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Division of Student Affairs

Events

If you have any questions about the conference, please contact:

UHS SA Leadership Conference Chair
Bridget Portier (blportie@central.uh.edu) 
713-743-5807

2026 UHS Student Affairs Leadership Conference

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October 30, 2026
91视频-Downtown

This year鈥檚 conference theme, Leading with Purpose: Advancing Student Success Together, invites professionals throughout the UH System to share their knowledge, experiences, best practices, and innovative ideas in the following areas: 

  • Purposeful Leadership & Professional Excellence 
  • Student Well-Being & Holistic Success 
  • Belonging, Engagement & Community Building 
  • Innovation, Partnership & Future Readiness 
  • Campus Safety & Awareness 

The 2026 conference will feature a keynote speaker, educational sessions, networking opportunities, breakfast, and lunch, providing attendees with opportunities to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships across the UH System.

Program proposals must be submitted by Friday, September 25, 2026. Whether you have a successful initiative, emerging practice, valuable lessons learned, or innovative approach to supporting students, we encourage you to consider presenting and contributing to this year鈥檚 conference. 

strategically authentic

A Conversation with Dr. Erika Michalski

Dr. Erika Michalski

The Conference Planning Committee is excited to welcome Dr. Erika Michalski, CEO of Strategically Authentic.

Dr. Erika Michalski is an aggressive optimist and fierce authenticity advocate with a robust history of providing high-energy, engaging keynotes and workshops designed to empower participants and cultivate new ideas about professional development. Recognized internationally as a certified Master Performance Consultant, she is passionate about creating environments where individuals feel equipped to tackle new challenges as they move forward in personal and professional endeavors. Dr. Erika is known by audiences, clients, colleagues, and students as the one who believes in even the most ambitious possibilities as long as there is a plan rooted in authenticity, and she is always ready to celebrate people鈥檚 successes along the way! After a successful career leading highperforming teams in the Midwest, she took her passion for pouring into others and founded Strategically Authentic, a consulting company dedicated to helping individuals and teams leverage who they are to get where they want to be. Drawing from over two decades of work across multiple sectors, she is consistently able to connect with audiences and offer practical skills they can put into action immediately. She frames her work in the most current information around neuroscience, emotional intelligence, positive psychology, employee engagement, human evolution, and just a hint of behavioral economy 鈥� in other words, there鈥檚 a little something for everyone when Dr. Erika gets involved!

Directions & Parking

Conference Location Address:
One Main Building
1 Main St.
Houston, Texas 77002
Room Location - A300

Coming from 91视频 (I-45 Gulf Freeway), take I-45 North/Gulf Freeway toward Downtown Houston. Exit at Pease Street or St. Joseph Parkway, then turn right onto San Jacinto Street. Continue to Wood Street and turn left. Travel to Main Street and turn right. At Naylor Street, turn left and continue to the Daly Street Lot (501 N. Main St., Houston, TX 77002).

Coming from UH Katy (I-10 Katy Freeway), take the Downtown/Smith Street exit, turn left at Preston, then turn left onto Main Street (being careful not to turn onto the Metro Rail tracks). Travel to Naylor Street, turn left and continue to the Daly Street Lot (501 N. Main St., Houston, TX 77002).

Coming from UHD Northwest on I-45 (North Freeway), take SH 249/Tomball Parkway South toward Houston and merge onto I-45/North Freeway South toward Downtown. Take the N. Main Street/Houston Avenue exit and continue to N. Main Street. Turn left onto N. Main Street, then travel to Naylor Street and turn right. Continue to the Daly Street Lot (501 N. Main St., Houston, TX 77002).

Coming UH Clear Lake (I-45 Gulf Freeway), take I-45 North/Gulf Freeway toward Downtown Houston. Take the I-69 North exit toward Downtown, then follow signs to I-10 West. Continue toward the UHD area and take the San Jacinto St/Main St exit. Stay in the right-hand lane to turn right onto N. Main Street, then turn left onto Naylor Street and continue to the Daly Street Lot (501 N. Main St., Houston, TX 77002).

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

All attendees are encouraged to park in the Daly Parking Lot, see .  UH-Downtown will provide a golf cart shuttle from the Daly Parking Lot to One Main between 7:45 am and 9:00 am.  A limited number of Accessibility parking spots will be available in the Visitor Garage at 201 Girard Street, Houston, TX 77002.  Parking validation will be provided to all attendees driving in from UH-Main Campus and UH-Clear Lake.
The dress code is business casual. We also encourage attendees to show their institutional pride by wearing their school colors or university-branded attire. 

Check-in will take place on the 3rd floor of the One Main Building, directly outside the Cullen Auditorium. 

  • Check-In Hours: 8:00 AM 鈥� 10:00 AM 
  • Networking & Breakfast: 8:00 AM 鈥� 9:00 AM 
  • Welcome Address: 9:15 AM (featuring welcoming remarks from UHD's President) 
To verify your registration status, please contact Paul Calhoun calhounp@uhd.edu) or Bridget Portier (blportie@central.uh.edu). On-site registration is available; however, advance notice is greatly appreciated to ensure seamless accommodation. 
Dietary requests submitted during pre-registration have been accounted for in our menu planning. If you have not registered in advance but plan to attend, please contact Paul Calhoun (calhounp@uhd.edu) as soon as possible so we can accommodate your dietary needs. 
All presenters should have received detailed instructions via email prior to the event. If you have specific questions regarding your presentation or session logistics, please reach out to Branston Harris ( harrisb@uhd.edu) or Caleb Wells (wellsc@uhd.edu). 

Conference Schedule

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Yes. In addition to the meals provided, Starbucks is conveniently located on the 3rd floor of the One Main Building. Additional dining options are available in the . 
Yes, dedicated private lactation spaces are available on campus. Please visit the check-in desk outside Cullen Auditorium or contact event staff for access details and room locations (6th floor South side room 610).
Yes. Attendees can connect to the UHD-Guest wireless network. Detailed connection instructions and guest access credentials will be provided at the check-in table. 
Yes. Presenter slides and event materials will be uploaded to the UHS Conference website within one week following the event, subject to presenter approval. 
The One Main Building and Cullen Auditorium are fully ADA-accessible via elevators and ramps. If you require specific physical or auditory accommodations, please contact event staff at the check-in table or reach out in advance to Branston Harris ( harrisb@uhd.edu) or Caleb Wells (wellsc@uhd.edu). 
For administrative or logistical help during the event, please visit the main check-in desk outside Cullen Auditorium. For security or urgent facilities concerns, UHD Campus Police can be reached directly at 713-221-8065. 
Yes, on the first floor of the Student Center, near the restroom just past the elevators and staircase. If you would like access, please stop by the Information Desk on the first floor of the Student Center South to obtain the key.