President’s Listening Tour Seeks UHD Community’s Input
Student Forum Kicks Off Series on April 20, Other Sessions to Follow
By Mark Kramer
University of Houston-Downtown President Loren J. Blanchard wants to hear from you.
The President’s Listening Tour will provide an opportunity for the UHD Community to share thoughts, ideas and visions for the University during a series of forums being held virtually and at limited in-person events through June as well as via survey.
The first forum will be held exclusively for students in a virtual event at 10 a.m., Tuesday April 20. The schedule of all the sessions for faculty, staff and students and registration information are available on the Listening Tour website and are listed below. You may attend your choice of virtual or limited in-person sessions.
President Blanchard said these meetings will not only help familiarize him with the University, but to further connect him with the campus community that he's heard so much about.
"When I interviewed for this position, I met with faculty, staff and students who informed me of the tight-knit, family atmosphere at UHD," he said in a UHD Magazine interview. "There's a great sense of care that strongly compelled me to be a part of this institution. I want to ensure that the University extends this caring culture to the Greater Houston community, so that we can together reach new levels of excellence across multiple fronts."
Listening Tour Schedule: Three Ways to Participate
Virtual Session
Student Session
10 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, April 20
Register
Staff Session (SESSION FULL)
10 - 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 28
Register
Open to UHD Community
10 - 11 a.m.
Friday, April 30
Register
Faculty Session
2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 13
Register
Open to UHD Community
10 - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 18
Register
Student Session
Wednesday, May 26, 2-3 p.m.
Register
Staff Session
Tuesday, June 8, 10-11 a.m.
Register
Limited In-Person Opportunity
RSVP: SpecialEvents@uhd.edu
Student Session (moved online due to severe weather)
10 - 11 a.m.
Friday, April 23
UHD Auditorium
Faculty Session
2 - 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 6
UHD Auditorium
Staff Session
10-11 a.m.
Thursday, June 3
UHD Auditorium
Participate by Survey
To participate by survey, share your comments here.
The University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.
U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions: No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.
