New Faculty Orientation
Pitt's new faculty orientation is designed to provide new faculty with the information they need to strengthen their connection to the greater University community and to have a successful start at Pitt.Programming includes live virtual sessions and in-person events that introduce essential services, tools, and opportunities available to you as a member of Pitt’s academic community.
Orientation for New Chairs, Associate Deans, and Vice Presidents
Each year an orientation is held for all new department and division chairs, associate deans, and regional campus vice presidents. The purpose of the orientation is to provide new chairs, associate deans, and vice presidents with information to help them to be successful in their new roles, as well as to provide an opportunity to meet other faculty in similar roles. The orientation is by invitation only.
Retreat for Chairs, Associate Deans, and Vice Presidents
Each year a University-wide retreat is held for all department and division chairs, associate deans, and regional campus vice presidents. The purpose of the retreat is to gather and network with this group and to share information about important initiatives around the university. Past retreats have included updates from the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor, information on strategic planning, updates from the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research, faculty development breakout sessions, and more. The retreat is by invitation only.