These resources and training opportunities assist employees who are in the position to support student success and well-being.
Campus Security and the Clery Act
Who Should Attend: University officials who have been designated as Campus Security Authorities as well as faculty and staff who have significant responsibility for student and campus activities
The Jeanne Clery Act requires post-secondary institutions to collect crime information from a variety of persons within the institution who are identified as Campus Security Authorities. University staff and faculty who have significant interaction with student groups and/or who are responsible for campus activities are defined as Campus Security Authorities. This workshop provides an overview of the Clery Act requirements, with particular emphasis on the role and responsibilities of Campus Security Authorities. This workshop is available through departmental trainings and on the Pitt Police Department website. For departmental trainings, please contact 412-624-4040.
Career Champion Program
Who Should Attend: Faculty and staff who are in the position to assist students with career plans
Pitt’s Career Center recognizes the valuable role faculty and staff play every day in helping students prepare for their careers. Your relationships with students may find you reviewing resumes, helping them network with employers or academic contacts, or giving internship advice. In doing so, we see you as a partner and member of an ecosystem that supports Pitt students’ career readiness. In an effort to enhance our partnerships, we’ve developed the Career Champion program - an opportunity to learn more specifics about the career development process and to develop consistent University-wide messaging for our Pitt students. To learn more about the Career Champion program and register for an upcoming training session, please visit the Career Champion web page.
Mental Health Champion Certificate Program
Who Should Attend: Faculty and staff who are in the position to support students’ well-being
Pitt’s University Counseling Center provides opportunities for the Pitt community to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting the emotional well-being of students. This virtual program is designed to provide faculty and staff more extensive knowledge and skills to be champions of mental health at Pitt. Participants will have an opportunity to:
- Learn ways to increase student well-being and promote human flourishing
- Learn how to support students experiencing mental health concerns
- Build relationships with other mental health champions across campus
For more information and to register for an upcoming cohort, please visit the University Counseling Center website.
Pitt ACT Program
Who Should Attend: Faculty and staff who work with undergraduate students in an advising and mentoring capacity
The University of Pittsburgh Advising Certification and Training program (Pitt ACT) is a suite of online onboarding and training materials designed for faculty and staff at Pitt who work with undergraduate students in an advising and mentoring capacity. Pitt is committed to helping advisors and mentors build networks and grow in the profession, and Pitt ACT is a key resource for advisors and mentors to refine their skills and advance their professional development.
For more information and to register, please visit the Advising Certification and Training Program web page.
Student Privacy and FERPA
Presenters: Laurel Gift, Assistant Vice Chancellor
Office of Compliance, Investigations & Ethics
Jonathan Helm, University Registrar
Date: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Location: 342, in-person
Note: remote access provided for those who cannot make it to campus
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff who handle, review, store, or disclose student records and all others interested in professional development in this area
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the law that the University and its employees must follow with regard to student records. This workshop will give participants an overview of student privacy laws, regulations, and University policies pertaining to the confidentiality of student records. Because failure to follow FERPA can result in federal censure, loss of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education, and adverse reflection on one’s employment at the University, it is important information for all faculty and staff who handle student records. This session will help participants avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and become the student records “go-to person” in their department. Upon completion of this session, attendees will know how and when FERPA applies at Pitt, what exceptions to disclosure of records exist, where to go for further information, and how University policy is applied to student records.