Tom Morton, lecturer of history of architecture and urbanism in the History of Art and Architecture department, and Tahirah Walker, manager of Teaching Support at the Teaching Center, developed and led a "Walkshop" on April 2 with the purpose of helping instructors consider opportunities to incorporate the physical space of our campus into their learning activities. The University Times followed along and captured the experience in a new feature article. The Teaching Center's Academic Digital Media team joined as well and captured the event.

The Provost's Diversity Institute begins with two events at the Community Engagement Center in Homewood on April 29. Inside-Out: Experiences from the Pitt Prison Education Project (10 a.m.) kicks things off, and facilitates dialogue and education across social differences by co-enrolling students from university and incarcerated settings. Teaching Side by Side (1 p.m.) follows in the afternoon, offering a community-based learning format that brings together college students and community residents or organizations in classes taught by university faculty. Information on these sessions, registration, and more can be found on the Provost's Diversity Institute for Faculty Development web page. Eligible faculty will receive a stipend for attending these sessions.

The Provost’s Diversity Institute for Faculty Development will take place April 29 - June 12, and offers University of Pittsburgh faculty the opportunity to increase awareness about diversity and develop skills needed to teach in a diverse, multicultural environment. Visit the Provost's Diversity Institute for Faculty Development web page for more information and to register for all or individual sessions.

Teaching Surveys begin Monday, April 1, and run through Sunday, April 21. Did you know that you can monitor your response rates in real time through your Teaching Survey dashboard? Also, the Office of Measurement and Evaluation of Teaching offers tips and resources that can help increase response rates and receive quality feedback.

• Read about faculty who have achieved high response rates.
• Ask students ahead of time to provide effective feedback.
• Schedule class time for students to take their surveys.
• Read other strategies for increasing response rates.

Come outside and enjoy the spring weather with us for this “Walkshop” on April 2 from 10-11:30 a.m. With a special focus on the dynamics of an urban campus rich with resources and influences from around the world, this walking workshop is designed to help instructors consider opportunities to incorporate the physical space of our campus into their learning activities. Attendees will explore what Oakland has to offer and become familiarized with key pedagogical steps to foster successful experiential learning outcomes. Please register online to attend.

We’d like to thank everyone who attended and participated in the 2019 Pittsburgh Regional Faculty Symposium on March 11. The event attracted over 270 professionals from around the region – and internationally — and gathered together talents and expertise from across the entire spectrum of higher education. Special thanks to Dr. Sarah Rose Cavanagh for offering the keynote address, as well as 13 different Pitt faculty members who where involved in the planning or hosting of a conference session.