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

President Renu Khator delivered the 18th Annual State of the University Address last week, taking everyone on a journey through the University of Houston’s remarkable history and growth. The address explored three defining chapters of the University’s evolution: its beginnings as Houston Junior College in 1927 and its growth into a leading institution of higher education; its rise as a research powerhouse, marked by groundbreaking discoveries, increased research funding and global recognition; and the history of Houston Cougar athletics, from early athletic programs to national championships and renewed success on the national stage. Together, these stories highlighted the resilience, ambition, and achievements that have shaped UH’s legacy while setting the stage for its next century of excellence.

To view the recording of the 18th Annual State of the University Address, please visit https://www.uh.edu/president/communications/state-of-the-university/2026/.

 

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 a recently updated policy on vouchers. The University of Houston’s MAPP 04.01.03 – Vouchers policy outlines the requirements for processing non-payroll payments, including eligible purchases, required approvals, supporting documentation, and employee reimbursements. It establishes guidelines for using vouchers for purchases under $15,000 per transaction and specifies which expenses require a purchase order or contract. The policy also details reimbursement limits, approval procedures, documentation requirements, and submission deadlines to ensure university funds are used appropriately and in compliance with institutional and state regulations.

Learn more about MAPP 04.01.03 – Vouchers.

To keep our campus community informed beyond policies and procedures, we’re also highlighting resources that support safety and well-being at UH. Continuing our discussion on micromobility, the University recently shared an Instagram video featuring important safety practices to help faculty, staff, students, and visitors navigate campus responsibly. Watch the video on Instagram.

 

 

APeX Talk: Dr. Dipali Rinker - "The Hidden Drivers of Addiction: How Social Norms and Systems Shape Who Gets Help and Who Doesn't"

Date: Wednesday, October 21

Time: 12:15 --1:15 PM

Location: Room 306, (Red Wing), UH Faculty Council Office Suite and MS Teams

Click here to register.

APeX Talk: Dr. Dustin Maneethai - "Workplace by Design: Why Environments Matter for Well-Being and Performance"

Date: Wednesday, October 28

Time: 12:15 —1:15 PM

Location: M.D. Anderson Library Room 306 (Red Wing), UH Faculty Council Office Suite & MS Teams

Save the Date for Faculty/Staff Homecoming Tailgate

Date: Saturday, November 7

Time: Time TBA (Game time against the Cincinnati Bearcats is to be announced)

Location: TDECU Stadium, Shasta's Square / Gate 4 (3875 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004)

Join the Homecoming festivities to enjoy fun, food, and fellowship during the 2026 Homecoming Game where our University of Houston Cougar football team takes on the Cincinnati Bearcats.

Future of Higher Education Talk featuring Sarah Brown

If you have missed the Future of Higher Education Talk featuring Sarah Brown: Tracking Trump on Higher Ed: What We’ve Learned, here are the slides.

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!

Share your thoughts here.