Student Affairs shares encouraging numbers related to rec center, student sense of belonging and services
Mike Giancola, new dean of students, introduces himself to SAAA committee
Chancellor addresses federal travel visa program subpoena, college sports act in Senate Council report
Gabel reflects on Comprehensive Campaign launch, updates committee on Health Sciences leadership search.
Voices of Pitt: Narratives of Resilience
Interactive exhibit at Hillman shows that adversity is common, and commonly overcome.
Senate Council president discusses rural student success workshop, campus inclusivity challenges
Kanthak seeks changes to ‘whack-a-mole’ approach to ‘existential’ crisis of students not feeling included.
Toy archive enables experiential learning in film and media, digital narrative, interactive design courses
Vintage materials make up the Childhood Material Culture Teaching Collection, funded by a Pitt innovation in education award.
Educational Policies Committee prepares for potential changes to federal rules for international students
New length-of-stay limits stayed by state court, for now.
SENATE MATTERS: Rethinking Accommodation for the 21st century university
Spring Plenary will explore what it means to accommodate today’s students.
Staff Council takes part in Campus Safety Crawl and survey to assess areas of concern around Oakland
Parliamentarian reports on activity-rich fall, including Homecoming, Cathedral centennial, informational forums.
TEACHING AT PITT: The Analog Classroom in the AI Era
The rise of AI has educators examining their pedagogical practices, and for good reasons.
PERSPECTIVE: Learning Hurts - Higher-Ed Teaching in the Age of AI
Teachers and students can adopt technology while keeping the productive struggle that is essential to learning.
EIADAC committee discusses concerns about newer campus safety/emergency features
Panic buttons, privacy concerns, improved communication between Pitt, city police among topics shared.
Rhonda Schuldt talks about Big Idea Center at Staff Council’s latest Coffee and Conversation
“We help students start startups," says the center director.