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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.

News and Upcoming Events

  • Staff Council General Meeting

    Staff Council General Meeting

    Join Staff Council during its monthly General Meeting on January 7, 2020 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm via MS Teams. Featuring University of Houston’s Human Resources and the Cougar Cupboard. Each special guest will have a brief Q&A at the conclusion of their presentation.

    To submit a question, complete this Special Guest Question Form.
    The form will close at noon on Wednesday prior to the Staff Council General Meeting.

  • Staff Council Holiday Initiative

    Staff Council Holiday Initiative

    Staff Council partnered with the University of Houston’s Third Ward Initiative to adopt a total of three families from Blackshear Elementary, Shape Community Center, and the family of our late UH staff member Mr. Renee Cantu who was in need. Eight UH staff members contributed a total of $255.00 to this initiative, which allowed us to purchase three $85.00 HEB gift cards and provide holiday gifts, to the Mason, London, and Cantu families and their children.

  • 2020 Sock and Blanket Drive

    Annual Sock & Blanket Drive

    The 2020 Staff Council Sock & Blanket Drive took place at UH Technology Bridge from Monday, December 14, 2020, through Thursday, December 17, 2020.

    60 bags and boxes of new and clean, gently used items were donated to the Star of Hope Mission this year. 

  • Mask On. Together, we are Coog Strong.

    Mask On. Together, we are Coog Strong.

    Coog Strong, Mask On is the University of Houston’s rallying cry to defeat COVID-19. It is a recognition that our UH Community must unite on a common mission to prevent the pandemic from disrupting our individual goals and our University’s Tier One academic and research pursuits.

    The UH COVID-19 Update webpage has the latest information for the UH community and frequently asked questions.

  • Cougar Cudos is back!

    Cougar Cudos is back!

    Cougar Cudos is a Staff Council program that allows staff to recognize other staff members for exceptional service to the University of Houston.

    Nominate a fellow staff member to receive a Cougar Cudos by submitting the Cougar Cudos Nomination Form (link)

  • New Program Honors Former SC Member Rebecca Szwarc

    New Program Honors Former SC Member Rebecca Szwarc

    Staff Council has established a reimbursement program for its staff members as part of the ongoing effort to promote staff education and self-development.

    Rebecca Szwarc, 1953-2017, was a Staff Council member for over sixteen years and had a passion for learning and helping other people learn. 

    Staff Council is now accepting applications.

Powerful Impact

  • 7University Divisions
  • 41 Staff Council Representatives
  • 3,800 Full-time staff members
  • 450 +Staff Weeks of Welcome Pop-Up participants
  • 15+Staff centered programs and events
  • $13,5002019-2020 Staff Scholarships awarded
  • 75,300 + Ways CFI touched the UH community

Staff Resources

Visit the Staff Resources & Opportunities page to discover more.

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    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

    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

    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.

  • 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. 

  • 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.