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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

The Faculty Council has officially started its meetings! As one of the first universities to establish a Faculty Council, UH continues to lead the way in fostering collaboration and shared governance among faculty. We are thrilled to announce that all committees — Curriculum, Faculty Advisory, and Research and Scholarship — have held their inaugural meetings and elected their chairs and associate chairs.

The Faculty Council website now features the complete bylaws and a full list of both elected and appointed members. Mark your calendars: the first full Faculty Council meeting will take place on November 19, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!

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.

This week, we are highlighting Travel: State Travel Funds (MAPP). The policy guides the use of state-appropriated funds when traveling for official university business. Travelers must ensure that all travel expenses are allowable, properly authorized, and compliant with state and UH regulations. Remember: some colleges may require an additional form (outside of Concur) to initiate travel — be sure to check your college’s specific process.

Learn more: https://www.uh.edu/office-of-finance/ap-travel/travel-policies/index.php and https://www.uh.edu/office-of-finance/ap-travel/concur/tm-printable/travel-rules-training-nov-2024.pptx. 

The Office of Faculty Engagement and Development (FED) is here to help you thrive — as a teacher, researcher, and community member. Its mission is to enhance student success by supporting the professional growth of UH faculty across all career stages. The FED offers resources to strengthen teaching, advance research productivity, and foster service within the university and beyond.

Don’t forget to explore FED’s weekly opportunities to connect and grow — check your Microsoft Teams activity for the latest happenings! Learn more at: https://uh.edu/fed/. 

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!

Share your thoughts here: https://forms.office.com/r/iDkuvcvbWB .