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Do You Teach an Introductory STEM Class?

The collaboration of Sloan Equity and Inclusion in STEM Introductory Courses (SEISMIC) brings together 10 large public research universities to make introductory STEM courses more equitable and inclusive. We are hoping to recruit four STEM faculty members and two undergraduate…

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Diego Chaves-Gnecco, Olga Klimova, Megan Kappel, Piper Carroll, John Wallace, Joaquin Rodriguez, Provost Ann Cudd, And Sera Mathew At The Provost's Award For Diversity In The Curriculum Luncheon. This Luncheon Is Sponsored By The Office Of The Provost And Managed/coordinated By The University Center For Teaching And Learning. The 2022 Award Recipients Were Recognized An Event Held At The University Club Jan. 24, 2023. The Speakers Were Provost Ann E. Cudd And Vice Provost John Wallace.

New Faculty Essentials, Jan. 31, 2023

Provost's Award for Diversity in the Curriculum
On Jan. 24, we recognized five faculty members for their efforts to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) concepts into courses and curricula which have resulted in changes of impact. Read more about the 2022 award recipients. Now in its sixth year, the Provost’s Award for Diversity in the Curriculum has recognized 33 faculty for their exemplary efforts to bring diverse perspectives to the curriculum, create inclusive environments, and institute changes that expand students’ cultural awareness and cross-cultural development. Applications for the 2023 award will begin in fall term 2023.

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Staff At The Open Lab Are Ready To Assist You With Your Maker Projects.

Open Lab Cuts Ribbon on New Location

The Teaching Center and University Library System are proud to announce the opening of the newly renovated Open Lab makerspace in room 132 of Hillman Library. Open Lab features 3D scanning and printing, laser cutting and engraving, virtual reality, vinyl…

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Early Progress Reporting

The Office of the Provost is coordinating an early progress reporting (EPR) campaign for a subset of undergraduate and graduate students using the Pathways for Student Success platform. EPRs allow faculty members to identify students of concern and share that…

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2022 Teaching Center Award Winners, From Left, Blaine Walker, Daryl Putman, Max Glider, And Lizette Muñoz Rojas.

Teaching Center Recognizes Four Award Winners for 2022

The Teaching Center would like to congratulate Max Glider, manager of Classroom Services, Lizette Muñoz Rojas, teaching consultant, Daryl Putman, educational software support specialist, and Blaine Walker, manager of Academic Digital Media, for earning a 2022 Teaching Center Staff Excellence…

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New Faculty Essentials, Dec. 14, 2022

Preparing for Spring Term
Key Dates to Remember

  • Dec. 18: Winter recess begins for students (no classes), all schools
  • Dec. 20: Fall term grades must be approved by instructors by 11:59 p.m.
  • Dec. 23, 2022–Jan. 2, 2023: Winter recess (University closed)
  • Jan. 9, 2023: Spring term begins (University Academic Calendar 2022-2023)
  • Jan. 16, 2023: Martin Luther King holiday (University closed)
  • Jan. 16-20, 2023: Week of SEISMIC (Sloan Equity and Inclusion in STEM Introductory Courses)
  • Jan. 27, 2023: Assessment and Teaching Conference (Details coming soon)

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Week of SEISMIC: Jan, 16-19

The University of Pittsburgh has joined nine other top public universities across the country to form SEISMIC, a collaboration focused on supporting and promoting equity and inclusion in introductory STEM courses though sharing best practices and collaborative research. To provide…

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Supporting Student Well-Being

As we continue to create environments in which our students can thrive as they live and learn, we want to encourage you to think about how your engagement with students can support their well-being. At Pitt, we define well-being as…

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