Faculty Council

Faculty COUNCIL


Welcome to the University of Houston Faculty COUNCIL

Welcome to the pages of the UH Faculty Council website. Here, we hope you will find the informational resources you are looking for. Our goal when developing and managing this website is to bring under one umbrella a variety of links and resources that might impact the day-to-day work of a faculty member. Of course, we wish to also provide information on the workings of the faculty council itself and on all the proceedings and documents related to the council committees. In that sense, the council website is designed to be both “outward-looking,” that is, a resource for UH faculty and “inward-looking,” that is, a resource for faculty council members.

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UH Together

On behalf of the Faculty Council, we would like to thank everyone who volunteered, helped organize, and attended the Faculty & Staff Tailgate! Your time, enthusiasm, and participation made the event a success and provided a wonderful opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy our campus community. We truly appreciate everyone who contributed and helped make the event so memorable. Thank you for your support and school spirit!

Each week, we will shine a light on a key SAM or MAPP policy that directly affects faculty. Our goal is to make navigating policies and procedures more straightforward and more transparent — because informed faculty make a stronger UH community.

The University of Houston System is committed to supporting mental health and well-being through accommodations, counseling, and crisis response services. Under SAM 02.E.09 – Reasonable Workplace Accommodations for Employees With Disabilities, employees with qualifying mental health conditions may request reasonable workplace accommodations through the Office of Equal Opportunity Services.

For students, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals. As part of the University's JED Campus Initiative, CAPS also operates a Mobile Response Team that partners with the UH Police Department to provide specialized mental health support and connect students in crisis with timely care and resources. See flyer and slides for more information.

Faculty and staff can access additional confidential support through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and CoogsCARE.

Café Conversations: Vice Provost Dr. Jeff Morgan

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: Faculty Café

Join Dr. Jeff Morgan for a discussion on "The Growing Role of AI in Research and Teaching." This session will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming higher education by enhancing research, supporting innovative teaching practices, and creating new opportunities for faculty and students. Attendees will gain insights into emerging AI trends, practical applications, and considerations for integrating AI responsibly into academic work.

Conflict of Interest and Congruency Reviews

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Online

This session will explore conflicts of interest and the role of congruency reviews in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in research. Participants will learn how conflicts are disclosed and managed, and how congruency reviews help ensure consistency across research protocols, funding, and related compliance requirements.  

Leadership: Crucial Conversations

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Faculty Café and Zoom

Inspired by Joseph Grenny's work on "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High", Dr. Jim Briggs will lead a discussion on developing skills to ensure that conversations lead to desired results.

Your input helps shape the UH experience for all of us. Do you have ideas, feedback, or topics you would like to see featured in UH Together? We would love to hear from you!

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