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 students' perspectives. Browse the list below for opportunities that might interest you! Follow the links in the committee names to find out more about the work they do.

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

A.D. Bruce Religion Center Policy Board
Advises and makes recommendations on policies concerning the A.D. Bruce Religion Center.

Zahra Gokal
zgokal@cougarnet.uh.edu

Tasnuva Haque
tthaque@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Children's Learning Centers Advisory Board
Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Children's Learning Centers.

Vacant

Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center
Advises and makes recommendations regarding the Justin Dart, Jr. Student Accessibility Center.

Spiro Hoxha
shoxha@cougarnet.uh.edu

Cody Szell
ccszell@cougarnet.uh.edu

Health Center Policy Board
Advises the administration regarding policies, guidelines, and services concerning the UH Health Center.

Pavan Kureti
pkureti@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Risa Lizcano
rmlizcano@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Vacant

Campus Recreation Advisory Board
Reviews and recommends policies and services regarding the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

Vacant

Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Committee
Serves to enforce university policies regarding violations of Student Life (non-academic) policies.

Vacant

Student Housing & Residential Life Advisory Committee
Advises and makes recommendations to the Student Housing & Residential Life department regarding the housing policies, rates, and services.

Adefemi Abimbola
asabimbo@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Rhane Mason
ermason@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Center for Student Media Advisory Committee
Advises and makes policy recommendations regarding student publications.

Vacant

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.

Sarah Jaleel
sajaleel@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Vacant

Women and Gender Resource Center Advisory Board

Vacant

Academic Affairs

Graduate and Professional Studies Advisory Committee
Advises and makes recommendations regarding Graduate and Professional academic programs and students.

Vacant

International Student Advisory Committee
Reviews policies and services regarding international students and makes recommendations to the Office of International Students and Scholar Services.

Vacant

Library Advisory Committee
Advises UH Libraries in setting resource allocation priorities and reviewing holding inventories.

Faculty Senate Undergraduate Committee
Charged with the responsibility of advising the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost about the qualitative development of undergraduate programs and activities, recommending changes in existing policies or suggesting the need for new ones, and approving new courses, course changes, and/or deletions for final approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Sarah Jaleel
sajaleel@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

Vacant

Administration and Finance

Campus Facilities Planning Committee

Vacant

Campus Sustainability Committee
Serves to implement policies, programs, and services for a more sustainable and eco-friendly UH.

Vacant

Emergency Planning Committee
The Emergency Planning Committee serves in an advisory capacity to UH administrators in regards to the Emergency Operations of UH.

Vacant

Information Technology Advisory Committee

Anahi Ortega
alortega@cougarnet.uh.edu
Term: 04/01/23 - 03/31/24

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.

Vacant

Hearing and Review Boards

Activities Funding Board
The Activities Funding Board allocates a portion of the student service fee allotted for activities funding.

Vacant

Student Fees Advisory Committee
SFAC makes recommendations to the Chancellor/President regarding the annual allocation of student fees.

Vacant

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.

Vacant

Vacant [alternate]

Teaching Excellence Awards Committee
Advises the Provost on evaluation and selection of candidates for the teaching excellence awards.

Vacant

Student Government Association

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