Business Services

Publication:

• Alicia Whitmire, “Competency Corner #1 - Evaluation & Planning: Assessment,” SWACUHO 2021 Opening Newsletter, September 2021

Campus Recreation

Presentations:

• Chris Porras, “NIRSA Conversation Series-Hispanic Heritage,” NIRSA
• Courtney Rorex, “Representation Matters: The Importance of Hiring People of Color in Fitness and Wellness,” NIRSA
• Courtney Rorex, “Standing in the Gap,” UH Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, April 2021
• Jon Janis, “Sport Club Directors Roundtable,” State of Texas Sport Club Institute
• Joseph Secrest, “Why Mentorship Matters,” International Student and Scholar Service Office, University of Houston
• Joseph Secrest, “Response and Navigation of Higher Education Disruptors,” NIRSA Annual Conference Live Session
• Joseph Secrest, “How to Maximize Opportunities within Campus Recreation,” IRSA Region 4 Conference and Student Lead On

Publications:

• Katie Geter, “Pioneering the Way Article Series,” NIRSA Newsletter
• Kim Clark, “Campus Rec and COVID-19,” Campus Rec Magazine

Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Presentations:

• Michael Crook, “Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion,” Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity
• Michael Crook, “Authentic Connections,” Phi Kappa Sigma International Fraternity
• Michael Crook, “Start with Talent, End with Strength,” National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
• Varselles Cummings, “D&I Panelist,” Conference on Student Government Association - Texas A&M University
• Varselles Cummings, “Diversity 101,” Presidents Operation Group (President Khator and Cabinet members)

Center for Student Involvement

Presentations:

• Allyson Yolland, “How to be a Boss and Still Get Everything done,” Student Organization Summit (National - virtual)
• Dr. Tina Powellson, Katy Kaesebier, Michael Crook, “It’s Not Extra – building Diversity and Inclusion into Campus Activities Work,” Empower Women’s Leadership Conference (local – virtual)

Counseling and Psychological Services

Presentations:

• Ms. Laura Zavala-Membreno, “Creating Counter spaces for Latina Graduate Students: Lessons Learned from our Work with Latinas REACH,” Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education 46 Annual State Conference
• Ms. Laura Zavala-Membreno , “Empowered Self-Care for the Latinx Higher Ed Community,” Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education 46 Annual State Conference

Dean of Students

Presentations:

• Andrea Mitchen, “Tapping into a Student’s Biggest Influencer, Their Parents,” FYE 27th National Conference on Students in Transition
• Andrea MItchen, “Generation Z and their Families: Understanding their Influences and Actions,” AHEPPP
• Donell Young, “Dynamic Duality Leadership Panel,” AHEPPP
• Donell Young, “Ways in Which People Can Utilize Their Future J.D. Other than Just Practicing Law,” Mizzou's Black Pre-Law Student Association
• Donell Young, “Evolving to Excellence in the AVP Role, panel discussion on diversity, equity and inclusion,” NASPA AVP-competency Focused Short Course
• Donell Young, “Importance of Mentorship & Sponsorship,” University of Missouri Graduate Scholar of Excellence Panel Discussion
• Hope Pacheco, “UH system representative and panelist,” Texas Hispanic Caucus, Latino Summit on Higher Education, October 24, 2020
• Hope Pacheco, “A Latina PhD platica series is to provide information and suggestions and recommendations for current or prospective Hispanic female doctoral students based on the experiences of Latinas within higher education spaces who have navigated this path,” Latinas Rising

ENROLLMENT SERVICES COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING

Presentations:

• Kirsten Clark, “How to Pitch New Ideas and Share Social Metrics with Colleagues and Executive Leadership,” Social Media Strategies Summit for Higher Education (Virtual)

Health and Well-Being Portfolio

Presentations:

• HWB Portfolio members, “Pathways to Adoption,” inaugural United States Health Promoting Campuses, Network Annual Summit (virtual)
• HWB Portfolio members, “Playing Together in the Sandbox: Well-being and the Intersection of Professions,” NASPA Strategies Conference (virtual), January 2021
• HWB Portfolio members, “Exploring the Menu: Well-being Assessment Tool Alternatives,” NASPA Strategies Conference (virtual, pre-recorded), January 2021.
• HWB Portfolio members “Pathways to Adoption,” Inaugural United States Health Promoting Campuses Network Annual Summit (virtual), February 2021.
• HWB Portfolio members, “Playing Together in the Sandbox: Well-being and the Intersection of Professions,” NASPA Strategies Conference (virtual), January 2021.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES OFFICE

Presentations:

• Ida Thompson “Tools, and Best Practices for Black and Multicultural Professionals in International Education,” NAFSA Region III Black and Multicultural Professionals in International Education Member Interest Group (BMPIE) Members
• Melissa Aylward, “The cultures, traditions, languages, food, geographic information about China, Chile and Venezuela to a Middle School class at the Joy School; partnered with students from International Student Organization and virtually presented
• Stefan Johnsson, Chaired “Virtual Fall Houston Forum” on November 6, 2020, for international student advisors in Great Houston area

DSAES IT SERVICES

Presentations:

• Ali Ghazanfar, “Assessment Committee”
• Kyle Stehling, “Marketing and Communications Committee”
• Sam Nguyen, “Customer Service Champion”

Office of the Vice President

Presentations:

• Scott Radimer, “Drink like a man: Masculinity and high-risk alcohol consumption among college men.” Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
• Scott Radimer, “The roll of student affairs & surviving in a Covid world.” Sam Houston State University

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID

Presentations:

• Chandra Gonzalez, “Presenter,” Texas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (TASFAA)

STUDENT CENTERS

Presentations:

• Eve Esch, “Stress Management,” Regional & International ACUI Conferences
• Eve Esch, “co-creating & co-teaching an ACUI Badge class on Emergency Action Plans,” ACUI
• Sarah Flores & Andrea Trevino, “Diversity presentation,” TACUSPA Conference

STUDENT HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE

Presentations:

• Alyssa Veteto, “Presentation,” NASPA Annual Conference
• Alyssa Veteto, “Presentation,” NASPA Student Success in Higher Education Conference
• BriAnn Price, “Poster Sessions Coordinator,” SACSA
• Douglas Bell, “Presentations,”NASPA Annual Conference
• Douglas Bell, “Presentation,” NASPA Student Success in Higher Education Conference
• Kenny Mauk, “U Cohort Coach,” SWACUHO
• Kenny Mauk, “Keynote Speaker,” 2021 SWACUHO

UH WELLNESS

Presentations:

• Cougar Cupboard staff, “Presenters,” first Food Pantry Summit held virtually by LSU
• Jessica Rubinsky, Presenter, Gender Infinity Conference
• Jessica Rubinsky, Presenter, Texas Association Against Sexual Assault State-Wide Conference

University Career Services

Presentations:

• Cynthia Olmedo, “Experiential internship to encourage Hispanic students to enter the nutrition and dietetics professions,” Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2021, October 2021, Virtual
• Dr. Monica Thompson, “Are We Career Ready yet? Updated NACE Competencies and Behaviors Employers Desire in New Graduates (UHS Career Services directors),” UHS SAES Leadership Conference
• Dr. Monica Thompson, “Career Readiness, high school presentation selecting colleges, majors and careers hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Graduate Chapter,” Alpha Kappa Alpha Graduate Chapter. Houston Alumnae.
• Dr. Monica Thompson, “Facilitated Next Gen Energy X Program, Career Readiness and Intentions to work in Energy field. University Experiential learning sponsored program, Associate Vice Provost Program, Dr. Erika Henderson
• Cynthia Olmedo, “Facilitated Next Gen Energy X Program, Career Readiness and Intentions to work in Energy field. University Experiential learning sponsored program,” Associate Vice Provost Program, Dr. Erika Henderson
• Caitlin Deis, Facilitated Next Gen Energy X Program, Career Readiness and Intentions to work in Energy field, university experiential learning sponsored program, associate vice provost program, Dr. Erika Henderson
• Dr. Monica Thompson, “Experiential internship to encourage Hispanic students to enter the nutrition and dietetics professions.” Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo 2021, October 2021, Virtual

UHS STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

The UH Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services hosted the 5th University of Houston System Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Leadership Conference in May 2021. Held virtually due to the pandemic, the conference drew attendees and presenters from four UH campuses to facilitated conversations on a variety of topics and functional areas. Many of the presentations can be found online.

UHS STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT SERVICES LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS

• 44 Presentations
• 68 Presenters
• 279 Registrants

The Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services is on an exciting path establishing our vision for the future as a Tier One division supporting student success. We are one division with one mission: facilitating student success through learning, discovery, and engagement.

Our strategic plan guides the work that we do throughout the year to stay on our path, and we measure our successes at the end of each fiscal year. At the end of the 2020–2021 Fiscal Year, our departments had made a number of achievements in each area of our strategic plan:

• 287 Total number of strategic plan initiatives completed

• 95 Student Success
  Champion exceptional opportunities and services to support all UH students.

• 59 Division Cohesion
  Create and foster a cohesive division identity, culture, and community.

• 73 Resources
  Evaluate, actively pursue, and leverage resources to enhance the UH experience.

• 60 Partnerships
  Forge and strengthen partnerships to expand our reach into the university and greater community.