Faculty Council

Faculty COUNCIL


Welcome to the University of Houston Faculty COUNCIL

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

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UH Together

The second full Faculty Council meeting will take place on November 18, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Space City Room, #214, Student Center South. Check out the agenda at the Faculty Council website. The meeting will also be livestreamed, but participation in the Q&A will be limited to attendees who are present in person.

As many of us look forward to holiday gatherings and time with family and friends, it's also a good time to plan ahead for upcoming university business travel. Whether you're attending a conference, conducting research, participating in professional development, or representing UH at an academic meeting, a little preparation can go a long way.

SAM 03.A.03, Business Travel outlines the procedures for official university travel, including obtaining the appropriate approvals, following applicable travel requirements, and submitting documentation for reimbursement of eligible expenses. In addition, UH has several university-specific travel policies and guidelines available on the UH Office of Finance website that provide further guidance on travel procedures and requirements. Planning ahead and keeping required records organized can help ensure a smooth travel experience and avoid delays in reimbursement.

For additional information, please visit the UH Office of Finance – Travel Policies.

Leadership: Crucial Conversations

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Location: Faculty Café and Zoom

Inspired by Joseph Grenny's work on "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High", Dr. Jim Briggs will lead a discussion on developing skills to ensure that conversations lead to desired results.

Café Conversations with Dr. Teri Longacre

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: Faculty Café

Join us for Café Conversations with Dr. Teri Longacre, Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Student Success.  This informal gathering is an opportunity to connect with a senior academic leader, ask questions, and gain insights into student success, academic leadership, institutional priorities, and the evolving landscape of higher education.

UH Research Forum

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Location: Zoom, link to register

This monthly forum will keep you connected to developing strategic and operational initiatives and provide you with opportunities related to your research. VPR Claudia Neuhauser will provide a welcome and be available, along with the presenters, for a Q&A session toward the end of the session.

Your input helps shape the UH experience for all of us. Do you have ideas, feedback, or topics you would like to see featured in UH Together? We would love to hear from you!

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