University of Houston System public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System Audit and Compliance Committee will meet on November 20, 2025, to receive multiple compliance and audit reports for information, including hotline activity, ethics policies, fraud prevention, identity theft prevention, and internal audit findings. The committee will also vote on the annual review of its own charter.
- Approval of August 21, 2025 committee minutes
- Annual review of the Audit and Compliance Committee Charter
- Report on Institutional Compliance Hotline activity for three months ended October 31, 2025
- Presentation on Internal Audit Department’s use of artificial intelligence
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will review portfolio reports and consider several approvals. Key items include funding the Fiscal Year 2025 endowment payout and authorizing the Chancellor to hire a private equity manager.
- Approval to delegate authority to the Chancellor to hire a private equity manager for the Endowment Fund
- Approval for partial liquidation of equity and fixed income managers for the FY 2025 Endowment Payout
- Annual review of the Board of Regents Endowment Management Committee Charter
- Information report from NEPC regarding endowment and non-endowed portfolios
- Approval of committee minutes from August 21, 2025
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
The Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee will meet to vote on faculty appointments, tenure, and revised freshman admission standards for the University of Houston. The body will also consider the creation of a foundation for the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design.
- Revision of University of Houston freshman admission standards
- Creation of a foundation for the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design
- Approval of faculty hire with tenure for the UH System
- Report on sponsored contracts and grants exceeding $1 million
- Approval of the Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Charter
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee will decide whether to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts exceeding $1 million for goods, services, and construction projects across the University of Houston System. It will also vote on establishing a $15 million medical research and education center in the Rio Grande Valley using state-appropriated funds.
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for $1M+ goods/services contracts
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for $1M+ construction contracts
- Approve $15M agreement with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance for Rio Grande Valley medical research center
- Annual review of Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Charter
- Annual update to University of Houston-Downtown Master Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will meet on November 20, 2025, to approve multiple committee recommendations, including a $15M medical research and education center in the Rio Grande Valley funded by state appropriations. The board will also vote on updates to sexual misconduct policies, faculty appointments, and annual charter reviews for its committees.
- Approval of $15M medical research and education center at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. in Rio Grande Valley using state-appropriated funds
- Approval of partial liquidation of equity and fixed-income managers to support FY2025 endowment payout
- Approval of updates to University of Houston System Administrative Memorandum (SAM) 01.D.08 on sexual misconduct
- Approval of faculty hires with tenure and development leaves at University of Houston
- Approval of annual update to University of Houston-Downtown Master Plan
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will meet to approve the FY2026 financial plan and budget. The board is also deciding on the transition of the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System and various faculty and governance updates.
- Approval of the University of Houston System FY2026 Financial Plan and Budget
- Delegation of authority to the Chancellor for contracts exceeding $1 million for goods, services, and construction
- Transition of University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System
- Approval of design and construction contracts for Centennial Master Plan Projects and the Innovation Hub at UH
- Swearing-in of new Student Regent Adrian Caraves
The provided document contains only administrative portal information and a meeting title. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions are recorded in the text.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will review reports on the University of Houston System endowment and non-endowed portfolios. The body is seeking approval for several investment changes and the partial liquidation of a quasi endowment.
- Approval to negotiate and execute contracts for a hedge fund manager
- Full redemption from an International Public Equity manager and increase in investment with another
- Partial liquidation of a University of Houston System quasi endowment
- Report from NEPC regarding endowment and non-endowed portfolios
- Approval of committee minutes from May 14, 2025
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The committee will receive several informational reports regarding institutional compliance, internal audit plans, and state-required reporting. The body will also vote to approve minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting.
- Institutional Compliance Hotline Report for the three months ended July 31, 2025
- State Required Report on employee reporting of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking
- Annual Internal Audit Plan and presentation on IIA Global Internal Audit Standards
- Fiscal Year 2024 Compliance Review of UH System Support Organizations
- Approval of May 14, 2025 committee meeting minutes
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and software maintenance notices.
Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
The Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee will consider approvals for new academic programs, program closures, and faculty tenure and workload. The body will also review transfer admission standards for the University of Houston-Clear Lake and updates to system mission statements.
- Approval of new academic programs and program closures for the UH System
- Revision of University of Houston-Clear Lake transfer admission standards
- Approval of faculty hires with tenure and reinstatement of faculty appointment at UH-Victoria
- Update of UH System mission statements
- Approval of an honorary degree for the University of Houston
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actions were recorded in the text.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee will decide whether to approve the University of Houston System’s FY2026 financial plan and budget, delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate contracts exceeding $1 million, and modify banking resolutions. The meeting also includes a report on capital projects and an executive session covering legal matters, real estate, gifts, and personnel.
- Approval of FY2026 Financial Plan and Budget
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for contracts exceeding $1 million (goods/services and construction)
- Modification of banking and investment resolutions
- Report on University of Houston System Capital Projects
- Executive session on legal matters, real estate, gifts, and personnel
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System Endowment Management Committee will meet on May 14, 2025, to decide on rebalancing the $1.2B endowment portfolio, including new private equity investments and increased global public equity allocations. Members will also vote on updates to the Endowment Fund Statement of Objectives and Policies and the Non-Endowed Funds Investment Policy. A report from NEPC on portfolio performance will be presented for information.
- Rebalance $1.2B endowment portfolio to include new private equity funds and increased global public equity investments
- Approve updates to the UH System Endowment Fund Statement of Objectives and Policies
- Approve updates to the UH System Investment Policy for Non-Endowed Funds
- Receive NEPC report on endowment and non-endowed portfolio performance
- Approve minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The committee will review compliance hotline reports and various internal and external audit findings. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, gifts, personnel, and computer security.
- Institutional Compliance Hotline Report for the three months ended April 30, 2025
- State of Texas Federal Portion of the Statewide Single Audit Report (Report No. 25-315) for year ended August 31, 2024
- State of Texas Financial Portion of the Statewide Single Audit Report (Report No. 25-555) for year ended August 31, 2024
- University of Houston System External Audit Report
- University of Houston System Internal Audit Reports
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Academic and Student Success Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System’s Academic and Student Success Committee will meet to approve routine academic actions including faculty promotions and tenure, faculty emeritus appointments, and development leaves. The committee will also vote on new degree programs, program closures, and a transfer of a psychology program to the UH-Katy campus. Several informational presentations on energy innovation, federal funding, and a success story will be provided.
- Approval of faculty promotions and tenure across the UH System
- Approval of new degree programs and program closures
- Approval to delegate authority to modify test-optional admissions standards
- Approval of transfer of Specialist in School Psychology program from UH-Victoria to UH-Katy
- Introduction of new dean of UH Bauer College of Business
The provided document contains only administrative system notifications and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actions were recorded in the text.
Finance and Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance and Administration Committee of the University of Houston System will vote on approving delegation of contract authority over $1 million, a professional medical liability benefit plan, changes to optional charges starting Fall 2025, and annual updates to the University of Houston and University of Houston-Clear Lake master plans. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel discussions.
- Delegate authority to Chancellor to negotiate contracts exceeding $1 million for goods/services (excluding construction)
- Approve University of Houston System Professional Medical Liability Benefit Plan
- Approve changes to optional charges at University of Houston System beginning Fall 2025
- Approve annual update to University of Houston Master Plan
- Approve annual update to University of Houston-Clear Lake Master Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Board of Regents Meeting
The Board of Regents will consider several administrative approvals, including endowment fund rebalancing and changes to optional charges for Fall 2025. The board will also vote on faculty reductions at University of Houston-Victoria due to program discontinuance.
- Rebalancing of the University of Houston System Endowment Fund portfolio
- Delegation of authority to the Chancellor for contracts exceeding $1 million
- Faculty reductions at University of Houston-Victoria due to program discontinuance
- Annual updates to the University of Houston and UH-Clear Lake Master Plans
- Acquisition of surplus TXDOT property
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and administrative metadata.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will review a report from NEPC regarding system portfolios. The committee is seeking approval to rebalance both the Endowment Fund and Non-Endowed Fund to align with policy targets.
- Rebalancing of the University of Houston System Endowment Fund, including hiring and partial redemption of managers
- Changes to the University of Houston System Endowment Fund Statement of Objectives and Policies
- Rebalancing of the University of Houston System Non-Endowed Fund
- Changes to the University of Houston System Investment Policy for Non-Endowed Funds
- Executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, prospective gifts, and personnel
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System Audit and Compliance Committee met on February 19, 2025 to receive multiple reports on compliance hotline activity, fraud and non-compliance summaries, external and internal audits, financial statement certifications, and system policies. No votes or decisions were listed on the agenda; all items were informational.
- Approval of November 21, 2024 committee minutes
- Review of Institutional Compliance Hotline Report for Nov 2024–Jan 2025
- Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Fraud and Non-Compliance Reports
- Review of Fiscal Year 2024 External Audit Reports
- Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Statements Certifications
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System’s Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee will meet to approve routine academic and faculty matters, including hiring, honorary degrees, new academic programs, and faculty development leave. The committee will also receive updates on research initiatives and hear success stories.
- Approval of Faculty Hire with Tenure – University of Houston System
- Approval of Honorary Degrees – University of Houston
- Approval of New Academic Program(s) – University of Houston
- Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston System
- Research Update – University of Houston System
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee will meet to approve several delegations of authority to the Chancellor for contract negotiations and execution, including real property leases, goods/services purchases, construction contracts, insurance policies, and a shell-space build-out. The committee will also approve the FY2026 holiday schedule and write off FY2024 accounts receivable.
- Delegate authority to Chancellor to negotiate/execute real property leases exceeding $1M
- Delegate authority to Chancellor to negotiate/execute construction contracts exceeding $1M
- Delegate authority to Chancellor to negotiate FY2025-26 insurance policies
- Delegate authority to Chancellor to negotiate build-out of Agrawal Engineering Research Building shell space
- Approve FY2026 holiday schedule and write off FY2024 accounts receivable
The provided document contains only administrative header information and system maintenance notices. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will meet to approve endowment rebalancing and various academic appointments. The board is deciding on delegating authority to the Chancellor for high-value contracts and construction projects. Other items include a review of the FY2026 holiday schedule and updates to art policies.
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for real property leases and goods/services contracts exceeding $1 million
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for construction contracts exceeding $1 million
- Rebalancing of the University of Houston System Endowment Fund and Non-Endowed Fund portfolios
- Approval of new academic programs and faculty hires with tenure
- Write-off of Accounts and Notes Receivable for FY2024
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or votes were recorded in this text.