The UCSC membership consists of elected representatives from each operating unit across UTHealth and appointed members as specified by our bylaws. Members must be full-time classified employees who have fulfilled the obligations of their probationary employment period. Click here to see the UCSC Bylaws.
The University Classified Staff Council (UCSC) advises the President and the Executive Council on matters of importance to classified employees of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Such matters can include, but are not limited to, the following:
Each member of UCSC serves on one of five standing committees. Special purpose committees may be established on a temporary basis as needed.
The five standing committees are:
The chairs of each committee, along with UCSC officers, serve as the Coordinating Committee. The Coordinating Committee is responsible for the strategic direction of UCSC and for advising the Executive Council on strategic planning issues of UCSC. The Coordinating Committee develops the agenda for UCSC meetings and facilitates the work of UCSC.
In addition, UCSC council members participate in groups and events across campus and UT System. This includes or has included: