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OFFICE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Supporting the College Through Strategic Financial Leadership & Administrative Excellence

The Office of Business Operations provides administrative leadership, operational support, and financial oversight for the Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts. The office works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university partners to support the college's mission while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

 

CONNIE BARR

Executive Director, College/Division Business Operations

cjbarr@uh.edu

(713) 743-1978

 

RAYNA SPENCER

College Business Administrator

rthomas@central.uh.edu

(832) 842-4562

 

MARY COLEMAN

Development Coordinator

mcoleman7@uh.edu

(713) 743-8578

ACE ANZALDUA

Department Business Administrator

crguyanz@central.uh.edu

(713) 743-0365

Blaffer Art Gallery | School of Art

 

HECTOR ABERCROMBIE

Department Business Administrator

habercro@central.uh.edu

(713) 743-5877

School of Theatre & Dance

 

PEPPER CANADA

Department Business Administrator

pdcanada@central.uh.edu

(713) 743-9663

Moores School of Music | SOH Band

 

NATASHIA ROBINSON

Sr. Department Business Administrator

nldavis@central.uh.edu

(713) 743-3891

Dean's Office | CAA | CWMCA | Public Art

The Business Operations team manages and supports all financial, budgetary, payroll, and administrative activities within the College of the Arts.

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  • Foreign Travel Statement 
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    • The MVR, or Motor Vehicle Request form, must be completed by all individuals who wish to drive any EAS owned vehicles. No employee, student, or volunteer is permitted to operate a vehicle on university business until authorization has been approved.   
  • Refer to CoTA Travel Policy located in the  for KGMCA specific information regarding travel. 

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  • Procurement Thresholds 
    • Spot Purchases: $0 - $14,999.99 
    • Informal Solicitation: $15,000 - $24,999.99 
    • Formal Solicitation: $25,000 and above 
      • Request for Proposal (RFP) 
      • Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 
      • Request for Offer (RFO) 
      • Invitation to Bid (ITB) 
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    • Note: The tax documents are used by UHS employees to obtain exemption from paying Texas sales tax and Texas hotel occupancy tax for UH business.  
  • Reimbursements 
    • Request for approval for refreshments/meals involving UH employees only.
    • Requests for reimbursement, including all required documentation, must be submitted to the department business office no later than 60 days after the date of the purchase. 
    • Refer to KGMCA Reimbursement Guide, Alcohol Policy and Travel Policy located in the  for policy information 

  • Contracts are required for all services provided to the University. Services include work or duties performed by business entities or individuals. All contracts must be fully executed and approved before any services begin. 
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  • Faculty Engagement and Development (FED) is a faculty-driven, administratively supported organization that provides high-quality programming and resources to support the continual professional development and successful career progression of faculty members. 
  • °ճó±ð  is designed to provide the 91ÊÓƵ's tenured and tenure-track faculty members and librarians with opportunities that enhance their research and scholarship while increasing the visibility of the institution by supporting travel to present their peer-reviewed research findings or creative activity at professional meetings with a national or international audience.
  •  was established to further faculty involvement in the globalization process of the university. This Provost initiative will increase both the assortment and quality of UH’s global programs by helping faculty to defray the costs of engaging in innovative global activities. 

  • Annual Solicitations 
    • The office of Annual Giving must review and approve the design, copy and timing of any mass solicitations, including direct mail, email, telephone (including text), web, social media or any other multimedia campaign. 
    • All college/unit FY solicitation planning (galas, luncheons, special events) must be included in the Business Planning process.   
    • Ex. TMF, HSF, Friends of Moores Luncheon, Friends of giving pages 
    • All solicitation lists, whether for mail, email, or phone contact, must be requested through Mary Coleman. 
    • To ensure that all solicitations use the most accurate and up-to-date data, a new data request must be submitted for each new solicitation.  Lists expire after 30 days and must not be reused. 
  • Donations 
    • When donors wish to give gifts to the college of the Arts or a particular school or program, there are several ways to go about sending in payment. 
    • Check: Please make check payable to 91ÊÓƵ, if you are wanting the gift for a particular department, activity, program – please make a note of it in the memo line of the check or include a short note with your check. 
      • Checks can be mailed to me directly to: 
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          College of the Arts, Dean’s Office 
          Bert F. Winston Building 
          Attn: Mary Coleman 
          3700 Cullen Blvd. Room E128 
          Houston, TX 77204-4039 
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        • You can also mail your check or payment to:
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              Gift Processing & Records
              P.O. Box 867
              Houston, TX 77001-0867
    • Credit Card: If you wish to pay with a credit card, please call Mary Coleman at (713) 743-8578 and I will take down your information.   
    • Donor Advised Fund: Wire, ACH and Securities: Please see transfer instructions – please include the donor’s name and we request that notification is sent to Mary Coleman via email or phone call. 

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The KGMCA Resource Hub is your central location for internal policies, procedures, forms, templates, and frequently used links. Whether you're looking for operational guidance or department resources, you'll find the latest information in one place.


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