Shared Governance

During summer of 2025, the University of Houston System institutions (UH, UHD, and UHCL) established a common structure of three councils/committees as part of the Faculty Council. This revision is adopted system-wide to provide alignment with SB 37 and for consistency across the system institutions.

Faculty Council

Elected FROM the Faculty Assembly, BY the Faculty Assembly.

Learn More

Faculty Affairs Council

Elected FROM the Faculty Council, BY the Faculty Council.

Learn More

University Curriculum Council

Elected FROM the Faculty Council, BY the Faculty Council.

Learn More

Research & Innovation Council

Elected FROM the Faculty Assembly, BY the Faculty Council

Learn More

Policy-Based Committees

In addition, the Provost leads two policy-based councils:

Academic Affairs Council

Standing agenda: Reports from shared governance councils; policy update from PAC

Visit Academic Affairs Council

Policy Advisory Council

Standing agenda: Policy status/review rotation

Visit Policy Advisory Council

Committees Related to Goal A - Student Success

Committees Related to Goal B - Strategic Learning Partnerships

Committees Related to Goal C - Dynamic Learning Environment

Committees Related to Goal D - Engaged Faculty and Staff

Committees Related to Goal E - Sustainable Operations

Committees Related to Goal F - Elevated Visibility & Recognition

Committees Related to Goal G - Impactful Knowledge Creation

Committees Related to Goal H - Enhancing Student Enrollment

Explore Our Committees

Our university committees are vital to the ongoing success of our institution. Composed of dedicated faculty, staff, and students, these committees provide valuable input, make recommendations, and help implement initiatives that align with the university’s mission and values.

This page serves as your central hub to learn about each committee’s purpose, membership, and activities. Whether you’re interested in joining, want to follow committee work, or simply want to understand how decisions are made, you’ll find all the information here.

Committees Hub Coming Soon