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Staff Council

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Staff Council

The University of Houston Staff Council is an advisory body to the President of the University and the University administration. Staff Council consists of elected staff members from each division who represent the entire staff body.

Upcoming Events

Jul 11 11:30 am
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Staff Council Meet and Greet

Hello Colleagues, You are invited to the Staff Council monthly Meet and Greet! ðŸ˜ƒ If...

Jul 22 12:00 pm
Cougar Rhetoric at UH

Cougar Rhetoric, a Toastmasters International Club at UH

Cougar Rhetoric meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12:00 ...

Aug 1 All Day
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Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development $100

Staff Council Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development Reimbursement is available to University of...

Aug 12 12:00 pm
Cougar Rhetoric at UH

Cougar Rhetoric, a Toastmasters International Club at UH

Cougar Rhetoric meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 12:00 ...

Sep 1 All Day
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Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development $100

Staff Council Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development Reimbursement is available to University of...

Oct 1 All Day
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Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development $100

Staff Council Rebecca Szwarc Professional Development Reimbursement is available to University of...

Powerful Impact

  • 9University Divisions
  • 44 Staff Council Representatives
  • 3,500+ Full-time staff members
  • $16,500 2023-2024 Staff Scholarships awarded

Happenings

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    Staff Council General Meeting is Open to All Staff

    Join Staff Council during its monthly General Meeting from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. via MS Teams. Visit the General Assembly Meeting webpage for upcoming dates and the meeting link. To submit a question use this Staff Council Special Guest Question Form.

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    Get Involved!

    Join one of seven Staff Council Standing Committees or one of four Ad Hoc Committees. You do not have to be a Staff Council member to participate. All staff, faculty, and students are welcome. Meetings are virtual. Email staffcouncil@uh.edu to join a committee or to find out more. The Staff Council committee webpage is also a great resource.

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    Congratulations! Staff Recognized with Cougar Cudos

     Each month UH Staff individuals and teams are recognized for going above and beyond.

  • Give Today to the "All Paws In!" Campaign for Staff Council

    Staff Council kicks off it first giving campaign, "All Paws In!" Staff Council programs and initiatives such as our scholarships and professional development reimbursements are made possible in part by your generous donations and support from the President's Office. Please consider making a donation today!

  • Cougar Rhetoric Club Meets In Person and Teams

    Join your fellow Coogs to develop your communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence, and both personal and professional growth. Cougar Rhetoric, the Toastmasters International Club for UH staff and UH students, meets in the HR Training Room 106 and Teams. Check out the Cougar Rhetoric website and HR Power Up calendar for meeting dates. Email CougarRhetoric@uh.edu for more information.

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    Staff Council Meet and Greet Gatherings

    Staff Council's monthly Meet and Greet will take place from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Dining Commons. Check out the Staff Council calendar for upcoming dates. All staff members will be responsible for covering their own entrance to the Dining Commons.

Visit the Staff Resources & Opportunities page to discover more.

Staff Resources

  • Catalyst Training

    Interested in further developing your career? Catalyst will equip you with tools that will result in peak performance and career enrichment.

  • Volunteer's Needed

    Staff Council needs volunteers to help with our events. Staff, faculty and student volunteers are all welcome to sign up.

  • Cougar Cudos

    We are excited to announce the return of Cougar Cudos! Cougar Cudos is a program that allows staff to recognize other staff members for exceptional service to the University of Houston. Nominate a coworker today.

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    PowerUP Wellness

    Get connected with resources and tools for health-related events and activities for employee wellness by checking out PowerUp Wellness.

  • Public Art: Off Site

    Public Art's new Off Site hub brings together a variety of content that can be enjoyed wherever you are, from artist-focused conversations to interactive experiences or art-making tutorials, video series, and deep dives into our archives and publications.

  • HR Online Resource Guide

    This online guide will provide information and links to online resources for the UH community. You can also view the HR team on the About HR page.

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    Employee Assistance Program

    Visit the UH Employee Assistance Program (EAP) page to find self-help tools and learn more about the resources available to you.

  • UIT Software Downloads

    The UIT Software Download page provides a variety of software at no charge to students, faculty and staff. Your CougarNet username and password must be entered to download software.