Messages from the Provost

COVID-19 Update: Exception to Expense Reimbursement Policy for Conference Attendance and Related Travel

March 7, 2020

Dear Deans, Presidents, Associate Deans, and Vice Presidents:

As COVID-19 continues to impact the United States and the world, it has also surfaced a good question about what we can do to support faculty and staff who have committed to attending professional conferences this semester. The health and well-being of the Pitt community is our priority. We want everyone to be able to make the most informed and prudent decisions about travel without concern that they will incur financial losses should they want to decide against travelling.

COVID-19 Update: Instructional Continuity Preparations

March 2, 2020

Dear Deans, Presidents, Associate Deans, and Vice Presidents:

As you may be aware, the Centers for Disease Control has indicated that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is likely to become more prevalent in the United States and has the potential to impact daily life.  It is prudent to prepare for potential disruptions, and I am writing with some initial information regarding instructional continuity.