Staff Focus
Staff Council strives to provide updates to you on the benefits available to all staff on campus.
Staff Council's Staff Affairs Committee is committed to offering events that are beneficial to the UH staff community. Hear from representatives across campus about programs affecting you and your peers.
Staff Focus: Taking Our Rightful Place on the National Stage
Staff Focus: Taking Our Rightful Place on the National Stage
Monday, February 27, 2023 | 2 PM to 3PM CDT
Elizabeth D. Rockwell, 2nd Floor, M.D. Anderson Library
Streaming: Join virtually.
Featuring
President Renu Khator
David Frankfort, Staff Council President
The annual Staff Focus event will take place on Monday, February 27, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Staff Focus will feature President Renu Khator and Staff Council President David Frankfort in the Elizabeth D. Rockwell Pavilion on the 2nd floor of the M.D. Anderson Library.
Questions can be submitted in advance. RSVP to participate.
For more information about this event contact event Co-Chairs Janelle Brown or Any'A Creeks.
Previous Staff Focus Events
Staff Council General Meetings are open to all staff.
To submit a question or comment, please use Staff Council's Special Guest Question Form.
Staff Focus: Moving Forward Together, Stronger Than Ever
Thursday, January 13, 2022 | 1 PM to 2 PM CDT | A Virtual Event
Featuring
President Renu Khator
DaNesha Allen, Staff Council President
Moderator
Shawn Lindsey, Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President, Media Relations
Over 175 Staff joined the 2022 Staff Focus virtual event on January 13, 2022. Staff heard remarks from President Renu Khator and Staff Council President DaNesha Allen. Shawn Lindsey, AVC/AVP for Media Relations served as moderator. Special guests Raymond Bartlett, Sr. VC/VP for Administration and Finance, and Gaston Reinoso, Assoc. VC/VP for Human Resources joined President Khator to answer staff questions.
Staff Focus: Rising Together
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Time: 1 PM to 2 PM CDT
Location: Live streamed using Microsoft Teams Live Event
Featuring
President Renu Khator
Raymond Bartlett, SVC/SVP Administration and Finance
Gaston Reinoso, AVC/AVP Human Resources
Shanequea White, Staff Council President
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for the 2021 Staff Focus Event.
2020 Staff Focus: Dealing with Change in the Workplace
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Location: Live streamed using Microsoft Teams Live Event
The University of Houston has an outstanding reputation for student success, teaching, research, and innovation. Recent events have demonstrated the university’s strength in adapting to an on-line/remote environment. This year's Staff Focus event focused on dealing with change in the workplace.
Over 700 UH staff tuned in to hear from:
- President Renu Khator
- Dr. David Ranshaert, Counseling & Psychological Services, on resources available for staff, click here for slides
- Courtney Stein, Wellness and Engagement Program Administrator for UH Wellness Program, on Well-being Activators and other programs, click here for slides
- Russ Hoskens, Assistant Chief Audit Executive, on Cougar Rhetoric, UH's Toastmasters International club for staff, click here for slides
- Andy Moon, Staff Council President
Staff also participated in a virtual raffle to win e-gift cards.
This event was organized by the Staff Affairs Committee and Co-Chairs Seth Evans & Whitney Johnson.
Staff Focus: Developing a Successful You
Date: Monday, May 13, 2019
Time: 1pm - 2:30pm
Location: Room 160, Melcher Hall
We will hear from:
- President Renu Khator
- Dr. Patrick Lukingbeal, Director, UH Wellness
- Reuben Parrish, Assistnant Director, UH Wellness
- Court Stein, Wellness Administrator
- Gabe Durham, Sustainability Coordinator, Office of Sustainability
- Mea Warren, Librarian, NSM
- Ruth Wheat, Manager, Talent Management
- Robert Boudwin, Assistant AD, Marketing and Game Presentation
Refreshments and treats will be provided.
This event is organized by the Staff Affairs Committee and Co-Chairs Diane Burkett & Whitney Johnson.
Staff Focus Event
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: M.D. Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
We will hear from:
- President Renu Khator
- Reuben Parrish, Staff Council President, on Staff Council updates and accomplishments
- Janet Clemenson, Counseling and Psychological Services, on resources available for staff
- Richard Bond, University Ombudsperson, on the Ombudsperson's role for staff
- Breion Rollins, Human Resources, on the Bright Horizons Backup Care program
- Andy Moon, Staff Council Past President, on Take Your Child to Work Day
This event is organized by the Staff Affairs Committee.
Staff Focus Event
Date: Monday, May 15, 2017
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: M.D. Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
vimdeo slideshow
We will hear from:
- President Renu Khator
- Andy Moon, Staff Council President
- Eric Holamon, Assistant Director, Customer Relations
- Parking and Transportation - COAST Program
- Chris McDonald, UH Fire Marshall
- Christina Martinez, UH Food Safety
- Breion Rollins, UH Benefits Manager and Courtney Stein, HR Wellness Manager Employee Assistance Program
30th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
In addition to our annual staff focus event, Staff Council will celebrate its 30th anniversary. Hear from members past and present, and celebrate the accomplishments of staff over the last thirty years.
Refreshments provided during event (desserts and beverages). We hope to see you there!
This event is organized by the Staff Affairs Committee.
Staff Focus Event
Date: Monday, April 11, 2016
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: M.D. Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
We will hear from:
- President Renu Khator
- Human Resources
Refreshments provided during event (desserts and beverages).