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University Committees

Joining a University Committee is a great way to connect with campus leaders, share your voice, and help shape the future of our university. Each committee values student input and welcomes your unique perspective.

Explore the list below to find committees that align with your interests, and click on each name to learn more about their work and impact.

Have questions or want more information? Contact Keith Kowalka, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs - Student Life, at kkowalka@uh.edu.

University Committee Appointment Application

 

Student Affairs

Activities Funding Board Hearing Committee

The Activities Funding Board allocates a portion of the student service fee allotted for activities funding.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Each student member shall be enrolled in no less than (9) nine semester hours and in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University
  • No student member shall be an officer or compensated student leader of any Student Fee funded unit

STAFF LIAISON

Allyson Yolland

Assistant Director, Center for Student Involvement

aeyollan@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Ali Asad
  • Adil Baig
  • Clarence Omotalade

A.D. Bruce Religion Center Policy Board

Advises and makes recommendations on policies concerning the A.D. Bruce Religion Center.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Andre Adams

Director, A.D. Bruce Religion Center

ajadams6@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Daniela Gonzalez
  • Mututwa Mututwa

Campus Recreation Advisory Board

Reviews and recommends policies and services regarding the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Kim Clark

Director, Campus Recreation

kdclark@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Mohammed Elsayad
  • Alessandra Murray
  • Ida Wilks

Children's Learning Centers Advisory Board

Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Children's Learning Centers.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Jennifer Skopal

Director, Children's Learning Centers

jjdora@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Youssef Elhefnawi
  • Naba Raza

Cougar Accessibility Team (CAT)

Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center.

STAFF LIAISON

Kyle Mutz

Director, Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center

kjmutz@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Chris Jaison
  • Jess Valdespin Slater

Counseling and Psychological Services Advisory Committee

This committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Houston in regards to services and support, strategic initiatives, and campus issues related to mental health.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Norma Ngo

Director, Counseling and Psychological Services

nngo2@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Raina Salim
  • Vir Sehgal
  • Vadym Zhyrov

Health Center Advisory Board

Advises the administration regarding policies, guidelines, and services concerning the UH Health Center.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Chris Dawe

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs — Health and Well-Being

cgdawe@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Raghad Al Gharrawi
  • Diego Arriaga
  • Chayse Ford
  • Reyhan Ince
  • Chris Jaison
  • Krithiya Krishnamoorthy
  • Vir Sehgal
  • Vadym Zhyrov

International Students Advisory Committee

Reviews policies and services regarding international students and makes recommendations to the Office of International Students and Scholar Services.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Ashley Simmons-Coffey

Director, International Student and Scholar Services Office

isssohlp@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Chimeziri Achife
  • Pal Rabheru

Student Fees Advisory Committee (SFAC)

SFAC makes recommendations to the Chancellor/President regarding the annual allocation of student fees.

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • Each student member shall be enrolled in not less than (6) six semester hours
  • No student member shall be an officer or compensated student leader of any Student Service Fee funded unit other than the Committee itself

STAFF LIAISON

Dr. Donell Young

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Dean of Students Office

dlyoung4@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

Diego Arriaga

Term: 2025 - 2026

Juan Gonzalez

Term: 2025 - 2026

Kathreen Hookfin

Term: 2025 - 2027

Mohammad Sami Tabbara 

Term: 2024-2026

Dulce Otero

Term: 2024 - 2026

Student Housing & Residential Life Advisory Committee

Advises and makes recommendations to the Student Housing & Residential Life department regarding the housing policies, rates, and services.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Don Yackley

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Housing & Residential Life

dyackley@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Tavagoh Cockrell
  • Uchechukwu Ogbuaku

Student Media Advisory Committee

Advises and makes policy recommendations regarding student publications.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • No student member shall be an executive board member of his or her student media organization
  • Student member must have completed 12 semester hours in residence in the semester immediately before membership is passed
  • Must be a full-time student at the time of election and during their term of office

STAFF LIAISON

Lawrence Daniel

Director, Center for Student Media

lrdanie2@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Uchechukwu Ogkuaku
  • Cherise Johnson

Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee

Serves to enforce university policies regarding violations of Student Life (non-academic) policies.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Brittani Clarkson

Director, UH Wellness

bclarkso@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Vacant

University Hearing Board

The University Hearing Board is responsible for hearing cases concerning alleged violations of the UH Student Handbook and/or disciplinary policies by members of the student body.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

  • No student member shall have been suspended from the University of Houston at any time during enrollment

STAFF LIAISON

Sara Jahansouz-Wray

Assistant Dean of Students, Dean of Students Office

sljahans@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Diego Arriaga
  • Cecilia Cazares
  • Tavagoh Cockrell
  • Xander Diaz
  • Vianney Figueroa
  • Daniela Gonzalez
  • Oluwaferanmi Isinkaye
  • Jordan Porter
  • Julienne Saldon
  • Jacobe West

Academic Affairs

Library Advisory Committee

Advises UH Libraries in setting resource allocation priorities and reviewing holding inventories.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Christina Gola

Dean of Libraries

chgola@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Thalia Otano

Teaching Excellence Awards Committee

The Teaching Excellence Awards Committee advises the Provost on the evaluation and selection of candidates for the teaching excellence awards.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Sarah Castillo

Executive Director, Faculty Affairs

secasti2@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Jacobe West
  • Vacant

Administration and Finance

Bookstore Advisory Committee

The Bookstore Advisory Committee is to work with various constituent groups, in a proactive way, to ensure there is support for future bookstore offerings and operational plans, new program initiatives, and other issues which affect satisfaction, quality, and service orientation.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Matt Oltremari

Program Director & Analyst, Auxiliary Services

maoltrem@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Vacant
  • Vacant 

Campus Facilities Planning Committee

The Campus Facilities Planning Committee is charged with reviewing and approving physical changes that affect the exterior planning, public spaces, architectural character, and aesthetics of the university.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Christa Rieck

Assistant Vice Chancellor/Assistant Vice President, Facilities Planning

cahoward@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Lucy Lerma

Campus Sustainability Committee

The Campus Sustainability Committee is charged with implementing  policies, programs, and services for a more sustainable and eco-friendly UH.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Christa Rieck

Assistant Vice Chancellor/ Assistant Vice President, Facilities Planning

cahoward@Central.UH.EDU

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Lucy Lerma

Cougar Card Advisory Committee

The Cougar Card Advisory Committee (CCAC) is to work with various constituent groups proactively to ensure support for future program initiatives, operational plans, the use of the Cougar Card as a means to navigate the campus environment and ShastaBUCKS, and other issues affecting customer satisfaction and reliability of services.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Cassie Bruner

Director, Cougar Card Services

cjbruner@cougarnet.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Vacant

Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee

The Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee works with campus constituent groups proactively to ensure support for future programming and operational plans, new program initiatives, and other issues affecting customer satisfaction.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Brandon Ferkel

Theator Director, Cullen Performance Hall

btferkel@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Lakshitha Kamala Kannan

Emergency Planning Committee

The Emergency Planning Committee serves in an advisory capacity to UH administrators in regards to the Emergency Operations of UH.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Ginger Walker

Director, Office of Emergency Management

gkwalker@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Terrell Wallace

Food Services Advisory Committee

The Food Services Advisory Committee (FSAC) is to work with various constituent groups, in a proactive way, to ensure there is support for future food service offerings and operational plans, new program initiatives, utilization of Cougar Cash and UH decentralized food service environments, and other issues which affect satisfaction, quality, and customer service orientation.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

DaNesha Allen

Director, Contract Compliance, Food Service & Vending

dnallen@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Jordan Porter
  • Teren Smothers

Safety and Security Committee

The Safety and Security Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance for all matters pertaining to the University of Houston

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Chief Caeser Moore

Chief of Police

cmoore2@central.uh.edu

 

Student Representatives

  • Ian Kariuki

Scholarships and Financial Aid Advisory Committee

The committee shall work with constituents in a proactive way to review operational plans, application and office processes, customer service issues, and other issues that affect the satisfaction and quality of the office operations.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Charita Hampton

Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

champton@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Daniela Gonzalez
  • Teren Smothers
  • Ida Wilks
  • Vacant

Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee

The Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee provides advice and assistance regarding plans for the development of parking facilities, parking enforcement issues, parking fees and fines, shuttle bus operations and transportation and parking issues. The committee comprises faculty, staff and students selected from their respective governing bodies.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

STAFF LIAISON

Neil Hart

Assistant Vice President, Parking and Transportation

nfhart@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Adil Baig
  • Tavagoh Cockrell
  • Daniela Gonzalez
  • Vacant

University Information Technology Advisory Committee

The University Information Technology Advisory Committee is to work with various constituent groups to ensure support for computing efforts, operation and maintenance of centralized computing hardware and software, publication and dissemination of information, and the design and implementation of new and improved information technologies for campus-wide use.

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

  • Charter
  • Constitution
  • Bylaws

STAFF LIAISON

David Johnson

Assistant Vice President, Technology Services & Support

dwjohns3@central.uh.edu

 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

  • Vacant