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

Mark your calendars: the first full Faculty Council meeting will take place on September 16, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. in Ballroom (East), #210, Student Center South. Check out the agenda at the Faculty Council website.

The Faculty Council website now lists the full Faculty Council members. See the membership website for details. We are happy to announce the chairs of the three standing committees.

  • Curriculum Committee – Kristen Hassett
  • Faculty Engagement Committee – Chin-Yo Lin
  • Research and Scholarship Committee – John O’Brien

Each week, we will shine a light on a key SAM or MAPP policy that directly affects faculty. Our goal is to make navigating policies and procedures more straightforward and more transparent — because informed faculty make a stronger UH community.

This week, we are highlighting Artificial Intelligence. 

 As AI tools become increasingly common in teaching, research, and administrative work, faculty should be mindful of UH System guidance regarding privacy and security. Confidential, sensitive, and protected university data should not be entered into unapproved AI tools. Faculty are encouraged to verify AI-generated content for accuracy and consult university guidance when incorporating AI into courses or research activities.

Learn more: https://uhsystem.edu/offices/information-security/resources/artificial-intelligence/index.php

 

The Office of Faculty Engagement and Development (FED) is here to help you thrive — as an educator, researcher, and community member. Its mission is to enhance student success by supporting the professional growth of UH faculty across all career stages. The FED offers resources to strengthen teaching, advance research productivity, develop leadership skills, and foster service within the university and beyond.

Don’t forget to explore FED’s weekly opportunities to connect and grow — check your Microsoft Teams activity for the latest happenings! Learn more at: https://uh.edu/fed/

Virtual Faculty Academic Writing Community and Training (FACT): Collaborative Writing Group (CWG)

Date: Monday, September 8, 2026 – Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The writing groups provide peer support, facilitate time management, and foster interdisciplinary collaborations. Use the link to register: https://form.jotform.com/262046913241148

Future of Higher Education Talk featuring Sarah Brown: Tracking Trump on Higher Ed: What We’ve Learned

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Time: 2:00 --3:00 PM

Location: Room 102, Houston Science Center (HSC) and MS Teams

click here to register.

Save the Date: 18th Annual State of the University

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Time: 10 AM

Location: Moores Opera House

Join Chancellor Renu Khator to take a 100-year journey together.

 

 

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