The Office of Emergency Management hosted a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training in February, where attendees learned the basics of thunderstorm development, the fundamentals of a storm structure, how to identify potential severe weather features, and how to report severe weather to the National Weather Service.
A&F in Action
November 2024 - A&F Makes Presence Known at NACAS C3X Annual Conference
The Division of Administration and Finance was well represented at the 2024 National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) C3X Annual Conference & Expo in Kissimmee, Florida.
The annual conference and expo provided more than 1,000 leaders in higher education and NACAS Business Partners the opportunity to come together to forge meaningful connections and share knowledge with each other. This year’s theme, ‘Leading Back to Our Future’ showcased a change from reactive survival mode to proactive leadership.
This year, two A&F members, Deborah Huebler, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services, and Dr. Esmeralda Valdez, Executive Director of University Services, were among the seven honored with the inaugural 2024 Cornerstone of the Profession Award which recognizes NACAS members who have demonstrated a profound investment in their institutions and to the auxiliary services profession, including a commitment to volunteer leadership with NACAS spanning at least a decade.
Additionally, Valdez, and Dr. Emily Messa, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President for Administration, were sworn into the NACAS National Board of Directors. Valdez was sworn in as the South Regionale Representative, while Messa is the NACAS Foundation Board President.
A&F leaders were also instrumental in sharing information on some of the technology, programs, and services that have been successfully implemented at the University of Houston to improve and enhance the service experience.
Messa presented ‘AI, Robots, Ghost Kitchens, Student Learning Outcomes and Automation: What are the Next Big Ideas for Campus Dining and Catering?’ session along with Texas Tech Associate Vice President of Auxiliary Services, Patrick Albritton.
Messa also presented alongside UH Higher Education Leadership and Policy Studies (HELPS) Professor Dr. Dave A. Louis and several UH HELPS graduate students, on, ‘Leveraging On-Campus Graduate Programs for the Auxiliary Workforce of the Future.’
Neil Hart, Assistant Vice President of Parking and Transportation, led a solo session, ‘How the University of Houston Has Embraced Technology to Advance Parking and Transportation’ and shared how his department has used technology to work more efficiently and provide enhanced services for faculty, staff, and students.
DaNesha Allen, Senior Director of Auxiliary Services joined Tom Strange, President & CEO of Revenue Vision to lead a panel titled, ‘Improved Contract/Vendor Relations with Data Analytics. A&F has been using Revenue Vision as its enterprise contract management solution for many years. Allen also received recognition for achieving her CASP (Certified Auxiliary Services Professional) Certification.
Rounding out the presentations was Huebler who co-led the session, ‘You’ve Implemented Equitable Access. Now What?’ alongside Michael Moore, Affiliate Research Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire.
August 2024 - National Night Out
UHPD had an amazing time attending the Silvia Trevino,Harris County Constable Precinct 6 National Night Out Event in August! It was a fantastic opportunity for UHPD to connect with the community, and foster relationships that strengthened neighborhood ties. Let’s keep building a safer and more connected community together!
May 2024 - A&F Supports Commencement Ceremonies
Commencement season has come and gone at the University of Houston, and departments from Administration and Finance were once again pivotal in ensuring the ceremonies went smoothly.
Departments like Copy & Print, the UH Campus Store, Parking & Transportation, the University of Houston Police Department, and Campus Safety were instrumental before, during, and after commencement. Their hard work allowed new Coog graduates, their families, and friends a safe and joyous commencement ceremony.
View the Commencement Photo Gallery to see how these departments assisted with UH’s commencement ceremonies.
May 2024 - UHPD Attends PLECET Conference
UHPD Crime Prevention Officer Felipe Gutierrez represented the department at Atlanta, Georgia’s 2024 PLECET (Professionalizing Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training) Conference. Attendees learned about the best and most promising community outreach practices and resources while networking with other law enforcement professionals working in similar roles across the nation.
“I learned a lot and what I brought back to the department is not only a network of connections from across the United States, but also the importance of community engagement. Proactive efforts to build positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus community,” said Gutierrez. “By actively engaging with the community, department strives to enhance campus safety, prevent crime, and build a strong sense of community ownership and responsibility for campus security.”
April 2024 - UHPD Takes Part in Teal Resource Fair
The University of Houston Police Department spent time tabling at the UH Goes Teal Resource Fair an event that recognizes Sexual Awareness Month. UHPD joined over 20 campus and community partners in sharing their resources and connecting with the UH community.
March 2024 - UHPD Chief Ceaser Moore Attends the World Police Summit in Dubai
UHPD Chief Ceaser Moore attended the World Police Summit 2024 in Dubai. The event served as a platform for creating new business opportunities and facilitating networking among leading minds in the industry. Conference attendees heard from law enforcement professionals from across the globe and had the opportunity to view the latest technological advancements in law enforcement.
"Training is a continuous endeavor for professionals. The World Police Summit offered the most current strategies regarding drones, crime prevention, and other topics. It was very enlightening to learn about the newest drone capabilities and platforms since Dubai Police are seen as a world leader in such technology,” UHPD Chief Moore said.
“For instance, their goal is to have drones autonomously on the scene of events the rough their city in 60 seconds. Their current on-scene response time is approximately 2 minutes. Seeing drones used in such a capacity offers ideas for consideration.”
February 2024 - Skywarn Spotter Training
February 2024 - Environmental Health & Safety Observes Lab Safety Week
Lab Safety Awareness Week is an annual event held in February that fosters the opportunity to recognize the efforts of laboratory health and safety programs. In 2024, Lab Safety Week fell on February 12-14. The Environmental Health & Safety department observed Lab Safety Week by hosting meet and greets across campus to answer questions, provide pertinent safety information, and quiz students on lab safety. Visit Campus Snapshots to look at EHS’s Lab Safety Week in pictures.