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.
The Senate Elections for Officers and Faculty Assembly members were held April 1-16, 2021. Due to no Vice Presidential candidate receiving a majority, per the bylaws, we are holding a run off elction April 21-May 6, 2021. Here are the rest of the election results.
When you Picture a Scientist, Do You See Yourself? A Panel Discussion of the Movie Picture A Scientist was held on April 8, 2021.
Did you know that less than 25% of STEM jobs in the United States are held by women. This disparity is even worse for women of color. The documentary “Picture a Scientist” provides a stark view of the STEM landscape as told by three women who have experienced the struggle for equity firsthand.
You may view the recording of our expert panel, including one of the filmmakers and moderated by Co-chairs of the Senate Research Committee, where they discuss the film, its lessons, its applicability to Pitt, and the path forward toward gender and racial equity in STEM.
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
