Specifications include, but are not limited to: The University of Houston System (“University”) comprises the largest Texas state institution system ofhigher education located in an urban, metropolitan environment. The UH System's research and scholarshipis globally significant, nationally competitive, and serve as an engine for economic development, while itspublic service activities enhance the quality of life in the region. The UH System offers undergraduate andgraduates degree programs in a variety of disciplines; courses are conducted throughout most of thecalendar year. The student population of the University of Houston (“University” or “Owner”) is comprisedof over 46,000 students. The University of Houston employs approximately 2,700 faculty members and4,000 staff members. The other component universities, in surrounding areas, include: the University ofHouston-Clear Lake, located in the far southeast Houston-area, which has a student population ofapproximately 9,000 students, 800 faculty and 600 staff members; the University of Houston-Downtown, located in downtown Houston, which has approximately 14,000 students, 750 faculty and 600 staff members; and the University of Houston-Victoria is located approximately 100 miles southwest of Houston and serves over 4,300 students, 200 faculty and 300 staff members
