Robin Kear first librarian elected as Senate president
Runoff between Kanthak and Scott needed for vice presidential race after no one got a majority.
‘Year of …’ initiative will focus on Data and Society in 2021-22
The Data Science Task Force report from last year will serve as a foundation for ideas.
Requiring vaccines for those on campus isn’t straightforward
Faculty Assembly tables resolution asking Pitt to mandate shots; more study needed, members say.
Attracting Black faculty also means changing negative perceptions of Pittsburgh
Faculty Diversity office’s Wallace and Johnson-Osho say the city is full of opportunity.
For Lu-in Wang, new tenure and promotion committees a top priority
The vice provost for Faculty Affairs has been adjusting to the size and diversity of Pitt.
Amanda Godley wants to improve communication with grad students
A new website is in the works; another top priority is increasing enrollment.
Chemistry and Langley libraries to merge into Engineering Library
The two sites have seen sharp decrease in visits; staff won’t lose jobs.
Students asked to move out within 24 hours of last final
A new emailed check-out form will confirm who has left campus.