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Welcome to the University of Houston Faculty Senate

Welcome to the pages of the UH Faculty Senate 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 senate itself and on all the proceedings and documents related to the various senate committees. In that sense, the senate website is designed to be both “outward-looking,” that is, a resource for UH faculty and “inward-looking,” that is, a resource for faculty senators.

Read our Message from the Faculty Senate President

Featured Events

Weekly Top 5

  • 1. Planned Improvements in Grants Management

    Ongoing – Yesterday (May 1, 2025) Everyone received an email message from VP for Research, Claudia Neuhauser, and Provost Chase with explicit targets for improvements to make grant management run smoothly and timely. Key areas included on the Update on Grants Management Services at UH  plan address: service delivery and communication, roles and responsibilities, training and certification, college-level post-award support, and a new financial management tool to help faculty and administrators with ongoing budgeting. In addition, there are other areas that are being evaluated for further development. This is a commitment from the Division of Research and Provost’s Office for a quality experience in grant management.

  • 2. Get a Change of Scenery While You Grade

    Various Over Finals Week – You know how close you are to the finish line. But sometimes there’s a need for a push or a refocus. The Office of Faculty Engagement and Development knows that too and has set up Support in Writing and Grading for the week, May 2nd- May 9th. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (8:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M.) and Tuesday and Thursday (1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.) the Faculty Café offers a collaborative space to write and grade and support each other. And coffee, of course.

  • 3. Gather Support for Mental Health

    May 8 (12:00 P.M. - 2:30 P. M.) – Come to the UH Community Mental Health Resource Fair. This event, in the Student Center South Houston Room, is open to everyone in the UH community. It’s an opportunity to connect with and learn about resources throughout the city. If you want more information, please message mtrummer@uh.edu. There is no charge for the event.

  • 4. Excellent Speakers are Slated for the UH Energy Forum

    May 8 (4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) - The annual UH Energy Forum returns with the theme Back to Basics.  Join acclaimed speakers as they remark on pertinent topics highlighting the foundations of energy efficiency, which subsequently reduces costs for everyone. Topics from the speakers cover a variety of perspectives on the theme. This event, hosted by UH Division of Energy and Innovation, is offered online or in person at the UH Technology Bridge. You can register HERE for this free event.

  • 5. Celebrate at Your College’s Graduation and Awards Ceremonies

    May 7-10 (various times) – Congratulate the soon-to-be Cougar alumni as they take a huge step into their future. Congratulate yourself, too, on helping them get there. It’s a busy week but try to take time to participate in the celebration. You can find your individual unit’s Commencement Information HERE. On the link you’ll find all the details that you need. You can also attend department- or college-level awards ceremonies or receptions with families. Say hello, shake a few hands, and help our Coogs walk away with one more core memory to wrap up their hard work. We’re here because the students are here. This is a time to celebrate them.