Dear UHD Community, This month marks my one-year anniversary as President of the University of Houston-Downtown. It’s been quite a first year with both challenges and triumphs. From a historic storm to many outstanding achievements, the past 365 days on campus have been memorable to say the least. I knew this was an exceptional institution … Continue reading One Year at UHD
Still Time to Give to Gators
Dear UHD Community, As you know, our students have the strength of character that drives them to complete their degrees while balancing family, work and other responsibilities. They are committed to earning degrees to create a better future for themselves and their families. However, I speak less often about the grit and resolve of our … Continue reading Still Time to Give to Gators
Newly Appointed Provost Search Committee
Dear University Community, As you are aware, the University of Houston-Downtown is engaged in a search for its next Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Provost. A new search committee is in place and will work alongside the consulting firm of Michael Wheless & Associates in identifying top candidates from across the … Continue reading Newly Appointed Provost Search Committee
Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign
Dear UHD Community, My one year anniversary as UHD President is just around the corner. In fact, it was almost exactly one year ago that the University of Houston System Board of Regents named me to this position. Over the course of the last year, I've experienced many firsts. My first commencement at Minute Maid … Continue reading Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign
Update on Main Street Bridge Incident
Dear Campus Community, Some of you might be aware of an incident that occurred close to our campus earlier today. UHD Police received a report of a fatal fall from the Main Street Bridge near the University’s South Deck. After an investigation, it was determined that the person was not a UHD student, faculty or … Continue reading Update on Main Street Bridge Incident
A New Year Begins at UHD
Dear UHD Community, Welcome back to campus. I hope all of you remained safe during the recent frozen weather that impacted our community. Delaying the start of the semester is challenging for faculty, staff and students. Your safety, however, is our top priority. We began this semester, much like fall 2017, with a weather-related delay. … Continue reading A New Year Begins at UHD
Happy Holidays!
Dear UHD Community, 2017 is coming to a close, and it’s been a tremendous year for our institution. This year, UHD received a historic naming gift; received accolades from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; hosted the UH System Board of Regents; presented public forums on topics affecting our community; and celebrated our institution during … Continue reading Happy Holidays!
Provost Search Update
Dear UHD Community, As you are well aware, our institution has been engaged in a search for the University’s next senior vice president for Academic and Student Affairs and Provost. During the past year, a search committee – chaired by Dr. DoVeanna Fulton, dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences – worked diligently … Continue reading Provost Search Update
Focusing on Strategic Enrollment Management
Dear UHD Community, During my recent Report to the Community, I addressed the University of Houston-Downtown’s enrollment. UHD’s strategic efforts in the areas of student success have produced great results with graduation and retention rates significantly improving. Although we’ve made gains in student success, our enrollment has remained flat. This is especially so at the … Continue reading Focusing on Strategic Enrollment Management
Congratulations Houston Astros!
Houston – and the state of Texas – has its first World Series Championship team. Our Houston Astros are the best in baseball and have elevated the spirit of our city.
