University Senate Council Archives

Senate Council discusses freeze on policies concerning bargaining items

By James Paul, Staff Writer • December 9, 2022

Robin Kear said in Thursday’s Senate Council meeting any new policy changes concerning wages, hours and the terms and conditions of employment will only apply to those not represented by the faculty union.

Senate Council discusses vaccine mandate, approves two policies

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • December 10, 2021

Pitt’s Senate Council held its last monthly meeting of the semester on Thursday afternoon both in person at Posvar Hall and on Zoom. Besides Pitt’s vaccine mandate, the council discussed and voted on two draft policies during the meeting.

Senate Council passes resolution urging vaccine requirement for fall

By Allison Radziwon, Staff Writer • May 26, 2021

As universities across the nation make decisions on a possible COVID-19 vaccine requirement, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said COVID-19 vaccination rates of Pitt students and faculty will affect the University’s planning for the fall semester.

‘We did well’: Pitt officials discuss COVID-19 response, vaccination efforts

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • April 23, 2021

All students should get the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even if they can’t get the second dose at the same location, according to Pitt officials. The Senate Council discussed Pitt’s vaccination efforts, COVID-19 response and graduation on Thursday.

Gallagher: ‘Anticipate’ Flex@Pitt, compressed schedule next semester

By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor • September 18, 2020

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher said Thursday that he expects the Flex@Pitt model to continue into the spring semester due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He also said it’s likely that next semester’s schedule will be compressed similar to the fall so there aren’t vacations where people leave and come back to campus.

University Senate panel talks mental health in virtual meeting

By Mary Rose O'Donnell, Assistant News Editor • April 10, 2020

Pitt community members took the time Thursday to discuss how current events are affecting mental health in academia and what can be done to address it.

Senate Council talks international outreach, financial aid programs

By Rebecca Johnson, For The Pitt News • September 18, 2019

Officials discussed the charged political climate affecting the University’s international outreach and tuition increases, among other topics.

University Senate Council talks grad student unions, Campus Master Plan and mental health

By Madeline Gavatorta, Staff Writer • October 11, 2018

University Senate Council engaged in conversation with the Graduate Student Organizing Committee at Wednesday's meeting.

University Senate Council talks state budget, unionization

By Madeline Gavatorta, Staff Writer • September 14, 2018

The 2019-20 state budget could mean significant shifts in how much students pay for college.

University Senate Council address Parran Hall, Titusville

By Hannah Schneider, Staff Writer • February 21, 2018

The University Senate Council held its second meeting of the spring semester Tuesday afternoon and addressed recently contentious topics such as building names and budget concerns. Chancellor Patrick...