Faculty voices support for mandatory Black studies course, allowing students to recognize religious observances
By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
The Faculty Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday urging the University to create a mandatory three-credit Black studies course.
Pitt to allow in-person classes if ‘definable benefit,’ remainder to stay online during Elevated posture
By Rebecca Johnson, Jon Moss, and Alice Tang
September 9, 2020
Provost Ann Cudd said in a Wednesday afternoon email to faculty members that they can apply to teach their classes in person if there is a “definable benefit” to in-person instruction, and if an instructor’s dean or regional campus president approves teaching plans.
Faculty voice concerns as fall semester approaches
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
July 8, 2020
Faculty have raised flags about a lack of shared governance in parts of the process and a lack of information provided by the administration.
‘Failure’ of shared governance in fall term emails, faculty leaders say
By Jon Moss, Editor-in-Chief
June 9, 2020
Faculty government leaders discussed multiple items related to the COVID-19 pandemic at Tuesday afternoon’s Faculty Assembly meeting held via Zoom.