Administration & Finance

DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE

james Bartlett

Raymond Bartlett

Senior Vice Chancellor and Senior Vice President

Welcome to the Division of Administration and Finance at the University of Houston, comprised of more than 1,100 employees within eight business units reporting to the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance.

As an integral foundation with a Commitment to Service Excellence, the Mission of the Division of Administration and Finance is to provide a platform for nationally competitive and internationally recognized opportunities of learning, discovery, and engagement for a diverse student population in a real-world setting by leading, supporting and enabling Strategic Goals of institutional effectiveness for the University of Houston and the University of Houston System.

For all the news and highlights from across the Division of A&F, check out the latest issue of the A&F S.P.I.R.I.T. Newsletter. The newsletter is sent to all Division Staff.

ICYMI: News You Can Use

Now Onsite: No-Cost Self-Serve COVID-19 Testing
“The addition of no-cost testing for UH students and employees, conveniently available on campus is the latest in our effort to create a learning, working and living environment that is as safe as possible,” said Kelly Boysen, UH assistant vice president for campus safety and COVID-19 response coordinator. Sign up for an appointment and learn more here.
Innovation in Contact Tracing
Providing systematic and accurate notifications, especially with COVID-19 reporting, relies on many intricate pieces of the puzzle in terms of a person’s location, time of interaction, as well as the journey each individual had before and after the potential exposure, according to Ginger Walker, director, Emergency Management.
Sanitizing Stations Kickoff Spring Semester
Facilities/Construction Management continues to support increased sanitization by providing centralized hand sanitization stations, sanitizing wipes, and frequent wiping down of common touch points. Check out the latest sanitizing scoop here.
Take a Contactless Video Tour with UH Dining
Video Tour Begins Right Here, Right Now!
Be sure to follow @uhfoodie on social media!

Highlights

A&F Highlights Innovative Technology
It's an exciting time as we continue to enhance and improve the many services provided from across the Division through innovative technology to the UH community. Read about the latest highlights of all things technology focused in this issue of the A&F S.P.I.R.I.T. Newsletter.
Final Four gear hits shelves at UH campus bookstore
The bookstore received 22 boxes of shirts Tuesday morning, and more are on the way, including the same shirts worn by the team after Monday's win.

The University of Houston Campus Bookstore was the place to be Tuesday. It had a constant crowd of fans stopping by to get their hands on the store’s newest T-shirt -- the one that says Final Four, of course.

From students to staff and even alumni, Cougar fans of all kinds were getting their paws on the university’s newest product.
Office of Administration 2020 Annual Highlights
With a steadfast commitment to the A&F S.P.I.R.I.T. of “Customer Service Excellence,” the Office of Administration includes an exemplary portfolio of on-campus services among the program areas of Auxiliary Services, and University Services.
NACAS features Dr. Emily Messa
Dr. Emily Messa discusses the importance of benchmarking with National Association of College Auxiliary Services members in a brief video.
Summer and Fall Textbook Adoptions
The Campus Store is accepting textbook adoptions!

The deadline for Summer and Fall 2021 is April 15, 2021.

If you need assistance in researching options for your upcoming courses, we are happy to help!

Submitting adoption information on time is crucial to contributing to course materials affordability for our students.

The earlier adoptions are received by the campus store, the more time we have to perform in-depth sourcing for used and rental inventory. This in turn can translate to significant savings for your students, which is why on-time submissions are so important!

You may also watch a Follett Discover demo video to learn more: https://www.follett.com/discover/training.cfm.
Art on Screen at Cullen Performance Hall
Art on Screen, Public Art UHS’s annual film series, offers a selection of curated films that explore concepts and ideas related to contemporary art and expand our appreciation of the artists and artworks in our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Held each spring at the University of Houston’s Cullen Performance Hall April, 10 2021, All day.
UH Bike Registration
Students, faculty and staff who have a bicycle on campus are required to register it. Registration takes only minutes to complete and is free. A registration sticker will be provided and should be placed on the bicycle.

If the bicycle is ever lost or stolen, the University will have the serial number and other identifying information. If the bicycle is recovered, this information makes it much easier to return the bicycle to its rightful owner. Log in to your myParking account through AccessUH to register.
A&F Resilience and Responsiveness Kicks off 2021
After a year of anxiety, what can we expect from the year of the ox in 2021?
Click here to view the latest issue of the A&F Division Newsletter to learn more.
Cougar Card Available in the UH Go App!
Use your cougar card on the UH Go App for remote exams, on and off campus perks, plus much more!
Self Guided Tours
Public Art of the University of Houston System is pleased to offer self-guided tours of the University of Houston’s outdoor sculptures and the Temporary Public Art exhibition, Color Field, in fall 2021.

Art on Screen 2021 – Film Series
April 10, 2021
What's New in UH Dining
To explore our plan for keeping you safe, sign up for a meal plan, and view the Spring 2021 hours of operation, visit us online for more information.

Chia Seeds | April 13 | 10 am - 2 pm
Skip the Straw | April 15 | 8 am - 4 pm
DIY: Grow Kits | Virtual Event: April 21 | 8 am - 4 pm
Earth Day Lunch | April 22 | 10 am - 2 pm
Teaching Kitchen: Kale Salads with Chia Seeds Dressing April 28 | 3 - 2:30 pm

Be sure to follow @uhfoodie on social media!
Free COVID-19 Testing
The University of Houston is partnering with the well-known testing company Curative to provide a free, walk-up kiosk on campus where faculty, students, and staff can be tested regardless of whether they have symptoms. By appointment only, the testing service will begin on Jan. 20 in front of the UH Student Center South from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
UPHD and Stay Cougar Safe Continues to Serve the UH Community
Though COVID-19 has limited many physical interactions, UHPD and Stay Cougar Safe, an ongoing outreach and engagement safety initiative across the UH community, have both continued to serve the UH community virtually and on campus.

Call Markenna Pharr (713) 743-0270 or send an email to mpharr@central.uh.edu for more details on how to schedule Chief Moore for your next virtual meeting.
Learn More About the A&F Student Ambassadors
A&F Student Ambassadors are focused on supporting our divisional services. This semester, the student ambassadors are connecting with departments on opportunities to increase engagement with the larger student body. Please submit a service request form to request assistance from the A&F student ambassadors.
Department Appointment Portal
So much to do and not enough time to stand in line!? Don’t worry, you can get in line remotely! We will text you when you’ve reached the front of the line.
UHPD Made the Grade!
UHPD was ranked among the top 500 power-players by Security Magazine. Only two Texas schools made the list. We are the only public Texas school highlighted.
Follow us on Twitter!
Stay Cougar Safe The headquarters for all things safety!
UH Pride Face Coverings
Shop unique University face masks and covers at the Campus Store.
Zoom Backgrounds
We have created a few backgrounds for you to use for your Zoom or Team meetings.
Houston Public Media's Response to COVID-19
Expanded Services to Greater Houston Reaching More Than 1.6 Million a Week
- EDUCATION
- NEWS AND INFORMATION
- ARTS & CULTURE
HR Virtual Training

To meet the training needs of our UH community, Human Resources is offering live virtual training programs covering a variety of topics. These programs will include training from Talent Acquisition and Management, the Human Resources Business Partners, and Talent Development.

Take a tour of our training offerings to get started on your personal development journey today!
Click here for more information.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE AT A GLANCE

77trees planted last year
1 MILLION# of meals per year in the 2 dining commons
Nearly 700UH System Collection Artworks
$1.5 BILLIONinvested in facilities
4,000# of COAST participants

Departments

Campus Safety
University of Houston is committed to ensuring a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and all visitors to our campus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UIT
University Information Technology - Infotech - offers support across the board for all student, faculty, and staff IT requirements.