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emily messa

Emily A. Messa, Ph.D., C.A.S.P.

Associate Vice Chancellor & Associate Vice Pres. Administration

Supported by a dedicated staff, student employees and 300-plus contractors, the Office of Administration provides a foundational infrastructure of services for the campus community and also cultivates ongoing growth and proactive master planning of fundamental UH initiatives in collaboration with campus community partners in support of the UH Mission and transformation as an innovative pacesetter for future success.

For news and highlights from across the Office of Administration, check out the 2020 Annual Highlights report.

Annual Highlights booklet

2020 Annual Highlights

With a steadfast commitment to the A&F S.P.I.R.I.T. of “Customer Service Excellence,” the Office of Administration includes an exemplary portfolio of on-campus services ranging across third-party dining, parking, shuttle and bookstore operations, among the program areas of Auxiliary Services, and University Services, comprised of Cougar Card, the Office of Sustainability, Cullen Performance Hall, and Copy, Print and Delivery Services.

Highlights

Awards and Recognitions

  • Rosie Ashley M.A., C.A.S.P.
  • Neil Hart MBA, CAPP, C.A.S.P.
  • Becky Lowicki
  • Esmeralda Valdez, M.Ed., C.A.S.P.

News

  • CougarQ Departmental Appointment Portal

    CougarQ Departmental Appointment Portal

    So much to do and not enough time to stand in line!? Don’t worry, you can get in line remotely! We will text you when you’ve reached the front of the line. Join the virtual line or schedule an appointment by visiting CougarQ in AccessUH. Guests without AccessUH credentials can join the line or schedule an appointment by clicking here.

  • UH Dining Announces Composting Program

    UH Dining Announces Composting Program

    UH Dining is proud to announce a new composting program at Cougar Woods Dining Commons. With this program, UH Dining is slated to divert 15 to 20 cubic yards of waste from landfills each week, which is the equivalent of 3 to 5 large blue trash dumpsters. Through a partnership with Zero Waste Houston, a compost pick-up service, UH Dining will help create a greener community one pick-up at a time.
  • Fresh Fork Catering + Events Launches New Ordering Platform - Spoonfed

    Fresh Fork Catering + Events Launches New Ordering Platform - Spoonfed

    Simply click here to register or log-in and follow the prompts to enjoy your next catered event! To learn more, click here. 
  • Cougar Card Available Now in the UH Go App

    Cougar Card Available Now in the UH Go App

    Use your cougar card on the UH Go App for remote exams, on and off campus perks, plus much more!

2020 AT A GLANCE

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Spotlight

  • Creando Comunidad: Experiences of Latina Faculty and Staff Mentors at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

    Creando Comunidad: Experiences of Latina Faculty and Staff Mentors at a Hispanic-Serving Institution

    Executive Director Esmeralda Valdez, University Services, co-authored Creando Comunidad: Experiences of Latina Faculty and Staff Mentors at a Hispanic-Serving Institution, recently published in the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Journal.  The findings demonstrate the importance of mentoring programs at Hispanic-serving institutions, as well as how these programs for Latinx students can be designed in ways that benefit multiple stakeholders.

  • Rosie Ashley is accepted into the NACCU Standards and Guidelines course

    Rosie Ashley is accepted into the NACCU Standards and Guidelines course

    Rosie Ashley, Program Director Auxiliary Services and Interim Director Cougar Card, has been accepted to the first NACCU Standards and Guidelines course. Developed by NACCU members and staff, the SAGs are a unique and valuable assessment tool for campus card programs interested in increasing credibility, and developing value promotion, baseline assessment, and evidence to demonstrate that the card system is mission-critical.

  • Allen Deford

    Cougar Cudos Winner – Allen DeForde

     Allen Deforde received Cougar Cudos from UH Staff Council and was recognized for his hard work with Universityof Houston Parking and Transportation.

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