University Committees
Getting involved with University Committees helps you make connections with university representatives and facilitate change on campus. Each of these committees welcomes and values the perspectives of its students. Browse the list below for opportunities that might interest you! Follow the links in the committee names to learn more about their work.
For more information or questions regarding university committees please contact the Student Body Vice President at sgavp@central.uh.edu
University Committee Appointment Application
Student Affairs
Activities Funding Board Hearing Committee
The Activities Funding Board allocates a portion of the student service fee allotted for activities funding.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Bylaws of the Activities Funding Board / University of Houston, Apr. 2019
- Activities Funding Board General Policies & Guidelines / University of Houston, Aug. 2020
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Members of the SGA Executive or Judicial branches are ineligible to serve as members of the committee
- Each student member shall be enrolled in no less than (9) nine semester hours and in good academic and disciplinary standing with the University
- No student member shall be an officer or compensated student leader of any Student Fee funded unit
- No more than (2) two of the SGA appointed members may be currently serving in the SGA Legislative branch
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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A.D. Bruce Religion Center Policy Board
Advises and makes recommendations on policies concerning the A.D. Bruce Religion Center.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Constitution & Bylaws of the Religion Center Policy Board / University of Houston, Oct. 1965
- Constitution of the A.D. Bruce Religion Center Policy Board / University of Houston, Mar. 2012
- Bylaws of the A.D. Bruce Religion Center Policy Board / University of Houston, Mar. 2012
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant (Two-Year Term)
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Vacant (Two-Year Term)
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Campus Recreation Advisory Board
Reviews and recommends policies and services regarding the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Constitution of the Campus Recreation Advisory Board / University of Houston, Aug. 2013
- Bylaws of the Campus Recreation Advisory Board / University of Houston, Aug. 2013
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant (Undergraduate)
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Vacant (Undergraduate, Commuter)
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Vacant (Graduate)
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Children's Learning Centers Advisory Board
Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Children's Learning Centers.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Constitution of the Children's Learning Centers Advisory Board / University of Houston, July 2018
- Bylaws of the Children's Learning Centers Advisory Board / University of Houston, July 2018
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant (Two-Year Term)
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Vacant (Two-Year Term)
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Cougar Accessibility Team (CAT)
Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center.
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Counseling and Psychological Services Advisory Committee
This committee shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at the University of Houston in regards to services and support, strategic initiatives, and campus issues related to mental health.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Health Center Advisory Board
Advises the administration regarding policies, guidelines, and services concerning the UH Health Center.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
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International Students Advisory Committee
Reviews policies and services regarding international students and makes recommendations to the Office of International Students and Scholar Services.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
TBA
Interim Director, International Student and Scholar Services Office
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Student Fees Advisory Committee
SFAC makes recommendations to the Chancellor/President regarding the annual allocation of student fees.
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- Each student member shall be enrolled in not less than (6) six semester hours
- No student member shall be an officer or compensated student leader of any Student Service Fee funded unit other than the Committee itself
- Members of the SGA Executive and Judicial branches are ineligible to serve as Student Members of SFAC
STAFF LIAISON
Dr. Donell Young
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, Dean of Students Office
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Mohammad Sami Tabbara (Two-Year Term)
Term: first term in 2025 - 2026
Dulce Otero (Two-Year Term)
Term Start: second term in 2025 - 2026
Vacant
Vacant (One-Year Term)
Vacant
Vacant (One-Year Term)
Vacant
Vacant (One-Year Term)
Student Housing & Residential Life Advisory Committee
Advises and makes recommendations to the Student Housing & Residential Life department regarding the housing policies, rates, and services.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
Don Yackley
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Housing & Residential Life
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Student Media Advisory Committee
Advises and makes policy recommendations regarding student publications.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- No student member shall be an executive board member of his or her student media organization
- No student member shall be a member of the executive branch of the SGA
- Student member must have completed 12 semester hours in residence in the semester immediately before membership is passed
- Must be a full-time student at the time of election and during their term of office
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant (Communications Major)
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Vacant
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Substance Use Disorder Advisory Committee
Serves to enforce university policies regarding violations of Student Life (non-academic) policies.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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University Hearing Board
The University Hearing Board is responsible for hearing cases concerning alleged violations of the UH Student Handbook and/or disciplinary policies by members of the student body.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Student Handbook / University of Houston, 2023 - 2024
- Student Code of Conduct / University of Houston, Feb. 2023
- Hazing Policy / University of Houston, Aug. 2019
- UHS Sexual Misconduct Policy / University of Houston, Sep. 2021
ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
- No student member shall have been suspended from the University of Houston at any time during enrollment
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Women and Gender Resource Center Advisory Board
Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Women and Gender Resource Center.
STAFF LIAISON
Dr. Donell Young
Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Academic Affairs
Library Advisory Committee
Advises UH Libraries in setting resource allocation priorities and reviewing holding inventories.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Teaching Excellence Awards Committee
The Teaching Excellence Awards Committee advises the Provost on the evaluation and selection of candidates for the teaching excellence awards.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Administration and Finance
Bookstore Advisory Committee
The Bookstore Advisory Committee is to work with various constituent groups, in a proactive way, to ensure there is support for future bookstore offerings and operational plans, new program initiatives, and other issues which affect satisfaction, quality, and service orientation.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
SGA LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant (Two-Year Term)
Term: 09/01/23 - 08/31/25
Vacant (One-Year Term)
Term: 09/01/23 - 08/31/24
Campus Facilities Planning Committee
The Campus Facilities Planning Committee is charged with reviewing and approving physical changes that affect the exterior planning, public spaces, architectural character, and aesthetics of the university.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
Christa Rieck
Assistant Vice Chancellor/Assistant Vice President, Facilities Planning
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Campus Sustainability Committee
The Campus Sustainability Committee is charged with implementing policies, programs, and services for a more sustainable and eco-friendly UH.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Cougar Card Advisory Committee
The Cougar Card Advisory Committee (CCAC) is to work with various constituent groups proactively to ensure support for future program initiatives, operational plans, the use of the Cougar Card as a means to navigate the campus environment and ShastaBUCKS, and other issues affecting customer satisfaction and reliability of services.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee
The Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee works with campus constituent groups proactively to ensure support for future programming and operational plans, new program initiatives, and other issues affecting customer satisfaction.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee Charge, Sep. 2016
- Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee Mission Statement, Sep. 2023
- Cullen Performance Hall Advisory Committee Bylaws, Sep. 2023
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Emergency Planning Committee
The Emergency Planning Committee serves in an advisory capacity to UH administrators in regards to the Emergency Operations of UH.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Food Services Advisory Committee
The Food Services Advisory Committee (FSAC) is to work with various constituent groups, in a proactive way, to ensure there is support for future food service offerings and operational plans, new program initiatives, utilization of Cougar Cash and UH decentralized food service environments, and other issues which affect satisfaction, quality, and customer service orientation.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Vacant
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Safety and Security Committee
The Safety and Security Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance for all matters pertaining to the University of Houston
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
Scholarships and Financial Aid Advisory Committee
The committee shall work with constituents in a proactive way to review operational plans, application and office processes, customer service issues, and other issues that affect the satisfaction and quality of the office operations.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee
The Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee provides advice and assistance regarding plans for the development of parking facilities, parking enforcement issues, parking fees and fines, shuttle bus operations and transportation and parking issues. The committee comprises faculty, staff and students selected from their respective governing bodies.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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University Information Technology Advisory Committee
The University Information Technology Advisory Committee is to work with various constituent groups to ensure support for computing efforts, operation and maintenance of centralized computing hardware and software, publication and dissemination of information, and the design and implementation of new and improved information technologies for campus-wide use.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
- Charter
- Constitution
- Bylaws
STAFF LIAISON
SGA REPRESENTATIVES
Vacant
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