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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  Office Leaders Represent UH at NACAS C3X

  Leaders from the University of Houston’s Office of Administration joined peers from 278 institutions at the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) C3X Annual Conference & Expo. The event featured dynamic breakout sessions, inspiring keynotes, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall with more than 150 business partners. Read more about how the Office of Administration was represented at NACAS. 
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  Talk Engages Colleges on CCS Benefits

  Cougar Card Services’ Cassie Bruner, director, and Daisy Del Fierro, assistant director, were the guest speakers of the Associate Dean Dialogue “Cougar Card Engagement” presented by Tiffany J. Davis, associate dean, College of Education, in the Faculty Senate Room of MD Anderson Library. The talk delved into how the College of Education has utilized Cougar Card’s check-in devices at its events. Find out how Cougar Card Services has helped the College of Education. 
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  Cougar Card Services Leaders Attend AUC25

  Cougar Card Services’ Cassie Bruner, Ph.D., director, and Daisy Del Fierro, assistant director, traveled to the Atrium User Conference 2025 in Orlando, Florida, Nov. 3-5. The event brought together campus card industry leaders and experts to provide attendees with information on how to elevate their programs and the new offerings that were available, training, networking opportunities, and partner showcases. 

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  CPD Portal Makes Tracking Mail, Packages Easy

  Copy, Print and Delivery Services has launched a new mail and package tracking portal to its website for residential students, faculty, and staff at the University of Houston. The system will allow visitors to monitor deliveries in real time 24/7, confirm the receipt of packages, and access delivery history. Explore more about the new CPD Portal and check out the portal. 

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  CPD Produces Commencement Books for Grads

  Copy, Print and Delivery Services were in full production as the winter break approached. The team produced 6,900 commencement books for the graduating students of eight colleges that were participating in the Fall 2025 Commencement ceremonies at the University of Houston. Once completed, the books were grouped to be delivered to either the Fertitta Center or Cullen Performance Center for distribution. 

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  Campus Store + Special Events = One Epic Celebration for Graduates

  For the sixth semester in a row, the UH Campus Store and Special Events department joined forces to host the Fall Graduation Celebration — and it was a day to remember! On November 20, the first floor of the Campus Store transformed into a festive hub for graduating Coogs. Read more about this grad celebration. 

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  Fall Finals Mania Event Serves Up Student Success with New Format and Record Attendance

  Finals Mania introduced a new format this fall semester, and it was a resounding success. A total of 944 students participated in the celebration, making it one of the best-attended Finals Mania events in recent years. The biannual tradition, which offers free breakfast to students before final exams begin, has evolved significantly since its launch in 2008. Discover more about this new version of Finals Mania. 
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  Thank-Ful Celebration Makes Giving Special, Fun

  Cougar Woods Dining Commons was filled with happy diners and DJ music during UH Dining Services’ Thank-Ful celebration on Nov. 18. Turkey was the featured protein on the menus of the dining hall’s stations. Thank-Ful is part of the year-long Joy-Ful events Dining Services holds to help students connect and celebrate campus life and to foster a sense of community. Learn more about this celebration from UH Dining Services. 

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  Student-Driven Choices Elevate Weekend Brunch

  The University of Houston Dining Services kicked off the fall semester with a mission: to take weekend brunch at its two on-campus dining commons to the next level. While breakfast has always been available on Saturdays and Sundays, this semester, Dining Services introduced an enhanced brunch experience. Find out more about the new brunch offerings from UH Dining Services. 

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  Teaching Kitchen ‘Chefs’ Whip Up Festive Salad

  Students and staff members enjoyed creating a festive whipped fruit salad during the November Teaching Kitchen class at the Student Center South. It consisted of canned fruit cocktails, pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, dried Jello, whipped topping, mini marshmallows, coconut flakes, maraschino cherries, and walnut pieces. See the photo gallery to learn more about this Teaching Kitchen event. 

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  Campus Store Hosts Sales Events to Recognize Members of the Coog Community

  The UH Campus Store introduced a new sales initiative by hosting a dedicated student, faculty, staff, alumni, and graduate appreciation day during the fall semester. The approach allowed these segments of the University community to explore the store’s merchandise and receive exclusive discounts and surprises. Check out the Campus Store’s sales initiative. 

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  UH Dining Services Posts Winter Hours

  Winter break means updated hours for campus dining locations. If you plan to eat on campus this month, check whether your favorite spot has adjusted its schedule by visiting the UH Dining Services website for the latest operating hours.