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Interim flex work policy addresses work-life balance and sustainability goals

The key is communication between staff, supervisors and RC heads, Burdsall says.

Promotion and tenure committee’s pilot year a ‘great success,’ Wang says

The advisory group made recommendations for cases in the Dietrich School and four others.

Disclosing vaccine status will enter you in Pitt prize drawings

Pitt isn’t requiring vaccinations so far, but plans to continue indoor mask mandate.

Pitt vaccine clinic now offering all three approved COVID-19 shots

Walk-ins are welcome, but you can schedule an appointment at Nordenberg Hall site.

William Penn Union with Cathedral in background

Safety will be primary concern in return to campus, DeJong says

Town hall addresses commuting, child care, cleaning and health concerns.

Staff Council told new flex work policy designed to ease the process

Angie Coldren elected group’s new president; job creep survey gets more than 1,000 responses.

Chancellor tells staff retreat that workforce expectations have changed

Keynote speaker says “life” should always come first in life-work integration.

Humphrey says Pitt taught her leadership skills that she’ll take to Carlow

As the SVC for engagement departs after 16 years, she looks back at her accomplishments here.

New budget model should be ready to test in October, Cudd and Sastry say

More stakeholder meetings and infrastructure work ahead; plan is still to go live in FY2022-23.

Empty lot with other buildings in background

Pitt agrees to buy Halket and Bates street properties from Walnut Capital

Property committee also approves funding for ongoing Hillman project and new chiller plant

International students pivot to Duolingo English Test during pandemic

The Pittsburgh-based company’s online exams saw a 2,000 percent increase in 2020.

Arm holding Pride flag in front of Cathedral of Learning

Pride Month activities continue throughout the month

LGBTQIA Alumni Council sponsoring Pitt Pride Picnic on June 27.

Pitt Magazine going all digital for summer edition

Cost-cutting prompted decision, but the print edition is expected to return in the fall.

Geovette Washington to head Carnegie Museums board

Pitt’s chief legal officer has served as a trustee since 2017.

Board of Trustees to get details on Plan for Pitt at meeting next week

Committees approve maintaining endowment distribution and changing tenure clock.

Also in This Issue:

SHRS will offer physical therapy and physician assistant programs in online/in-person hybrid

Provost’s office seeks submissions for ACCelerate Smithsonian Festival

Letter to the editor: Educate incoming students on smoking risks

Diversity in Curriculum award applications being accepted

Volume 53 |
Issue 21: June 18, 2021

Interim flex work policy addresses work-life balance and sustainability goals