About Us

Mission

Recognizing that staff is integral to the functioning of the University of Houston-Downtown, the Staff Council will be an advisory body to the President of the University and promote positive and meaningful communication among UHD staff, the President, and the University community in order to achieve the Staff Council's goal of providing UHD with a collective voice in staff-related University matters.

The Staff Council also promotes recognition of staff contributions to the mission of the University and recommends individuals to serve on committees where policies and procedures affecting staff will be discussed.

History

The UHD Staff Council was formed on July 30, 1986, when former UHD President, Dr. Alexander Schilt, sent a memo to staff proposing the creation of a staff council. Lee Ellwood, Dr. Schilt's assistant at the time, was deemed the Council liaison.

Staff-wide elections, involving more than 200 staff members, were held on October 13, 1986. The first group elected to create the new UHD Staff Council met with Dr. Schilt. Those members were Penny Ellis, Vickie Black-Lewis, Robert Jurica, Terry Elliot, Marilyn Allen, Angie Mifflin, Laura Olejnik, Martha Cantu, Lloyd Matzner, and Kenneth Allen.

On December 18, 1987, the group met and elected Penny Ellis as President. Also during this meeting the first Staff Council Bylaws were established.

On January 7, 1988 the first official meeting of the UHD Staff Council commenced.

  • Past Presidents

    The UHD Staff Council was formed on July 30, 1986, when former UHD President, Dr. Alexander Schilt, sent a memo to staff proposing the creation of a staff council. Lee Ellwood, Dr. Schilt's assistant at the time, was deemed the Council liaison.

    Rhonda Scherer 2019-2020

    Liza Alonzo 2018-2019

    Gladis Moya 2017-2018

    Isidro Grau 2016-2017

    Debora Evans 2015-2016

    Debra Shouldice 2014-2015

    No Staff Council 2013-2014

    Tiziano Hernandez 2012-2013

    Elliot Ballard 2011-2012

    John Lane 2009-2011

    Karen (Alfaro) Rivera 2008-2009

    Kenya Hicks 2006-2008

    Lucy Bowen 2004-2006

    Yesenia Montoya 2002-2004

    Scottie Attaway 2001-2002

    Brenetta Brooks 1999-2001

    Gary Greer 1997-1999

    Marie Cepeda 1995-1997

    Mersades Richard 1994-1995

    Lloyd Matzner 1992-1994

    Nan Benz 1991-1992

    Said Fattouh 1990-1991

    Vickie Lewis-Black 1989-1990

    Penny Ellis Founding President elected December 18, 1987

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