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• 2022 Staff Focus: Moving Forward Together, Stronger Than Ever

   

  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.

   

• 2021 Staff Focus: Rising Together

   

  

   

   

  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
  

  Read the 2021 Staff Focus Event Questions and Answers. 
  Thank you to everyone who submitted questions for the 2021 Staff Focus Event.

• 2020 Staff Focus: Dealing with Change in the Workplace

  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.

• 2019 Staff Focus: Developing a Successful You

  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.

• 2018 Staff Focus

  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

  
  Refreshments will be served. RSVP for a chance to win a personal training package from the Campus Recreation Center (must be present to win).
  
  This event is organized by the Staff Affairs Committee.

• 2017 Staff Focus

  Staff Focus Event
  Date: Monday, May 15, 2017
  Time: 1pm - 3pm
  Location: M.D. Anderson Library, Rockwell Pavilion
  
  

  
  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.

• 2016 Staff Focus

  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).