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S.P.I.R.I.T. of Service Excellence

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Emily Messa's Portrait

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

Associate Vice Chancellor & Associate Vice Pres. Administration

The Office of Administration is committed to the S.P.I.R.I.T. of Service Excellence for UH Faculty, Staff, and Students through robust strategic planning and capital improvement planning process within an exemplary portfolio of on-campus services ranging across third-party dining, parking, shuttle, and bookstore operations among the program areas of Auxiliary and University Services, as well as system master planning through the UH System-wide Public Art Committee, an advisory committee to the UH System Board of Regents, and fundamental initiatives of best practices in sustainability, assessment, and evaluation.  

Supported by a dedicated team of more than 100 full-time and student employees and 700-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 all the news and highlights from across the Division of A&F, check out the latest issue of the A&F Virtual Services Newsletter which is sent to all Division Staff.

Highlights

  • Spring Textbook Adoption

    Spring Textbook Adoption

    The deadline for submitting Spring course material adoptions is Wednesday, November 4. The UH Campus Store has a simple tool for you to use this adoption season – Follett Discover.
  • Stay Cougar S.A.F.E. on Twitter

    Stay Cougar S.A.F.E. on Twitter

    We're gearing up for "sPoOkY sEaSoN" here at Stay Cougar Safe! Can you spot the 7 differences between these two Creepy Cougars? Tweet us the answers and win a prize!
  • Color Field on View Through May 2021

    Color Field on View Through May 2021

    Color Field provides opportunities to question our perceptions while thinking about the impact color has on our lives. Featuring large-scale sculptures by six contemporary artists, this free exhibition is displayed throughout the University of Houston’s park-like campus.
  • UH Opens Touchless, Checkout-Free Retail Store

    UH Opens Touchless, Checkout-Free Retail Store

    ‘Market Next’ at the Technology Bridge retrofitted with AI-powered platform to transform the retail experience, ensure utmost student safety.

  • Department Appointment Portal

    Department 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.

Coog Services

  • The Latest Issue Is Now Online

    The Latest Issue Is Now Online

    For all the news and highlights from across the Division of A&F, check out the latest issue of the A&F Virtual Services Newsletter which is sent to all Division Staff.
  • View Us on Flicker

    View Us on Flicker

    Please visit us on Flicker, reminisce and celebrate what we've achieved.
  • YouTube

    YouTube

    Visit our YouTube channel for departmental Updates, celebrations, thank-yous, and other news from the Office of Administration.
  • HR Virtual Training

    HR Virtual Training

    To meet the training needs of our UH community, Human Resources is offering live virtual training programs covering a variety of topics. These programs will include training from Talent Acquisition and Management, the Human Resources Business Partners, and Talent Development.

    Take a tour of our training offerings to get started on your personal development journey today!
    Click here for more information.