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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  In‑Plant Awareness Month Showcases the Impact of UH’s Copy, Print, and Delivery Services

  Each February, In‑Plant Awareness Month shines a spotlight on the critical role in‑house printing and mailing operations play in supporting organizations nationwide. The University of Houston, Copy, Print, and Delivery Services (CPD) department exemplifies that impact through scale, technical precision, and a campus‑wide commitment to quality. Read the feature story on how a job is produced at CPD. 
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  Cougar Card Office Introduces Cougar Card benefits, Spotlights Grubhub+

  Cougar Card Office set up a tabling event during the week of Valentine’s Day in the Student Center South to create some sparks on the benefits the Cougar Card provides students, faculty, and staff. The department highlighted the University ID’s on-campus uses and informed guests on the free Grubhub+ membership that is available to the UH community. See more about Cougar Card Office's outreach efforts. 

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  Students Network, Nosh at First Year Eats Event

  University of Houston Dining Services hosted its First Year Eats Mocktail Party in late January for first-time UH students. The get-together, the fourth in the Mocktail Party series and first of the spring semester, was held at the RAD Center and provided attendees an opportunity to mingle, snack, and share conversations and laughs with fellow Coog students. Find out more about the mocktail party Dining Services held for new Coogs. 

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  Students Enjoy Mardi Gras at Moody Towers

  Moody Towers Dining Commons transformed into a vibrant Mardi Gras celebration during UH Dining Services’ Delight‑Ful event, welcoming students, faculty, and staff with Cajun‑inspired dishes and a festive community atmosphere. The menu featured fried shrimp po’boys, red beans and rice, shrimp and grits, and classic gumbo. Check out the Delight-Ful event.

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  Yee-Haw! Dining Services Goes Texan

  Students, faculty, and staff who meandered over to Cougar Woods Dining Commons on Feb. 26 were greeted by a festival-like environment complete with a mini petting zoo, local vendors, the smokey smell of barbecue on the pit, and the sounds of country music emanating from inside the dining hall all as UH Dining Services celebrated Go Texan Day. Learn more about this western-style celebration. 

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  Dining Services Makes Learning About Fiber Fun

  UH Dining Services held its first on-campus event recognizing National Nutrition Month at Cougar Woods Dining Commons. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics oversees the national celebration each March to promote healthy eating habits and form new relationships between people and food. At the University, the Dining Services team focused on the benefits of fiber. Find out more about the methods the team made learning about eating healthy fun.

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  Parking & Transportation Tips Its Hat to Rodeo

  Parking & Transportation Services hosted a cowboy hat–decorating party, dubbed Rodeo Craft Bash with UH Parking, giving students a chance to prepare for rodeo season while bringing the University of Houston community together. Held in the Bayou City Room of the Student Center, the event marked Parking & Transportation’s first rodeo-themed program. Read more about students’ experience at the event. 

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  P&T Debuts ‘Trail’ Ride for Rodeo Season

  In February, Parking & Transportation Services held their version of a ‘trail’ ride, albeit with bikes and scooters, as a playful nod to the longstanding rodeo tradition. Parking & Transportation mapped a ‘trail’ ride from Cougar Woods Dining Commons to Fertitta Center, ahead of the UH Women’s basketball game versus Texas Christian University. Explore more about the debut of this fun event. 

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  Campus Store Adds CougarQ

  Ahead of the spring semester, the University of Houston Campus Store implemented the use of CougarQ to facilitate textbook pickup for students. Adding CougarQ allows students to sign up and get in line (virtually) to pick up their college textbooks. The process is similar to what Cougar Card Services has for students when they apply for a Cougar Card. Adding CougarQ will give students a more streamlined process and reduce wait time for students.