MAY 19

Responsible Data Science at the University of Pittsburgh

Associate Vice Provost for Data Science Michael Colaresi joins the podcast to discuss how Pitt is uniquely positioned to lead in the responsible data science space.

22 min

APR 29

Checking in on General Education Reform at Pitt

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to give updates on the General Education Reform Project.

12 min

MAR 24

Expanding Student Success at the David C. Frederick Honors College

Dean of the David C. Frederick Honors College Nicola Foote joins the podcast to discuss honors education at Pitt, student success, and the recent expansion to Pitt-Greensburg.

21 min

12/03/2024

Advising Coordination at the University of Pittsburgh

Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Adam Lee and Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Advising April Belback join the podcast to discuss the new advising coordination plan at the University of Pittsburgh.

13 min

05/16/2024

Extending the Year of Discourse and Dialogue at the University of Pittsburgh

The Year of Discourse and Dialogue co-chairs Carissa Slotterback and Clyde Wilson Pickett join the podcast to discuss funded projects, what we've learned, and goals for the year ahead.

17 min

03/12/2024

Fostering Collaboration: Adam Leibovich, Dean of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies

Adam Leibovich began his deanship at the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and College of General Studies in July 2023. He joins the podcast to talk about the his first months in office, the Dietrich School's emphasis on collaboration, and more. Find the episode transcript here.

20 min

01/22/2024

Rethinking the General Education Curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence in Education Belkys Torres joins the podcast to discuss Pitt's new General Education Task Force. Find the episode transcript here.

16 min

11/28/2023

Discovering Resources, Research Expertise, One-of-a-Kind Collections, and New Spaces within the University Library System

Hillman University Librarian and Director of the University Library System (ULS) Kornelia Tancheva joins the podcast to discuss the wide range of services the ULS offers to support research, teaching, and learning at Pitt. Find the episode transcript here.

20 min

11/03/2023

Inspiring Innovation with the University Center for Teaching and Learning

The University Center for Teaching and Learning (UCTL) supports excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities at the University of Pittsburgh. UCTL Executive Director Mike Bridges joins the podcast to discuss the center's unique structure, guidance on generative AI, and faculty development opportunities. Find the episode transcript here.

16 min

09/08/2023

Building Equitable Pathways to College with the Educational Outreach Center

The Educational Outreach Center (EOC) at the University of Pittsburgh is dedicated to building more equitable pathways to college. EOC Director Daren Ellerbee joins Interim Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Joe McCarthy to discuss the center's mission, K-12 outreach efforts, and goals. Find the episode transcript here.

20 min

06/08/2023

Race and Social Determinants of Equity, Health and Well-Being Initiative

Pitt's Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann Cudd sits down with Vice Provost for Faculty Diversity & Development John Wallace to discuss the Race & Social Determinants of Equity, Health and Well-Being Initiative. Find the episode transcript here.

14 min

04/16/2023

Student Success at the University of Pittsburgh

Pitt's Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann Cudd sits down with Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies Joe McCarthy and Director of Student Success April Belback to talk about student success and the new Student Success Hub. From the Office of the Provost highlights the office's programs, strategies and initiatives that bolster and enhance the University's strengths and vision for growth and transformation. Those priorities include maximizing student success, fostering a strong culture of diversity, improving access and affordability, supporting data-driven decision-making, achieving efficiencies and cost savings, and leading with ethics and integrity. Over the course of this series’ run, you will hear from a handful of different players within the office and the University to talk about their amazing work, how we got to where we are now, and what the future holds. Find the episode transcript here.

20 min

From the Office of the Provost

Episodes

Responsible Data Science at the University of Pittsburgh

Checking in on General Education Reform at Pitt

Expanding Student Success at the David C. Frederick Honors College

Advising Coordination at the University of Pittsburgh

Extending the Year of Discourse and Dialogue at the University of Pittsburgh

Fostering Collaboration: Adam Leibovich, Dean of the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and the College of General Studies

Rethinking the General Education Curriculum at the University of Pittsburgh

Discovering Resources, Research Expertise, One-of-a-Kind Collections, and New Spaces within the University Library System

Inspiring Innovation with the University Center for Teaching and Learning

Building Equitable Pathways to College with the Educational Outreach Center

Race and Social Determinants of Equity, Health and Well-Being Initiative

Student Success at the University of Pittsburgh

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