week. Reduced hours are offered during semester breaks and university holidays.
For more information stop by the CRWC Welcome Desk on the first floor or call 713-743-PLAY.
To reach the department administrative offices stop by Room 2000 in the CRWC or call 713-743-9500.
Visit our Web site at www.uh.edu/recreation for more detailed information on hours, programs, and services.
See also: UH Wellness (LAS) information.
The University of Houston offers a full range of housing options for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Campus housing is managed as an integral part of a student’s education experience. It is conveniently located and offers many amenities that complement a busy schedule. Room and Board Housing Agreements are available for the academic year, spring only, and summer time periods. Assignments are made based on availability of request, and placement is finalized based on date the completed agreement and initial payment is received.
UH's newest residential facility, Calhoun Lofts, offers graduate and professional students a simple yet glamorous loft to call home right on campus. Students can choose from efficiency, one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments, all with ten-foot ceilings, exposed concrete walls and floors, and granite countertops. Residents will find comfortable rooms with modern appliances, cable television and a Cougar Xpress mini-market available right downstairs for quick groceries. Plus Calhoun Lofts, home to over 900 residents, comes with everything anyone could want in a living space: theatre room, private courtyards, study rooms, computer lab, workout equipment, Sky Lounge, Wi-Fi, and a special events kitchen. The attention to design details is breathtaking. Simply standing in the building evokes a strong sense of Cougar pride.
Cougar Village, the university's newest freshman community, offers unique themed housing to over 1,100 residents to jumpstart their college experience. Freshman can live among others that share their interests, with themes including business, engineering & technology, communication, community service, and honors floors. Residents will also have a role model and advocate close by to support their academic development with our Faculty-in-Residence program.
Moody Towers, frequently called "The Towers," is one of the tallest complexes on campus standing 18 stories high. Built in 1972, the Towers were named after Libbie Sheam Moody, wife of a famous Galveston financier. It is home to over 1,000 UH students. Two Faculty-in-Residence members also reside in each tower to offer support to the residents. Right downstairs is The Fresh Food Company Dining Hall with Executive Chef Tori Bergerson and his staff whipping up delicious meals daily for UH students.
Approximately 800 sophomore and upperclassmen call the Quadrangle home. The Quadrangle, commonly called the "Quad," consists of five coed halls: Bates, Law, Oberholtzer, Settegast and Taub. Residents live in coed floors with suites arranged by gender. Living at the Quad gives students quick access to the Real Food on Campus Dining Hall, a convenience store, WiFi, computer labs, laundry facilities and even a courtyard with grills to hang out with friends. A Faculty-In-Residence member is also available to offer their academic support.
Cambridge Oaks provides stylish apartments, a great range of community events, a supportive environment and a diverse community of potential friends, conveniently located on-campus at the University of Houston. Cambridge Oaks offers a unique combination of independent, self-catered living, with the exciting atmosphere of a vibrant student community and is managed by global student accommodation specialists, Campus Living Villages (CLV). Furniture rental is available and each unit is individually metered for utilities. Students have the option to cook in their kitchen and/or participate in any of the campus meal plans.
Cullen Oaks, located on Cullen between Wheeler and Macgregor, is a partnership between the university and American Campus Communities. Cullen Oaks offers a variety of living plans that ensures each student has a private bedroom in a fully furnished apartment. A utilities package is included as part of the rent, while an additional package is available that includes Ethernet, phone, and cable. Computer rooms, TV lounges, and laundry facilities are located conveniently throughout the complex. The complex has parking and the university provides a shuttle service frequently throughout the day.
Bayou Oaks, located on Calhoun, is a partnership between the university and the American Campus Communities. The 486 bed facility is divided between the townhouse designed for the Greek fraternities and sororities, and the apartments much like Cullen Oaks.
Commuters may also elect to join any of the university's convenient meal plans. The plans eliminate the need to carry cash and offer the flexibility to eat anywhere on campus.
For more information about Residential Life & Housing, contact:
| University of Houston Residential Housing 4161 Wheeler, Rm. 105 Houston, TX 77004 713-743-6000 Out of town calls (toll free): 800-247-7184 FAX Number: 713-743-5998 |
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central standard time
Note: Admission acceptance does not guarantee housing, nor does receipt of a reservation or referral for space in housing guarantee admission to the university.
The Health Center provides treatment of minor illnesses and injury as well as health education for students. Most patients are seen on a walk-in basis; appointments are necessary for specialty clinics: women's clinic, men's clinic, orthopedic clinic, dermatology clinic and psychiatry clinic. Specialty clinics are for enrolled students only. Staff and faculty can be seen in the walk-in clinic. Nominal fees are assessed for lab tests, specialty clinic visits, professional services and surgical procedures. Referrals to medical specialists are available upon request. The Health Center pharmacy sells prescription medications and over-the-counter products at reduced rates.
We are pleased to announce the addition of on-site dental services. All preventative dentistry along with general and other major dental procedures are now available at the Health Center to currently enrolled students. Call 713-743-5151 to schedule an appointment.
The Health Center offers 24-hour Attendant Care Services for physically challenged students living on campus. The program is coordinated by an on-site registered rehabilitation nurse. Participating students reside at Cambridge Oaks.
Health awareness programs offered upon request. For further information on Health Center services or student health insurance, contact Health Center Information at 713-743-5151. If you are experiencing a medical emergency and are on campus, call the UH Police at 713-743-3333. If you are anywhere else, call 911. For after hours non-emergent medical issues, please refer to our website for after hours care and advice at: http://www.uh.edu/admin/hc/.
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The University of Houston offers a student health insurance plan at a reasonable rate. Students may enroll at both the beginning of the fall and spring semesters. Spring enrollment includes summer coverage. Student insurance is available as an option for U.S. students carrying 6 or more credit hours (3 credit hours for summer). Insurance may be obtained by going to the Student Financial Optional fee section of your myUH (PeopleSoft) student account.
Annual, Summer only, Optional Major Medical and Optional Dental coverage are not available on the student fee bill. Enrollment forms must be completed and mailed directly to the insurance company or online at www.macori.com/uh.
Student health insurance is mandatory for international students and is automatically added to the fee bill each fall, spring and summer semester. If an international student with acceptable alternate health insurance coverage wishes to waive the UH student insurance, he or she may do so online at www.uh.edu/admin/hc prior to the deadline shown below. Waiver requests will be accepted only online. No other department is authorized to remove this charge.
The deadline for adding or waiving student health insurance for each fall, spring and summer semester is the Official Reporting Day (ORD) as posted on the academic calendar. This deadline applies to both International and U.S. students. For questions, please go to www.uh.edu/admin/hc or call the Health Center's Student Health Insurance Office at 713-743-5137.
Diagnostic evaluations and treatment for various types of speech, language, and hearing problems are available to students and others in the Houston area.
Services are provided by graduate clinicians under the direct supervision of faculty and staff certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Discounted fees are offered to UH faculty, staff, students, and their dependents.
The clinic is located in the Clinical Research and Services Building, Cullen Boulevard, Entrance 8, and services may be scheduled by calling 713-743-2898.
Vision care services are provided on a fee-for-service basis to the faculty, staff, and students of the entire University of Houston System and the general public. Special reduced fees are available to eligible faculty, staff and all full-time students.
Vision care services include:
An optical service is available to fill optical prescriptions.
Optometry students perform services under the direct supervision of faculty members.
The University Eye Institute is at 505 J. Davis Armistead Building, Entrance 2. The clinic provides services on an appointment basis.
For appointments and additional information, call 713-743-2020.
The UH-PRSC offers psychological services to University of Houston staff and students, as well as to the general public. The center is staffed by clinical psychology doctoral students and faculty from the Department of Psychology. The UH-PRSC is a training facility offering treatment for:
Individual, couple, family, and group treatment approaches are included with emphasis on evidence based psychotherapeutic procedures.
In addition to treatment, the UH-PRSC provides psychological assessment of intellectual, developmental, and personality functions. These services are available to adults, adolescents, and children. Fees for assessment as well as therapy services are based on a sliding scale, thus adjusted for by the client's ability to pay.
There are also several active research projects working out of the UH-PRSC, providing services to the community and working to extend the knowledge base in certain areas of clinical psychology. Among the areas currently studied by active UH-PRSC research teams are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children and adolescents, the effect of marital conflict on children, marital discord/domestic violence, depression, anxiety disorders, serious mental illness and community violence. Lastly, UH-PRSC offers Forensic Psychology Services for cases involving family, civil and criminal law.
The UH-PRSC is located in the Clinical Research Services (CRS) Building on Cullen Boulevard, entrance 8. To obtain more information regarding UH-PRSC research projects, please call 713-743-8600.
To make an appointment for clinic services please call 713-743-8609.
Information about Forensic Psychology Services please call 713-743-8615.
University Career Services (UCS) serves UH students and alumni at all stages of career development. Services include:
Career counselors assist students who are undecided about an academic major, in formulating career goals, and/or in implementing a professional job search.
Complementing these services are state-of-the-art, Internet-based technologies to assist in:
ResumeBank, a computerized resume database, effectively matches students' career interests with employers' hiring needs. It also allows employers to access and search the resume database online. JOBank provides automatic E-mail notification to students about job openings and enables students to apply for jobs online.
Available jobs include part-time and full-time, on-campus and off-campus, internship, and career-level positions. New job listings are received daily.
UCS coordinates more than 350 corporate recruitment visits to the campus each year, enabling students to interview with representatives from local, national, and multi-national firms. Starting salaries received by UH graduates through this service consistently exceed national salary averages in the majority of academic disciplines.
Internships provide UH students the opportunity to explore career fields and to learn through doing. Internships, available for all academic majors, allow students to gain career-related experience before graduation.
UCS conducts over 200 workshops each year. Topics include resume writing, interview skills, mock interviews, job search, career planning, and other career development topics. Workshop flyers are available at UCS and the full workshop schedule may be viewed on the UCS Web site (www.career.uh.edu).
These are some of the services available at UCS to help students advance their career planning and/or job search objectives. UH students are always welcome to visit University Career Services during walk in hours or to contact us by email or telephone to schedule an appointment with a career counselor.
Walk In Office Hours
Fall and Spring Semesters
9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm, Monday and Tuesday
9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Wednesday and Thursday
Summer Semester
9:00 am - 11:00 am & 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday
University Career Services
University of Houston
106 Student
Service Center I
Houston, Texas 77204-3040
Tel: 713/743-5100
Fax: 713/743-5111
www.career.uh.edu
The University of Houston Children's Learning Centers (CLC) provide exemplary early childhood education, for the children of UH faculty, staff and students, by offering a model program tailored to ensure the quality of a child's daily experiences while building a foundation for future learning. The Center has two convenient locations on campus, which are state licensed and accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
The primary focus of the Center is for children to feel safe and secure in a learning environment that fosters respect for cultural diversity and utilizes an eclectic approach to education which allows for optimal growth and development of young children. A child's developmental tasks are to build trust, learn social skills, begin mastery of academic skills, and develop positive self-esteem. In order to best support these tasks, the program strives to provide developmentally appropriate activities, well-trained and consistent staff, and a safe and healthy learning environment.
The center is open Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Enrollment is limited to 221 children, ages 3 months to 5 years. Those interested in learning more about the Children's Learning Centers may visit www.uh.edu/clc.
Children's Learning Centers
832-842-0500
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a variety of services to students including Crisis Intervention, Individual, Couples and Group Counseling, Learning Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessment, Personality Assessment, Career Exploration and Assessment and Outreach Services. CAPS staff consists of licensed psychologists, postdoctoral fellows and advanced graduate trainees in counseling and clinical psychology. Psychology ethics and state law require that these services be confidential except under unusual, well-defined circumstances. All currently enrolled students at the University of Houston are eligible for comprehensive services at CAPS, most of which are free. If you are interested in any of the counseling or assessment services, simply call CAPS at 713-743-5454 to arrange a free intake appointment. An intake appointment usually requires 90 minutes, including time to complete paperwork. Intakes are available throughout the week and can be scheduled at your convenience. The intake is an opportunity for you and a CAPS clinician to determine what kinds of services will best meet your needs. CAPS hours of operation are as follows:
Fall and Spring Semesters
Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Summer Semesters
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
CAPS is located at 226 Student Service Center 1, you may also access more detailed information about our services on our website: www.caps.uh.edu.
Learning and Assessment Services (LAS) is the hub for seven key university programs: Learning Support Services, Challenger Program, Urban Experience Program, Measurement and Evaluation Center, University Testing Services, UH Wellness, and Parent Education Program. Information of these programs follows below.
The mission of LAS is to foster a vibrant, stimulating, and supportive learning environment to promote the success of UH students, the university, and the greater Houston community. LAS identifies needs, provides assessment and evaluation services, promotes outreach activities, and facilitates student learning. LAS consists of seven units with a common goal: superior service to promote student learning.
Learning and Assessment Services
713-743-5434 (phone)
210 Student
Service Center
Web site: www.las.uh.edu
The mission of Learning Support Services (LSS) is to increase graduation rates by improving student academic performance and retention. LSS offers learning strategies counseling and workshops, tutoring, and resource materials to enhance academic performance.
Tutoring:
Walk-in
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Learning styles and strategies assessment, education, and counseling:
LSS provides learning strategies seminars, individual assessment,
learning strategies counseling, and, upon request, supplemental
instructional groups.
Individualized educational plans (as indicated).
Seminars and Workshops on Learning Strategies and academic success.
Graduate Student Support:
LSS supports graduate and professional education with learning strategies counseling and workshops on such topics as the American Psychological Association writing style, scholarly writing, presentations, learning styles and time management.
Faculty Consultation:
Computers, videos, and software may be used for practice and instruction in course work, test preparation, and learning strategies. The library of written materials includes reference books and handouts on learning techniques.
Certification:The LSS tutoring program is certified by the National Association of Developmental Educators. Tutors are certified by the International College Reading and Learning Association.
Learning Support Services
713-743-5411
321 Social
Work Building
Web site: www.las.uh.edu/LSS
The mission of the Challenger Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is to provide support to students who either are first-generation college students, come from economically disadvantaged families, or have a physical disability.
The Challenger Program is designed to assist students in completing a post-secondary education at the University of Houston.
The Challenger Program offers an array of unique programs that are educationally and intellectually enriching. The program helps participants to develop a positive attitude toward academic and personal goals and to balance their lives as college students.
Certification: Tutors are certified by the International College Reading and Learning Association.
Challenger Program
713-743-5420
319 Student
Service Center
www.las.uh.edu/CP
The mission of the Urban Experience Program (UEP) is to provide support to students with exceptional life challenges.
UEP is designed to address the needs of the underrepresented student population and the changing dynamics of the American workforce. The program prepares students for the workforce by identifying ways for the students to combine educational opportunities with valuable internship experiences.
UEP promotes scholarships, community service, and personal and professional development. Mentorship and internship opportunities provide participants with an opportunity to improve their grades and earn a college degree.
Participants are selected on the basis of their demonstrated or potential ability for campus leadership, community service, and academic achievement. The selection process includes consideration of the following: an application, an essay, an interview with both candidates and their parents or guardians, demonstrated financial need, and exceptional life challenges in pursuing higher education. Participants must be full-time, degree-seeking UH students who contractually agree to abide by the terms of the program and participate in all evaluation activities.
Urban Experience Program
713-743-6032
250G Oberholtzer
Hall
www.las.uh.edu/UEP
The mission of the Measurement and Evaluation Center (MEC) is to promote excellence through evaluative services. Services include administration of university faculty/course evaluations, design of research and survey methodologies, instrumentation, data analysis, program evaluation, exam scoring, and consultation for outcome assessment. The center also forges public-private partnerships with Houston business and non-profit organizations.
Goals
Faculty/Course Evaluation
MEC offers consultation and design of evaluation questionnaires. At the conclusion of each semester, MEC processes all course evaluations, generates individual faculty reports, and provides various statistical reports for colleges or departments.
Exam Scoring
MEC scores most of the university-scheduled course examinations. The center can generate reports such as student score reports and item analyses according to the instructor's specifications. Exams received by 2 p.m. are available for pick-up after 9 a.m. the following business day.
Electronic Gradebook
The electronic gradebook is helpful to professors who teach large classes. MEC merges test and quiz grades on the class roster and provides the gradebook to professors. Following each exam, professors receive an updated gradebook file and a list of non-matched students to aid in file clean-up.
Focus Groups
MEC provides trained focus group leaders for the university community and external entities. Staff assist in developing the script and compile a report summarizing the findings.
Program Evaluation
MEC offers assessment and evaluation services to assist organizations in evaluating their goals, objectives, and performance outcomes.
Survey Research
MEC offers consultation with design and administration of survey research projects. MEC can assist with the development of customized scannable forms for all types of projects, as well as the administration of large-scale, university-wide and community surveys.
Accomplishments in Search of Excellence
Forms Scanned
MEC performs a large volume of scanning for various constituencies on and off campus. This includes scanning for academic, research, and administrative purposes, as well as for other university/community support, averaging 41,000 documents per month.
Major Projects
MEC has coordinated the administration of a number of major surveys and focus group projects for the University of Houston and greater Houston communities.
Measurement and Evaluation Center
713-743-5440
206 Student
Service Center
Web site: www.las.uh.edu/MEC
The mission of University Testing Services (UTS) is to provide comprehensive testing and assessment services through administration of institutional, diagnostic, psychological, academic, and professional licensure examinations..
UTS offers institutional tests for prospective and enrolled students, including the Institutional SAT, Institutional TOEFL, Miller Analogies Test (MAT), SPEAK test, and the TExES Qualifier examination.
University Testing Services
713-743-5444
200 Student
Service Center
Web site: www.las.uh.edu/UTS
The mission of UH Wellness, a campus-wide education and prevention program, is to promote healthy choices and a healthier, safer learning environment.
Provide quality outreach programs, education, and support including:
UH Wellness offers outreach and educational programs for the campus and community. It also provides referral information and resources on a wide range of health topics including stress management , alcohol, drugs, and sexual health. The department cosponsors large-scale prevention campaigns including Alcohol Awareness Month, the Texans' War on Drugs, Red Ribbon Week, Safer Sex Awareness Week, Eating Disorders Awareness Day, the Great American Smokeout, and the Safe Spring Break Campaign. The department also involves student peer educators in the development and implementation of service learning projects.
The Peer Education Program offers students the opportunity to provide prevention and wellness education activities and workshops to their peers. Peer educators are trained in a three-credit hour course led by the UH Wellness program director. They may test to become certified peer educators upon course completion.
The peer educators are certified through the National Bacchus and Gamma Peer Educator Program.
UH Wellness
See also: Campus Recreation and Wellness Center information.
The mission of the Parent Education Project (PEP) is to enhance the lives of at-risk children and families in the Greater Houston area.
PEP has been a successful grant-funded project of the University of Houston for over 30 years. It provides three programs: (1) Families CAN, (2) Relatives As Parents Program, and (3) Family Based Alternatives Project.
Families CAN is a parent-to-parent service for families of children (up to 18 years) who have physical/medical disabilities and/or chronic illness and who meet the Texas Department of Health's definition of children with special health care needs. Families CAN provides casework services for more than 275 children and their families each year. Others are helped with information about available resources.
Caseworkers are themselves parents or family members of a child with special health care needs and understand the families' struggles. Parents are educated, supported, and empowered regarding the process of obtaining resources for their child.
The program also offers a support group, resource information, a quarterly newsletter, a transition workgroup, and information about resources and enrichment activities for the children served by the program. Referrals to Families CAN may be made by the child's family, school, or any service provider.
Funded by: Texas Department of Health/Children with Special Health Care Division.
Relatives as Parents Program (R.A.P. Program)
713-743-5491
Today, the number of grandparents and relatives raising their kin-children is exploding. This program provides information, referral, and support services for grandparents and relatives raising children. RAPP runs three support groups for relative parents: (1) Houston's Third Ward area, (2) Clear Lake and nearby areas, and (3) Spring/Kingwood area. The program serves approximately 200 children per year.
Funded by: a grant from the Brookdale Foundations, with in-kind support form UH-LAS.
Family-based Alternatives/Every Child Project
713-743-5614
This project is a part of a statewide effort to create new opportunities for children with disabilities now living in institutional settings in Texas. The contract between EveryChild, Inc. and the University of Houston assists in developing a system of family-based alternatives for children and families in the southeast Texas area. Research confirms (1) that children with developmental disabilities do best in a home-based setting as long as the family is adequately supported with resources and (2) that enduring relationships are vital to healthy development. Financial resources are becoming more available for families. This project joins parents and certified community-based agencies to facilitate children's return to their own family or to a qualified Support Family that shares in their upbringing, on either a full- or part-time basis. The Family-based Alternatives Project offers a new choice for families and a new life for children.
Funded by: a contract with EveryChild, Inc., Austin, from their contract with Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Internships and Student Placements:
The UH-PEP accepts a limited number of student placements in its programs. Its first commitment is to students of the University of Houston. Supervision is provided by the Project Director, Angie Grindon, LCSW, LPC.
Parent Education Project
713-743-5491
301 Student
Service Center
Web site: www.las.uh.edu/PEP
The International Student and Scholar Services Office provides counseling and advising for international students and scholars on issues related to government regulations and/or differences in customs and cultures. The office meets the university's responsibility for compliance with U. S. Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. Department of State regulations. The office verifies and completes letters, certificates, government documents, and forms for students who need to continue their stay at the university. All nonimmigrant visa students may apply to the International Student and Scholar Services Office for financial assistance through Texas Public Education Grant awards and scholarship programs. Each semester, the office staff plans and implements check-in services and a special orientation program. The office also provides opportunities for international students and scholars to establish a meaningful relationship with an American family, called an international friendship family.
For further information about International Student and Scholar Services, call 713-743-5065. The Web site is www.issso.uh.edu/.
The Veterans' Services Office (VSO) is an ADA compliant facility which serves veterans, their spouses, and dependents. It works with the University Registrar's Office and the Veterans' Administration to help students initiate and resolve problems with veterans' benefits. Counseling and advising on V.A. benefits Chapter 30, 31, 35, 1606/07 and Hinson-Hazelwood Act are available. The office assists in initiating referrals for tutorial services payable under the G.I. bill and has information on V.A. work-study and state veteran's benefits. It also serves as a referral agent for the Center for Students with DisABILITIES (CSD), Learning and Assessment Services (LAS), UH Career Services, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). VSO also provides programs and activities throughout the year for this special population. These are just a few of our annual programs:
For more information call 713-743-5490, or go to the office in the University Center, room 268.
The Center for Students with DisABILITIES (CSD) provides a wide range of accommodations and support services to University of Houston students who have any type of temporary or permanent health impairments, physical limitations, psychiatric disorders, learning disabilities, or sensory impairments.
CSD helps to ensure that qualified students who have disabilities are provided equal educational opportunities at UH. CSD staff serve as liaisons between students and faculty, administrators, and community agencies. Advocacy services are also provided.
Upon receipt of required documentation from appropriate health care provider(s), CSD staff recommend the most appropriate academic accommodations for students. Some of the individualized accommodations and services provided to students may include, but not be limited to:
The University of Houston strives to maintain an accessible campus for students who have disabilities. Accessible parking, curb cuts, ramps, automatic doors, Braille signs, and low elevator buttons are just a few examples of campus accessibility features.
The M.D. Anderson Library currently has three computers in the Academic Research Center equipped with assistive technology, including a Kurzweil reading machine and a text magnifier.
Several residence halls and apartment complexes have accessible rooms. Attendant Care Services can be arranged through the Student Health Center.
For more information, please call or write:
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The University of Houston Department of Public Safety is a multiservice organization whose mission is to ensure the safety and security of persons and property on the campus.
The department's police officers are commissioned by the Board of Regents and licensed as peace officers through the State of Texas after receiving state-certified training in the duties and responsibilities of a Texas peace officer.
In addition to traditional police services, the department offers crime prevention workshops, on-campus escorts, and assistance with starting disabled vehicles. The philosophical focus of the department is the belief that only through police-community teamwork can the campus remain safe and secure for everyone. Emergency/Information call boxes and telephones are located throughout the university to provide citizens with direct immediate access to the services of their police officers.
The University Department of Public Safety Building is located at 3869 Wheeler at Scott Street.
For all nonemergency purposes call 713-743-0600. Additional information can be located on the World Wide Web www.uh.edu/admin/police.
Individuals or organizations desiring to host on-campus special events that require police services must utilize University of Houston police officers.
For additional information, call University Center Reservations at 713-743-5287 or the police special events area at 713-743-0814.
Under unique circumstances and with the permission of the chief of police, visiting dignitaries will be allowed to have special police present.
http://www.uh.edu/police/special_events.html
Fire Marshal's Office, a division of the Department of Public Safety, supports prevention, planning and response. Everyone on campus has a responsibility to prevent fires and injuries, to plan for emergencies, and to respond according to the emergency plan.
Specific responsibilities include:
Additional information may be obtained at the University Police Building
or by calling
713-743-1635.
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The University has adopted a parking and traffic program to create an orderly traffic flow and equitable parking conditions on campus. Your personal safety, the recognition of others' needs, campus appearance, and applicable laws were considerations in the formulation of these regulations. To park on the University of Houston property you must have a permit, unless you park at meters, visitor lots, or the University Hilton Hotel garage. Purchasing a permit does not guarantee a parking place but allows you to park if space is available.
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on UH property must register that vehicle with Parking and Transportation Services. Authorized university vehicles and equipment are exempt.
http://www.uh.edu/parking_enforcement/
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The University of Houston Department of Public Safety (UHDPS) has a fully functional Security Unit which works in conjunction with commissioned Police Officers, to enhance overall safety of the campus. As UHDPS police officers patrol the campus, the University's Security Unit is also on the lookout for suspicious activities or emergency situations.
The Security Officers are hired, trained and supervised by the University Police Department and are assigned to the University as well as System-wide units, who contract for, and fund the positions.
Departments or colleges interested in hiring Security Officers can contact the Security Services Unit.
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Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health & Safety's efforts are directed at reducing and managing hazards at the university through its programs in Biological Safety, Environmental Protection, Chemical Safety, and Radiation Safety.
For Emergencies, call 911 or UH Police at 713-743-3333.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact EHS at 713-743-5858 or send questions via fax to 713-743-8035.
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The mission of the Emergency Management Bureau at the University of Houston is to coordinate and facilitate effective campus disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response and recovery activities to minimize the impacts of emergencies on the campus community, facilities, and environment. Through the use of the five phase program activity for:
...all incidents, emergencies or disasters which may impact the University or its personnel.
Ultimately, the purpose of emergency management is to increase the University's capabilities to respond to the hazards that threaten the campus, all the while, preventing or reducing the impact of the hazards on the campus community. The purpose of the University of Houston's Emergency Management Bureau is to coordinate the activities of various departments responsible for continued operations during disasters, coordinate the activities of various departments responsible for continued operations during disasters, coordinate inter-local agencies, communicate with state and federal agencies, and provide education and training.
The University of Houston is committed to the welfare of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our emergency management program is designed to respect this commitment; to maximize human safety; to minimize hazards; to preserve university property; to restore normal working conditions; and to assure responsive communications within the university community and to our surrounding neighborhoods, the broader City of Houston community.
Additional information on Emergency Management at the University of Houston please, visit the website at www.uh.edu/emergency or by calling 832-842-5503.
Catalog Publish Date: August 18, 2011
This Page Last Updated: August 3, 2011
Effective Date of Archive: August 20, 2012
