The first few Plan for Pitt 2025 engagement sessions didn’t draw a crowd, but Melissa Schild said there are plenty more opportunities to get involved.
Participants were asked to say what each of Pitt’s six key goals meant to them, what outcomes we should expect in five years and what actions the University can take to meet those outcomes.
In contrast to the first Plan for Pitt, which was more broad in focus and runs through this year, this one is looking for more specific actions to move toward the ultimate goals. The six goals are:
- Advance educational excellence
- Engage in research of impact
- Strengthen communities
- Promote diversity and inclusion
- Embrace the world
- Build foundational strength
Schild said so far staff members have been most responsive in signing up for the engagement sessions. In addition, nearly 300 people have filled out the survey on the Plan for Pitt 2025 website.
Here are the engagements sessions still ahead:
Strategic planning workshops
Registration is encouraged, but not required, for the upcoming workshops and can be accessed through the Pitt calendar listing for each event.
Faculty
2 p.m. Jan. 23, 548 William Pitt Union
9:30 a.m. Jan. 27, William Pitt Union ballroom
3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, William Pitt Union ballroom
Staff
Noon, Jan. 27, William Pitt Union ballroom
Noon, Jan. 28, William Pitt Union ballroom
Noon, Jan. 30, 548 William Pitt Union
Entire Pitt community
Noon Jan. 29: William Pitt Union ballroom
2 p.m. Jan. 30: 548 William Pitt Union
Regionals
Times and locations are still be determined.
Titusville: Feb. 6
Greensburg: Feb. 7
Johnstown: Feb. 10
Bradford: Feb. 11
Strategic planning focus groups
These small-discussion groups will take a closer look at some of the broad goals in the Plan for Pitt.
Sustainability:
11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 13, William Pitt Union, dining room A
4 p.m. Feb. 17, 548 William Pitt Union
Data/Analytics:
9:30 a.m. Feb. 14, William Pitt Union, dining room A
2 p.m. Feb. 20, 548 William Pitt Union
Collaboration/Partnerships:
Noon, Feb. 17, 548 William Pitt Union
9:30 a.m. Feb. 20, 548 William Pitt Union
Health/Wellness:
Noon, Feb. 20, 548 William Pitt Union
9 a.m. Feb. 21, William Pitt Union, Kurtzman Room
— Susan Jones
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