New budget model will charge schools 16% participation fee
The plan, which is being tested now, puts schools in charge of revenue to help promote innovation.
No raises for Pitt’s senior leaders for second year
The move comes after University employees got 1 to 1.75 percent increases.

Pitt in the making: Original Cathedral plan was 10 stories higher
Chancellor Bowman wanted it to house almost all of Pitt’s classrooms, labs and the library.
Hiring initiative looking for experts in health and racial inequities
New collaboratory will help groups of faculty in different disciplines tackle social issues.

Universities on high alert as omicron variant spreads
Pitt’s case numbers still low, but officials are monitoring if new mitigation efforts will be needed.
Nominees selected for faculty union Council of Representatives
The bargaining committee will eventually come from this 77-member group.
Provost clarifies guidance for teaching in spring term
Almost all classes should be in person and recordings are not required.

Moving into higher ed administration takes time, Cudd says
Well-rounded professors who value research, teaching and service have a step up.
New UCSUR director should have cross-disciplinary experience
Focus on education and research important, forum participants say.
Q&A addresses common questions about Pitt’s retirement funds
Oversight committee and experts detail why funds are chosen and how they are monitored.

Planning Commission has lots of questions about Oakland Crossings
Developer Walnut Capital wants to create a new zoning subdistrict for the project.
Pitt’s average faculty salaries largely the same in AAU rankings
Cost of living adjustment brings Oakland campus salaries up slightly compared to peers.
Community Relations committee gives updates on upcoming projects
Institutional Master Plan dashboard in works; proposals sought for community-engaged scholarship forum

Raising school’s visibility key issue for a new business dean
Forum participant says Katz needs to “emerge central to the mission of the University.”
Senate Council approves HIPAA and protection from abuse policies
Chancellor says number of unvaccinated “relatively small” now, but gives no details.
Here’s the Plan (for Pitt): Our Purpose
What approach do we take to change lives for the better?