Welcome to the Faculty Senate

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

On Monday, November 15th  Student Center South - Ballroom West, room 210 @9am - 1 pm. Vaccinations will be administered by H.E.B. Pharmacy. Moderna and Pfizer boosters are offered free of charge. Those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for the initial dose can get Moderna or Pfizer as a booster. COVID-19 first and second dose shots (Moderna and Pfizer), flu, and shingles vaccinations are also available. Click here to register. Click here to fill out the vaccination consent form (required). Click here for the University of Houston COVID-19 guidelines and protocols.

Opening ceremony on Monday, November 15th Student Center South - Houston Room @11:30 am–1:00pm. Celebrated annually on the third week of November, International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote the benefits of international education and cultural exchange.  At the University of Houston IEW is an opportunity to showcase global programs and international opportunities; and celebrate our cultural diversity. Click here for information about the Opening Ceremony. Click here for the complete schedule. Click here for information about the International Education Week.

Nominations are due on Tuesday, November 16th. The University of Houston Teaching Awards recognize individual and group excellence in teaching. Individual awards carry a cash prize varying from $3,500 – $15,000 depending on the award; and group awards $30,000. Click here for more information about the Teaching Awards. Click here for the nomination form, guidelines and checklists.

On Tuesday, November 16th via Zoom @6pm-7:30pm. During this event, faculty highlights research that helps us face these uncertain and challenging times. After the presentations you are invited to stay for a free mindfulness session led by Professor Bradley Smith, and a student lab member. Click here for the list of presenters and topics, and to RSVP for the Zoom link. The event is hosted by the College of Education in partnership with the University of Houston Alumni Association.

On Wednesday, November 17th Online @Noon-1pm. During this session you will learn about the University of Houston’s Integrated Compliance Oversight Network (ICON) system and get helpful hints to speed up your submission process. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) team will introduce the ICON workflow; the IRB submission lifecycle; and reveal the Do’s and Don’ts of ICON and IRB submissions. This 50-in-1 session is part of the Division of Research Explained Series developed to support faculty's research and innovation. Click here to register.