Ideas ranging from over-the-counter hearing aid certification to instructional design in flipped classrooms are among the six faculty proposals that will receive funding from the Advisory Council on Instructional Excellence.
Training the next generation of professional scholars is a vital part of the academic mission of the University. Four faculty members were honored for their outstanding mentorship at a reception hosted by the Office of the Provost.
Open to full- and part-time Pitt staff members, award funds can be used for activities that help advance one’s career, including attendance at workshops or professional conferences and tuition for classes and training.
At the University’s 43rd Honors Convocation ceremony, Chancellor Patrick Gallagher and Provost Ann Cudd recognized Pitt students and faculty for their achievements during the 2018-19 academic year.
Thirteen faculty members were honored with Chancellor Patrick Gallagher’s Distinguished Public Service, Research and Teaching Awards, announced at the 43rd annual Honors Convocation.
The ceremony, which honors the achievements of University faculty members and students, will be held Friday, Feb, 22. It is open to the public and takes place at Carnegie Music Hall.