In the spring of 2020, we were faced with the task of quickly transitioning to emergency remote teaching. For many of us, this meant trying our best to recreate our face-to-face class structure in the remote environment by using Zoom…
The University of Pittsburgh Faculty Assembly recommends that all faculty add the following text to their syllabi before the spring term begins. The statement addresses student-identified course conflicts due to religious observances. Religious Observances The observance of religious holidays (activities…
The University will retire CourseWeb (Blackboard Learn) at the end of this term. Students and faculty should download any remaining copies of content from CourseWeb before Friday, Dec. 11, at 11 p.m. Faculty can use the following resources to prepare for…
Dr. Mike Bridges, director of our Teaching Commons unit, was recently interviewed by the University Times and offered recommendations about alternative forms of assessments as we approach finals. An impending finals week like no other has given Pitt faculty members…
The University of Pittsburgh Testing Center [UPTC] has been recertified by the National College Testing Association [NCTA]. Criteria for certification are rigorous and are based on the NCTA Professional Standards and Guidelines, which were developed to guide post-secondary test centers…
Faculty are encouraged to seek support from the Care and Resource Support [CARS] Team when appropriate. The CARS Team accepts referrals, problem solves, and responds to student behavior identified as reasonably causing concern for students’ health, welfare, and safety. The…
Faculty may add custom questions to their teaching surveys through Nov. 8. Adding custom questions can help gather critical feedback on specific aspects of your course — especially as we navigate through new modes of teaching and learning. Visit the Teaching Survey…
We are pleased to announce that University of Pittsburgh on Coursera program has been extended through Feb. 28, 2021. This program allows Pitt students, faculty, and staff to access nearly 4,000 courses offered by Coursera partner institutions at no cost. The courses are…
The Office of the Provost and the Teaching Center each hosted a faculty discussion in October focused on how faculty have adapted their courses under the Flex@Pitt instructional model. The panels discussed their successes, lessons learned, and how they've modified…
October is a busy month for diversity and inclusion! The start of the month marks the beginning of National LGBT History Month. Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day, and Hispanic Heritage Month extends into Oct. 15. The Teaching Center…