Welcome to the Faculty Senate

• For the latest COVID-19 updates at the University of Houston, please visit https://uh.edu/covid-19/

Just Released – After over 40 listening sessions with the many different perspectives and roles of our UH community, this input has been synthesized to form a draft of the UH Strategic Plan that is ready for your review and feedback! Visit the Strategic Plan website to review the draft plan and contribute your feedback. Faculty are also encouraged to engage in a Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Nov. 23, 1-2pm. Invitation has been sent via email.

Now Available – At the onset of the pandemic in the Spring, the New Normal Task Force (NNTF) was formed, charged by President Khator to examine and offer ideas and solutions for how UH could carry out its mission, continue to remain relevant during these unprecedented times, and sustainably forge ahead despite economic and other challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty are invited to view the task force’s guiding principles, survey reports, and information about current initiatives via the NNTF website (UH login required).

Tues., Nov. 17, Noon-1pm – Join our colleagues from CLASS, Dr. James L. Conyers, Director of the African American Studies Program, Dr. Pamela Quiroz, Professor of Sociology, and Dr. Conra Gist, from the College of Education, for a conversation-based session on their experiences and research relating to race relations and education. The session is organized through the Faculty Senate Community and Government Relations Committee, in collaboration with the Faculty Café. The session will take place via Microsoft Teams. Visit the Faculty Engagement Development Calendar for more information about this event.

Nov. 19, 6-7pm – The next “Powerful Voices” webinar will feature Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale (Ph.D. ‘14), who will present “Overcoming Mental Health Stigma and Achieving Your Goals.” This engaging session will delve into Dr. McIngvale’s personal journey and career with mental health and offer insights into supports and next steps for the mental health challenges that many are experiencing during the present COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit the Powerful Voices website.

Due Nov. 20 – The Fiscal Year 2021 Mandatory Training deadline is Nov. 20. Every System employee (including full and part-time faculty and staff, student workers, and temporary employees paid through the University’s payrolls system) need to complete this annual mandatory training. To access the trainings, log into AccessUH and click on TAP Employee Online Training. Have questions? Contact the Human Resources Service Center at 713.743.3988 or hrsc@uh.edu.