Office of Administration

Emily A. Messa, Ph.D., CASP
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor & Senior Associate Vice President Administration

Supported by a dedicated staff, student employees and 300-plus contractors, the Office of Administration provides a foundational infrastructure of services for the campus community and also cultivates ongoing growth and proactive master planning of fundamental UH initiatives in collaboration with campus community partners in support of the UH mission and transformation as an innovative pacesetter for future success.

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  Delivery Services Team Receives Stamp of Gratitude on National Postal Worker Day

  On July 1, National Postal Worker Day recognized the hard work and achievements of postal workers nationwide. At the University of Houston, it was a time to celebrate the dedicated efforts of the Delivery Services team in providing their services to ensure that letters and packages make it to their destinations for students, faculty, and staff. Read more about National Postal Worker Day.
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  Detour, Large Banners Added to Fencing

  Members of the Copy and Print Services team hung up large banners to the fencing that surrounds the construction as part of the Centennial Project to transform the campus of the University. The department had completed the printing and installation of smaller detour banners that provided helpful directions to locations on campus. Large banners of up to 20 feet were then developed by University Marketing and Communications to promote brand awareness and UH colleges. In total, there will be close to 30 large banners.
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  Secure Pricing for Future Projects with CPD

  Now is the perfect time to review your upcoming needs and submit any remaining print or promotional items requests to Copy, Print and Delivery Services. By placing your orders before the fiscal year ends, you can lock in current pricing before any potential rate changes take effect, and ensure your projects are scheduled early and avoid a fall rush. Email CPD at cpd@uh.edu or call 713-743-5900. The deadline to submit requests is Friday, Aug. 29, to take advantage of current pricing for your future print and promotional needs.
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  Parking & Transportation Paves Way for Fall

  Parking & Transportation is paving the way for the fall semester by reinvesting in the campus lots and garages. One of the upgrades the department is undergoing is in lot 19C and Zone C, where standing water would pool after rain, creating hazardous conditions. This summer, crews have repaved the parking lot to alleviate the situation. Discover all the upgrades Parking & Transportation is working on this summer.

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  Cougar Card Seeks Vols to Welcome New Coogs

  Cougar Card Office invites faculty and staff to volunteer during this Fall Move-In Week and the start of the semester — Aug. 20-22 and Aug. 25-26 — at the Welcome Center, Suite 151. Last fall, Cougar Card Office successfully issued Cougar Cards to returning students, new staff, and a record-breaking 6,200+ incoming freshmen. To volunteer, sign the Cougar Volunteer Interest Form. Find out more from past volunteers.

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  Waste Not: UH Dining's Sustainability Program

  The University of Houston Dining Services department has a program, Waste Not, aimed at tracking its sustainability efforts throughout the semesters with the goal of being able to reduce food waste from ending up in landfills. How did UH Dining Services do this past semester? At Moody Dining Commons, the UH Dining Services team exceeded its Waste Not goal of more than 120 entries twice, once in February and in March. In total UH Dining Services composted approximately 78 tons of food waste. That's the equivalent of four full 18-wheeler trucks.

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  UH Dining Services to Offer Fall Upgrades

  UH Dining Services has dining refreshers in the mix for the fall semester that will enhance the unmatched value the department's services provide. These include, the Phase II refresh at Cougar Woods; extended hours at Moody Dining Commons; additional weekend options, such as barbecue; and 24/7 dining commons. For more details on what's happening in Dining Services, go to the 2025 Program Updates page.

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  Moody Towers Delivers Summer Flavor, Hospitality

  Summer at Moody Towers Dining Commons may bring a shift in rhythm compared to the bustling fall and spring semesters, but it’s far from slow. Find out how the dining hall remained a vibrant hub while most students were on break.

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  Cougar Woods Tackles Projects During Summer

  While for most, the summer is a time for relaxation and vacations. But at Cougar Woods Dining Commons, crews are busy working on multiple projects at the dining facility. These include the Phase II refresh of Cougar Woods, an air curtain project, a generator project, and general facility improvements. See all the new exciting updates under way at Cougar Woods.