The Senate of the University of Pittsburgh is an official University body for shared governance. Through its various organs, it considers and makes recommendations concerning educational policies and other matters of University-wide concern.
The Senate shall foster discussion and maintain adequate communication channels among students, staff, faculty, administrative officers, and the Board of Trustees on all matters affecting the welfare of the University or its constituent members.
On October 8, 2020 the University Senate sponsored a second expert panel discussion on mental health, panelists included:
Kay Redfield Jamison, John Hopkins University School of Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry
Sansea Jacobson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
Nancy Mckee, Clinical Manager at Life Solutions
Jack Rozel, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Adjunct Professor of Law
Linda Tashbook, Adjunct Professor of Law and Foreign, International, and Comparative
Law Librarian
Jay Darr, Director University Counseling Center
Chancellor Patrick Gallagher delivered welcoming remarks
Provost Ann Cudd delivered closing remarks
You may view the recording here
On April 9, 2020 the University Senate sponsored an expert panel discussion of mental health issues in academic life.
Panelists included:
Ann Cudd, Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor
Jay Darr, Director- University Counseling Center
Sansea Jacobson, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, School of Medicine
Nancy McKee, Clinical Manager at Life Solutions
Christina Newhill, Professor, School of Social Work
Jack Rozel, MD, MSL, Medical Director, Resolve Crisis Center
You may view the recording here
Senate Leadership
If you have any questions - please reach out to any of the Senate Officers
President - Chris Bonneau, Professor Political Science - cwbonneau@pitt.edu
Vice President - David Salcido, Research Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine - dds6@pitt.edu
Secretary - Gosia Fort, HSLS, Head of Digital Resource Development gosia@pitt.edu
Immediate Past President - Frank Wilson, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Pitt Greensburg, fdw@pitt.edu
