Staff Council - University of Houston
Skip to main content

Staff Council
2019-2020 Staff Council group picture.

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 2020 Elections

    The annual university-wide election for Staff Council representatives is scheduled from Wednesday, June 17, 6:00 a.m. - Wednesday, July 8, 5:00 p.m. Voting in the 2020 election will be online only. 

    Vote online using your computer, phone, or tablet at AccessUH.  

    View the Voters' Guide for information on candidates by division.

  • Human Resources Virtual Wellness and Benefits Fair

    All benefits-eligible employees are invited to participate during the Virtual Wellness & Benefits Fair Monday, June 29 – Sunday, July 11.  More than 30 wellness and benefits sessions will be provided.

    The Summer Enrollment period is June 29th through July 11th. 

  • Suicide Prevention Training: QRP

    Want to support mental health this July? Sign up for suicide prevention training with CAPS. Trainings are held at 1 p.m. every Wednesday beginning July 8. Registration required.

  • Stay Active with Live Group Fitness Classes

    UH Campus Recreation is keeping UH active with remote workouts, challenges, and live group fitness classes.

  • 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.

  • COVID-19

    The latest information for the UH community and frequently asked questions.

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.

  • catalyst

    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.