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Teaching

Support your teaching mission with resources related to technology, writing, the libraries, and instructional support.

Faculty and Departmental Instructional Support (FDIS)

Provides professional support services to the faculty community with guidance in the use of technology needed in the online environment as well as in the traditional classroom.

Innovative Teaching

FDIS provides faculty with funding and resources to develop innovative teaching. Examples include the Teaching Innovation Program (TIP) grant; Active Learning Classroom (ALC); Flipped Classroom.

Learning Opportunities

FDIS provides consultations, workshops, and knowledge base services for Blackboard, Turningpoint, Turnitin, Blackboard Collaborate, Respondus.

UH Writing Center

Writing Center staff can assist in designing discipline-specific writing assignments that effectively communicate expectations, developing rubrics that ensure workable feedback and reduce the grading workload, and training TAs on an individual and departmental basis.

UH Libraries

UH Libraries offers teaching support, borrowing and collections assistance, and research services.

Follett Discover

The UH Campus Store offers Follett Discover which makes it easier for faculty to discover, research, and adopt course materials all in one place.

University Information Technology

UIT offers classroom equipment, telephone service, and video conferencing assistance.

Dean of Students

The DoS aims to help students chart a path toward success, overcoming barriers as they arise and ensuring that the proper support services are being utilized as needed. Faculty and staff can refer students to the Dean of Students office or advocacy@uh.edu.

Faculty Awards

The Office of the Provost is proud to sponsor a number of awards for faculty, with the vision of promoting and recognizing excellence at UH.

Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center

Provides individual and departmental consultation and assistance to faculty and staff regarding student ADA accommodations and disability-related issues. Some services and resources include a dedicated testing center, adaptive equipment, and computer labs.

Veteran Services

Veteran Services can assist faculty by providing resources and support to veteran students in order to foster success in their academic, personal, and career goals.

Center for Student Advocacy and Community

The Center for Student Advocacy and Community reduces barriers that inhibit academic and personal success by identifying areas of need, providing connections to resources, and supporting student-led programs and initiatives that strengthen our community.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS supports students experiencing stress, sadness, anxiety and depression. Counselors are available to meet with students to address their needs and help them regain balance. Other resources for students and the entire University community can be found on the CoogsCARE website.

Women and Gender Resource Center

The Women and Gender Resource Center promotes gender equity, gender justice, and student success at UH through advocacy, education, empowerment, and support services.

Cougar Initiative to Engage (CITE)

Cougar Initiative to Engage (CITE) is a five-year Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) to improve student learning through community and co-curricular engagement.