Office of Administration

Emily A. Messa, Ph.D., CASP
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor & Senior Associate Vice President Administration

Supported by a dedicated staff, student employees and 300-plus contractors, the Office of Administration provides a foundational infrastructure of services for the campus community and also cultivates ongoing growth and proactive master planning of fundamental UH initiatives in collaboration with campus community partners in support of the UH mission and transformation as an innovative pacesetter for future success.

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  Savor the Comfort of Soup at UH Dining Commons

  To expose Americans to the many varieties of soup, The Campbell Company designated January as National Soup Month in 1984. At Cougar Woods and Moody Towers dining commons, guests can enjoy two soup selections — usually one containing meat and one vegetarian — during regular lunch and dinner service. Read more about this delicious and nutritious meal in a bowl!
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  UH Campus Store Goes Cashless

  Effective Feb. 1, the University of Houston’s Campus Store is going cashless. Campus store shopgoers can pay via credit, debit, ShastaBUCKS, or ZIP. For those Coogs that only carry cash, use the Ready Credit ATM kiosk at the Student Center South, next to the Farmer’s Ridge vending machine. Simply insert cash, and receive an easy-to-use debit card. 

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  Meal Plans for Faculty and Staff

  UH Dining Services has distinctive meal plans for faculty and staff. Meal plans are accepted at Cougar Woods and Moody Dining Commons, as well as eateries inside the RAD Center and the Student Center. The meal plans are the Block 50, that gives users 50 meal swipes plus $150 in Cougar Dining Dollars, and the Block 100, which gives the user 100 meal swipes plus $275 Cougar Dining Dollars.  

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  Contact CCO for IDs, Event Check-In Devices

  The Cougar Card Office team is available to assist UH staff and faculty with obtaining their first Cougar Card or replacing a damaged, worn, or lost card. Cougar Card Office also has event check-in devices that are available through short-term or annual rentals by filling out the rental form. Learn more about the Cougar Card check-in devices. 

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  Rent a Space at CPH for Your Event

  Cullen Performance Hall has three rental options to hold your next event, meeting, or celebration: the full theater, the stage, or the lobby. Each location has optional services that can be provided, such as catering, ushers, security, and setup. For more information, visit the CPH website or fill out the rental form to speak with a member of the team.  

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  CPD Open for Business, Tours

  The University’s full-scale print shop and mail and delivery unit provide the benefit of being on campus. Competitive and/or reasonable prices are available on all print and copy jobs. For those interested in seeing the Copy, Print and Delivery Services team in action, tours — which can last up to an hour — are available by emailing cpd.uh.edu.