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The Fall semester schedule of Faculty and Staff Development Program (FSDP) workshops has just been announced. There is an array of professional development workshops, including Technology Training seminars, that seem really interesting.
Publishing is central to your success as a faculty member. You no doubt dedicate countless hours to your research. But your work truly makes an impact only when other people see it, value it, and want to be a part of it.
A few months ago, I needed to schedule a meeting for 10 people from different divisions. All I had to do was magically find a time when everyone could come. I remember thinking, “Yoy, this is gonna be like herding cats.”
The great online course offerings from Lynda just got even better. In July, Pitt’s On-Demand Training service transitioned to LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning combines the best of Lynda—expert content, convenient access, and personalized collections—with the advanced functionality of the LinkedIn professional networking service.
Do you ever find yourself searching for an online University service—only to realize you don’t know where to start? Maybe you’re a student trying to schedule an appointment with the counseling center or a researcher looking to log in to the Online Survey System (Qualtrics)?
Students may notice some major changes have taken place on the ground floor of the Cathedral of Learning over the summer—though they might not be obvious at first. Two sets of recessed doors, just steps away from the elevators, offer the first hint of something anew.