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2021 New StudentOrientation
Welcome to the School ofEducation!Housekeeping Items: Submit questions using the Q&A icon at the bottom ofyour screen Additional questions can be emailed to soeinfo@pitt.edu At 11 a.m. use the program specific link that wasemailed to you to access your program’s orientationWesley VainaDirector, Admissionsand EnrollmentServices All resources and contact information in thispresentation will be emailed to you following orientation
Agenda Welcome from Dean Valerie Kinloch Meet the Team Keys to your Degrees Stretch Break Financial Aid and Scholarships Pitt Education Student Organizations Student Experience Q&A with Student Ambassadors Break Program Specific Sessions for Select Programs
Valerie Kinloch, PhDRenée and Richard Goldman Dean Began her tenure on July 1, 2017 President-Elect, National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Fellow, American Educational Research Association (AERA) Fellow, American Council on Educational (ACE) Co-Chair, Remake Learning Council Board Member, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Trustee, Johnson C. Smith University
Mission & VisionWe ignite learning. We strive for well-being for all. We teach. We commit tostudent, family, and community success. We commit to educational equity. Weadvocate. We work for justice. We cultivate relationships. We forge engagedpartnerships. We collaborate. We learn with and from communities. Weinnovate and agitate. We pursue and produce knowledge. We research. Wedisrupt and transform inequitable educational Structures.We approach learning as intertwined with health, wellness, and humandevelopment. We address how national, global, social, and technologicalchange impacts learning. We shape practice and policy. We teach with and fordignity. We think. We dream. We lead with integrity.We are the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh.
Cultural Drivers Integrity and dignity Educational equity and justice A culture of respect, transparency, and accountability Educational excellence High-quality research and engaged partnerships Innovation and interdisciplinarity
PittEd Justice Collective Disseminate, discuss, and design interdisciplinary studies on equity, justice, and anti -racism Host justice-focused "lunch and learns" and other equity, justice, and anti-racist events/programs Collaborate with faculty and districts on justice teaching pedagogies, practices, andassessments Design and propose a justice-defined scope of study for students in our School of Education Collaborate with our staff members on justice-based professional development opportunities Initiate a Youth-for-Justice Dean’s Advisory Committee Make recommendations for equity, justice, and anti-racism for public (higher) education andsociety Design a Justice Fellows program for our faculty, staff, and students and with communitypartners Situate anti-racist practices as connected to our cultural drivers and strategic priorities
Meet Our Team!
School LeadershipValerie KinlochKevin CrowleyRenée and Richard GoldmanDeanAssociate Dean for Faculty andResearchRochelle WoodsTinukwa BoulderSenior Assistant Dean forAdministration,Operations, and AcademicProgramsDirector, Innovative Technologiesand Online LearningShederick McClendonAssistant Dean for StudentEngagement
DepartmentsEducational Foundations,Organizations and PolicyHealth and HumanDevelopmentTeaching, Learningand LeadingJenn RussellTom FarmerSabina VaughtChairChairChairKelliann DavisMichaelGunzenhauserAssociate ChairCassie QuigleyAssociate ChairAssociate ChairElizabeth NagleAssociate Chair
Admissions & Enrollment ServicesWesley VainaShelly KinselDirectorAdmissions and EnrollmentCoordinatorDanae WilliamsKaren QuirinAssociate DirectorAdmissions and RecruitmentSpecialistSing ZhangAdmissions and RecruitmentManager
Student & Career ServicesAndrea ZitoKelsey ColeDirectorAssistant DirectorKyla KuronenElizabeth EstesStudent and Alumni EngagementAssociateStudent Placement CoordinatorDonna FarrellJoshua O’MalleyStudent Services SpecialistStudent Services Specialist
Marketing & CommunicationsGreg LatshawCassia CroganDirectorAssistant Director
Dean’s Office StaffTammeka Banks, Director of Financial OperationsEJ Milarsky, Financial and Operations CoordinatorThomas Bost, Director of GrantsSusan Sherlock, Grants AdministratorSarah Morgan, Director of Human ResourcesCourtney Ross, Coordinator of Strategic InitiativesMichael Haas, Director of Development and Alumni AffairsDenise Morrin, Lead Department CoordinatorKelly Runco, Department Coordinator
Information TechnologySchool of Education Help Desk:Phone: 412-624-1414Email: soetech@pitt.edu
Keys to Your DegreesShederick McClendonAndrea ZitoAssistant Dean forStudent Engagementsamcclendon@pitt.eduDirector, Student &Career Servicesandreaz@pitt.edu
Campus ResourcesRegistrar’s OfficePanther Central Academic Calendars Course Catalogs PeopleSoft TutorialsStudent Affairs Office Student Organization ResourceCenter (SORC)Payment CenterScholarships PittFund Me SOE Need Based Scholarships Panther Card (Student ID)Shuttle & Bus InformationOff Campus Housing ResourcesCampus MapAvailable 24/7Payment DeadlinesTuition & Fee InformationPitt PayResignation Refund Information
Campus ResourcesLibraryWriting Center Subject specialistsFree scanning of print materialsPittCatGuidesElectronic Thesis and Dissertation(ETD) support Study space Mendeley, EndNote, and Zoterotraining School of Education Librarian Laurie Cohen, lcohen@pitt.eduIndividual sessionsDissertation camps & workshopsWriting daysOnline tutorialsTips for undergraduate & graduatestudentsPitt Commons Mentoring and networking site forPitt students and alumni Join now at commons.pitt.edu
Campus ResourcesFree & Inexpensive SoftwarePitt Tech Support Download through www.my.pitt.edu Dozens of options including MicrosoftSuite Pitt printer stations throughoutcampus Antivirus & UserTrust software Online training sessions 24/7 help desk at technology.pitt.edu AskCathy Pitt Directories, including FindPeople Emergency Notification Service(ENS) Student Labs & Kiosks School of Education Helpdesk
Campus ResourcesTitle IX OfficeMental Health Resources Resources for victims of sexualassault How to report and what to expectwhen reporting University policies & procedures Training Counseling Center Stress Free Zone Group support for dissertationwriters Mindfulness Meditation Biofeedback Sleep support resources Online & in-person counselingservices Crisis and sexual assault responses
Campus ResourcesCare and Resource Support(CARS) Team Provides guidance and resources forunits concerned about individualstudents Campus resources including PittPolice and Disability ResourcesSOE Student Engagement Council for Graduate Students inEducation (CGSE) Engagement Events Student Newsletter Student Awards Become an Ambassador
Campus ResourcesPitt ArtsUPMC Healthcare & Benefits https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/pittarts/ unseling Center/ https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cc/Student Health Services https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/shs/Cross Cultural and LeadershipDevelopment https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/ccld/Transfer Students https://admissions.pitt.edu/transfer/Disability Resources and Services https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs/Office of International Services https://www.ois.pitt.edu/Graduate & Professional StudentGovernment http://gpsg.pitt.edu/Career Center https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/cdpa/Office of Financial Aid https://financialaid.pitt.edu/
Student ExpectationsWe expect you to Commit to integrity and excellenceCheck your Pitt email regularlyCommunicate professionallySubmit assignments on time, arrive punctuallyAbide by the code of conduct, including adhering to the academic integrity andplagiarism guidelines Know and follow important dates, such as; add/drop deadlines, graduationapplication deadlines, term start and end dates, and processes such as;registering for your classes, double checking your registration for accuracy,understanding your curriculum and following your degree progress Engage with faculty, staff, and other students in your new learning community
Student ExpectationsYou can expect us to Provide you with support and encouragementWork through problems and issues with youGive you accurate and timely informationDeliver high quality instructionFacilitate your engagement as distance and hybrid learnersBe responsive to concerns you have while in the program
Student CommunicationsSchool news and deadlines will primarily be communicated to youvia email, so check your Pitt email regularly Student e-newsletterDesk of the Dean updatesOffice of the Dean updatesImportant calendar datesSchool eventsScholarship and grant submission deadlines
Course Registration Class registration tutorial available through Registrar’s Office Be sure you double check your registration to ensure you have the correctnumber of credit hours for your program Questions about course registration can be sent to soegrad@pitt.edu.
COVID-19 Safety Information Classes will be remote until Friday, September 10. Masks are required inside all Pitt buildings. Unvaccinated persons must wear a face covering outdoors when social distancingcannot be maintained. University members who have not provided proof of vaccination are required toparticipate in weekly COVID-19 testing. University members who provide proof of vaccination are exempt from certainmitigation measures, like mandatory testing and shelter-in-place periods. To uploadproof of vaccination, click here). Campus is closed to the general public. Only students, faculty, staff and registeredguests are permitted on campus.* All University safety guidelines are subject to change throughout the year.www.coronavirus.pitt.edu
Student OrganizationsCouncil of Graduate Students in Education (CGSE) Collective student voice for graduate students Annual research conference and poster presentations Grants available for research and travel Social events Questions: cgse@pitt.eduExercise Science Organization Focused on optimizing knowledge of fitness, human performance, and wellbeing Questions: esoatpitt@gmail.comKappa Delta Pi (KDP) International Honor Society in Education https://kdppitt.wixsite.com/kdpitt/contact
Q&A with Student AmbassadorsModerated by: Sarah Langguth, Graduate Student AssistantRachael Stowe, Senior, Applied Developmental PsychologyAllie Carter, Senior, Exercise ScienceYing-Tung (Ivy) Chou, Master’s in Higher EducationAudrey Sykes, Doctor of Education, Out of School Learning
Reminders Additional questions can be emailed to soeinfo@pitt.edu At 11a.m., use the link that was emailed to you to log into your programspecific orientation If you have trouble accessing your program’s orientation, email soetech@pitt.edu or log back into this calland staff will be able to assist you. Submit your photo for your Panther ID if you have not done so already Complete your orientation evaluation
Hail to Pitt!Questions: soeinfo@pitt.edu
Pitt Tech Support 24/7 help desk at technology.pitt.edu AskCathy Pitt Directories, including Find . Campus is closed to the general public. Only students, faculty, staff and registered . (Ivy) Chou, Master's in Higher Education Audrey Sykes, Doctor of Education, Out of School Learning.
