Administration and Finance

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

Highlights

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  UH Dining Celebrates Lunar New Year

  The Lunar New Year celebration was a partnership between UH Dining Services, the Institute for Global Engagement, the UH Residence Halls Association, Lambda Delta Psi Sorority, the Chinese American Language and Culture Organization at UH, the Chinese Student & Scholar Association, the Vietnamese Student Association, and Dr. Melody Yunzi Li, UH assistant professor of Chinese. Read more about UH Dining's Lunar New Year celebration.

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  Facilities Services Leadership Update

  Facilities Services is proud to present the leadership team behind the daily operations including Campus Services, Utility Operations, Lab Services, General Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Campus Construction Services, Cougar Access Control Services and the Instructional Sites – Sugar Land, Katy, and Technology Bridge. Learn more about the leadership team.
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  Meet the A&F Communications Council

  Many departments encompass the Division of Administration and Finance, and from each one, a team member is chosen to represent them in the A&F Communications Council. To see the complete list of council representatives.

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  Get to Know Your Building Coordinator

  Do you know your Building Coordinator? The start of the spring semester is the opportune time to learn who your Building Coordinator is for the building(s) you may occupy. Each building is assigned building coordinators who becomes the point of contact to help facilitate building communications, support facility capital planning, and represent user needs within building.

  Facilities/Construction Management facilitates the Building Coordinator Program and maintains the Building Coordinators list where you can find out who your building coordinator is.

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  Bikeep Pilot Program Launches on Campus

  The University of Houston is now home to two Bikeep smart bike parking stations. The state-of-the-art innovative bicycle rack enables secure parking and deters bicycle thefts. The stations at Butler Plaza and the University Lofts are free for the campus community. The only requirement is that the user’s bicycle must be registered with Parking and Transportation. Read more about the Bikeep pilot program and how it landed on campus.
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  CERT Training Educates Faculty and Staff in Disaster Preparedness

  Each Friday for seven weeks during the fall semester, faculty and staff members took a three-hour CERT disaster preparedness course. In the eighth week, the CERT participants tested their newfound knowledge in a mock emergency exercise. Learn more about this semester's CERT training class and how you can take the next disaster preparedness course.
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  UH Health Launches the UH Family Care Center

  UH Health has launched the UH Family Care Center, providing comprehensive, affordable healthcare to the local community, including faculty, staff, and students. The center accepts most major insurance plans, including BCBS Health Select of Texas (UH Benefits Plan) & Medicare. The center is conveniently located on campus at Health 2, Suite 1001E, and is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. with same-day appointments available. Call 832-UHCARES to book an appointment.
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  Cougar Textbook Access Program Brings Savings to Students

  The University of Houston Cougar Textbook Access Program (CTAP) is an exciting digital rental program that provides students access to course materials on or before the first day of class, at significant savings, over purchasing new retail course materials. First piloted in Spring 2022, almost 27,000 students saved an average of 36-54 percent off new retail pricing. Learn more about CTAP and how it’s expanding on campus.
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  Stay Cougar S.A.F.E. Websites Relaunches

  September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month, and for the Division of Administration and Finance, it coincides with the official relaunch of the Stay Cougar S.A.F.E. website. The acronym S.A.F.E stands for Safety, Awareness, Friendship, and Education, and it’s what the website aims to accomplish. Learn more about the relaunch of this campus safety website.
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  Department of Campus Safety Launches Five-Year Strategic Plan

  On July 27, the Department of Campus Safety launched its new strategic plan for the next five years. Assistant Vice Chancellor/Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety, Kelly Boysen, presented the new strategic plan to the staff members of Campus Safety during their Campus Safety Reimagined breakfast in order to share the roadmap for the next five years. Read more about the five-year strategic plan.
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  Revised Key Dates for FY 2022-2023

  The University of Houston & University of Houston System key dates calendar for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 has been revised. The calendar provides deadlines and submission instructions for administrative and financial activities for the end of fiscal year 2022 and beginning of fiscal year 2023. The revised calendar can be found on the Finance Calendars & Schedules page.

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  UHPD 2023 Winter Leadership Retreat

  The UHPD Winter Leadership Retreat is an annual event for UHPD supervisors and managers to come together to reflect on the previous year's lessons, accomplishments, and to discuss important topics that will shape the direction of the department in the coming year. Read more to learn about what topics UHPD discussed in their retreat.
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  UHPD Receives Cryptocurrency Investigative Training by the FBI

  UHPD officers attended a cryptocurrency investigations training session hosted by FBI Houston. It featured instructors from Chainalysis who conducted a "Cryptocurrency Investigations for the Front Line" training. The training aimed to equip law enforcement teams with the skills necessary to recognize cryptocurrency use by suspects while in the field, conducting search warrants, and during arrest scenarios. Learn more about UHPD’s recent training session.

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  Former UHPD Chief Honored with Challenge Coin

  The University of Houston Police Department recently honored its former Chief of Police, Malcolm Davis, with a challenge coin for his dedicated service. The challenge coin is a special recognition of Chief Davis' leadership and contributions to the department and the University. Read more about Chief Davis and the recognition paid to him.
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  UHPD Sets Schedule for Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Training

  The University of Houston has released the 2023 schedule for its Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) trainings. UHPD will host the course once a month. The course is held in the M.D. Anderson Library Rockwell Pavilion from 9 – 11 a.m. and is designed and built on the Avoid, Deny Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004. Learn more about CRASE and view the calendar of upcoming CRASE training sessions.

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  HR Impacts Student Success via Internship Bootcamp

  Human Resources partnered with the University of Houston's College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics to impact student success via an Internship Bootcamp. Dr. Nikki Duncan, EdD, Director of Talent Acquisition & Development, spoke to a group of Natural Sciences and Mathematics students at the Bootcamp about building an effective resume. Duncan also moderated a panel discussion with industry leaders as they gave information to the students about what makes a successful intern.

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  New Discount Program Coming Soon to HR Power Up 

  Just in time for the holidays, HR POWER UP is excited to announce that faculty and staff now have access to a new discount program. PerkSpot is a one-stop online shop with exclusive discounts that can save you money on a variety of national and local products. It’s free and optimized for use on any device. Start saving by signing up at uh.perkspot.com.
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  Facilities/Construction Management Focuses on ADA Compliance

  Facilities/Construction Management continues to create an environment of accessibility by ensuring appropriate standards for new construction with regards to the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).To help address areas on campus that are not directly tied to an active construction project but might need a compliance assessment, Facilities/Construction Management manages a conservative yearly budget to help with these requests. Learn more about F/CM efforts to be ADA compliant.
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  FIXIT Service Requests Update Simplifies the Process

  In August, the FIXIT Service Request system received a major upgrade. Facilities/Construction Management changed from the software that was over a decade old to a new software. This transformative change is now more intuitive than ever before.The requester can easily see icons to identify the category for the type of request they would like to submit. Although there is new software, there are still the traditional 4 Ways to FIXIT including phone, email, text and now the upgraded service request system. Read more about the FIXIT changes.

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  New Fresh, Healthy Meal and Snack Option Coming to UH

  New Farmer’s Fridge machines have arrived to the Student Center South and UH at Sugar Land. Farmer’s Fridge is a smart refrigerated fridge stocked with fresh, healthy meals and snacks. Examples of what you might find include salads, grain bowls, breakfast items, and more!
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  UH Dining Services Upcoming Events & Reminders

  UH Dining Services has exciting activities and events planned for the spring semester. For a limited time, McAllister’s Deli will feature a Tomato Basil Soup, and Mondo Subs will sling a Bocadillo de Pollo. To stay connected with the latest activities and promotions, hours of operation, and daily dining commons menus, visit dineoncampus.com/uh.
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  UH Population Health and HR POWER UP to launch #WALK30

  UH Population Health and HR Power Up Employee Wellness will join forces to mark next month’s National Heart Health Month observance with #WALK30, a new initiative that encourages people to walk 30 minutes a day! At noon on Feb. 8th, they invite UH faculty and staff to join them to relax, stretch, and enjoy the beautiful UH campus. Visit fithouston.org for more information on the #WALK30 campaign and to hear why our very own President Khator has thrown in her support.
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  Bolster Email Security with ZixMail

  Did you know? The University of Houston allows employees to send and receive secure emails via ZixMail. The platform makes it easy to securely send and receive confidential information to anyone and provides end-to-end encryption to protect emails and attachments with a single click. ZixMail is available to all faculty, staff, and students across the UH System. Learn more about ZixMail and how you can take advantage of it.

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  Parking and Transportation Spring Semester Reminders

  This is a reminder from Parking and Transportation that all parking permits are now virtual. Physical permits and stickers are no longer valid. Every permit holder must ensure that the vehicle they bring to campus is the ‘active’ vehicle on the permit. Learn more about how to verify the active vehicle on a parking permit.
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  Save the Date for the Auxiliary Services Town Hall

  Check out the latest updates on UH Dining, Campus Store, vending, and more during the Spring 2023 Auxiliary Services Town Hall on Wednesday, February 1st from 2-3 p.m. Visit UH Auxiliary Services to learn more.
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  HR to offer CDD Training

  In 2023, Human Resources will offer Coaching, Discipline & Documentation training beginning February 15, through June 21, on every 3rd Wednesday of each month. After the June training, the next and last training of 2023 will be on October 18. The training is 2 hours and is designed for those in managerial roles to effectively develop their employees through coaching, management, and, when applicable, discipline.
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  Public Art UHS Announces Yardworks 2023 Artist

  YardWorks, a collaboration between Public Art UHS and the UH School of Art, offered a $20,000 commission to Austin-based artist Gabrielle Constantine to create a site-specific work for the Louise J. Moran Fine Arts Courtyard at the University of Houston. YardWorks seeks to give early career artists their first experience making work for the public realm. Learn more about this endeavor from Public Art.
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  Cougar Red Fridays

  Reminder alert: If you wear a red shirt on Friday, you can get an all-you-can-eat lunch for $6 at Cougar Woods Dining Commons or the Moody Towers Dining Commons.
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  Facilities in Review Magazine

  The latest edition highlights awards and recognition that Facilities/Construction Management has achieved. Some of the features in this edition include how Project Management software revolutionizes customer service and a look at the new facilities team for labs and research, to name a few. Read the ‘Facilities in Review’ magazine to learn more.

Accolades

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  Congrats to A&F Cougar Cudos Honorees!

  Cougar Cudos goes to Anthony Carpenter from the Purchasing Department, to Sheena John from Tax Accounting, to Brooke Kaiser from University Services, and Tiffany Taylor-Denson from the Department of Business Affaris.t

  To nominate a fellow Staff member and learn more about Cougar Cudos.

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  Dr. Emily Messa appointed to NACAS Foundation Board

  Dr. Emily Messa, Senior Associate Vice President for Administration, was appointed Vice President for the NACAS Foundation Board. The Foundation's Board of Directors work hand in hand with the NACAS Board of Directors to establish the foundation's goals and objectives.
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  Esmeralda Valdez named NACAS Volunteer of the Year, joins Board of Directors

  Esmeralda Valdez, Executive Director of University Services, was named National Association of College Auxiliary Services Volunteer of the Year. Valdez received the award at the NACAS C3X 2022 Annual Conference & Expo, held in Las Vegas. The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes a member who has demonstrated exceptional volunteer work at the regional and/or national level. Additionally, Valdez was appointed to the NACAS South and National Board of Directors.
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  UH Dining Scores High Remarks in Recent Survey

  Congratulations to the University of Houston Dining department as it made CollegeXpress list for Best Food on Campus. The list recognized the colleges and universities whose students rated the food as excellent in a recent survey.
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  Alexcis Mendoza Wins Chartwells President’s Circle Award

  Congratulations to UH Dining and Chartwells District Marketing Manager Alexcis Mendoza on being awarded the Chartwells President’s Circle Award for her outstanding contributions to ‘Living the Brand. Read more about Mendoza and Chartwells President’s Circle Award.
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  Dr. Emily Messa Selected for Fulbright Specialist Roster

  Congratulations to Dr. Emily Messa, University of Houston System Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Vice President for Administration, on being recommended for the Fulbright Specialist Roster for a four-year term. Read more about Dr. Messa's selection to the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
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  F/CM Employee Excellence Awards

  Facilities/Construction Management has recognized department team members who contributed to the success of the academic year. For the first time in two years the recognitions were in person. The inaugural Strategic Teams were acknowledged for the projects they proposed in 2021. The 2022 Strategic Teams were also announced. Read more about Facilities/Construction Management's forum.

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  Ginger Walker Presents at the Annual PRIMR Conference

  Ginger Walker, Director, Emergency Management with the Office of Emergency Management, presented to the Preparedness Response Innovation Mitigation Recovery (PRIMR) Conference at the University of North Texas on March 7th. Read more here!
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  Meet Roland Shaw, Payroll's New Executive Director

  Roland Shaw, the new executive director of payroll, has a wealth of experience that he brings to the role. Shaw graduated from TSU with an Economics degree and began his professional career with the Houston Independent School District. Read more here!
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  Allen DeForde Wins TPTA Parking Employee Award

  Parking and Transportation Services Assistant Director Allen DeForde is the 2022 Parking Employee Award of Excellence winner from the Texas Parking and Transportation Association (TPTA). The announcement was made at TPTA’s annual conference in April. Read more here!

Departments

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  Campus Safety

  University of Houston is committed to ensuring a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and all visitors to our campus.
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  Equal Opportunity Services

  The Office of Equal Opportunity Services acts on behalf of the University as a neutral fact finder that enforces the University’s Equal Opportunity Policies.
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  Facilities/Construction Management

  Facilities Planning and Construction delivers exceptional and enduring projects that maximize value and support the University's Tier One strategic initiatives through superior facilities planning and project management services.
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  Office of Finance

  The Office of Finance is the source for all financial information, training, reports and policies at the University of Houston. All finance-related forms, calendars and references can be found here.
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  Houston Public Media

  Houston Public Media is a service of the University of Houston and supported with financial gifts from the community. Houston Public Media combines broadcast and digital assets to serve residents of Southeast Texas with quality local news and entertainment, as well as national programming from NPR and PBS. With a combined weekly audience of more than 1.5 million, Houston Public Media is committed to delivering content that expands minds and possibilities with trusted information.

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  Human Resources

  To attract, develop, motivate, and retain a diverse and engaged workforce committed to supporting and enhancing the mission of the University.  We accomplish this through providing Tier One customer service and partnering with the UHS community to maximize the potential of our greatest asset- Our Employees.
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  Police Operations

  The University of Houston Police Department (UHPD) strives to enable students, faculty, staff and visitors to be safe while pursuing their on-campus endeavors. 
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  PAUHS

  With nearly 700 pieces, the UH System has one of the largest and most significant public art collections in the entire country. This new publication will be a platform for announcing the latest news involving the collection, highlighting various pieces, programs and events, and providing links to relevant news about the public art field.
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  Office of Administration

  An exemplary portfolio of on-campus services ranging across third-party dining, parking, shuttle and bookstore operations among the program areas of Auxiliary and University Services, as well as system master planning through the UH System-wide Public Art Committee, an advisory committee to the UH System Board of Regents, and fundamental initiatives of best practices in sustainability, assessment and evaluation.
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  Stay Cougar S.A.F.E.

  The University of Houston is an open campus filled with people who care about each other. Because of its open accessibility, all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to exercise a sense of personal responsibility for their own safety and well-being, and the safety and well-being of others. While crime can happen anywhere, when we act as a community that knows and cares about the safety of others, ourselves and our property, we lessen the likelihood of being victimized, and we showcase our Cougar Pride.
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  UIT

  University Information Technology - Infotech - offers support across the board for all student, faculty, and staff IT requirements.