The University Undergraduate Advising Committee (UUAC) aims to enhance the practice of advising and mentoring at the University of Pittsburgh by sharing ideas, best practices, and information for undergraduate academic advisors and mentors. The UUAC is comprised of three groups:, Directors of Advising Standing Subcommittee (A), Faculty Mentoring and Advising Standing Subcommittee (B), and UUAC All-Group (C). Additional subcommittees may be formed based on identified work of the UUAC.
Committee Groups
Leadership
- Sponsor of Committee – Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies
- Chair – Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Advising
- Ex-Officio members – Associate University Registrar(s); Pathways Team
Directors of Advising Standing Subcommittee (A)
Directors of centralized advising units in each of the freshman-admitting schools and three regional campuses.
- Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Computing and Information
- College of Business
- School of Nursing
- Swanson School of Engineering
- School of Public Health
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg
- University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford
- University Honors College
- Pitt Interprofessional Center for Health Careers
Faculty Mentoring and Advising Standing Subcommittee (B)
- Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Departmental / Faculty Advising representatives
- School of Computing and Information Departmental / Faculty representatives
- School of Public Health Faculty representatives
- Swanson School of Engineering Departmental Advising representatives
- Upper-division school faculty mentoring and advising representatives:
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- School of Education
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- School of Pharmacy
- School of Social Work
- School of Dental Medicine
- Regional Campus Departmental / Faculty advising representatives
UUAC All-Group (Additional membership and representation) (C)
- Everyone in groups A and B
- Athletics Academic Support
- Career Center
- New Student Programs
- Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
- Pitt Serves
- School of Computing and Information Student Success
- TRIO Student Support Services
- University Counseling Center (UCC)
- University Center for International Studies
Membership Conditions
- One-year appointment by the college/school/campus/unit of which you represent (often the same member can be renewed each year; see membership list)
- Attend all meetings or send a proxy in your place; see schedule of meetings
- Review agenda items beforehand and meeting notes afterward
- Suggest topics for discussion
- Speak on behalf of your unit for meeting topics (e.g., training, resources)
- Update the UUAC on changes and updates in your unit
- Utilize, promote and advocate for advising and mentoring resources (e.g., Advisor Toolbox, Pitt ACT)
- Actively engage in UUAC communication strategy and relay information back to your unit (e.g., training and professional development opportunities, resource information)
- Advocate for advising and mentoring as a priority for the University of Pittsburgh as we “aim to prepare students for lives of impact through educational experiences tailored to the specific goals and needs of each student.”
2023-2024 Schedule of Meetings
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Date
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Time
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Meeting
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Group Attendance
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Thursday, September 21
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11:00 AM
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UUAC all-group
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A,B,C
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Thursday, October 26
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11:00 AM
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Directors of Advising
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A
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Thursday, October 26
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4:00 PM
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Faculty Mentoring and Advising
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B
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Thursday, November 16
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11:00 AM
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UUAC all-group
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A,B,C
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Thursday, December 14
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11:00 AM
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Directors of Advising
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A
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Thursday, January 18
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11:00 AM
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UUAC all-group
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A,B,C
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Thursday, February 15
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11:00 AM
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Directors of Advising
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A
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Thursday, February 15
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4:00 PM
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Faculty Mentoring and Advising
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B
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Thursday, March 14
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11:00 AM
|
UUAC all-group
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A,B,C
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Thursday, April 18
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11:00 AM
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Directors of Advising
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A
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Thursday, May 16
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11:00 AM
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Directors of Advising
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A
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Thursday, June 20
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11:00 AM
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UUAC all-group
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A,B,C
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Thursday, July 18
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11:00 AM
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Directors of Advising
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A
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UUAC Subcommittees and Workgroups
- Transfer Student Academic Support Committee
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April Belback
Brett Soltysiak
Therese Grimes
Glen Edward
Ryan Marhamas
Heidi Thomas
Mary Napoli
Chris Kirchhof
Rachel Parkes
Larissa Ciuca
Jennifer Brunner
Alicia Davin
Lisa Cherok
Kelly Wagner
Andrea Zito
Kelsey Cole
Kathy Kelly
Kevin Conley
Colleen Culley
Amanda Reis
Tiwanda Taylor
Marcia Borrelli
Daren Ellerbee
Toya Jones
Kaitlyn Roberts
Adrian Gonzales
Anna Mackinnon
Stephanie Hoogendoorn
Belkys Torres
Eboni Zamani-Gallaher
Kristine Pugliese - Ad Hoc Committee on Academic Intervention
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April Belback
Larissa Ciuca
Derek Fischer
Mike Brubaker
Brian Williams
Elizabeth Tiedemann
Jill Harvey - Advising Training Workgroup
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Tiwanda Taylor
Rachel Parkes
David Bodnar
Stacey Colosimo
Devin Ulm
Ellen Kelsey
Michele Lagnese - Student Advisory Committee
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Under Development
- Pathways Expert Group
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UPG - Karen Ricco
UPB - Bernie Picklo
UPJ - Steve Kilpatrick
DSAS/CGS - Ed Giles
CBA - Jody Federer
PHLTH - Adrian Gonzales
SHRS - Tiwanda Taylor
NUR - Alicia Kemp
ENGR - Jill Harvey
SCI - Rachel Parkes
FHC - Deborah Golden
ASSSA - Pam Allan
BIOSC - Ellen Kelsey
PHRC - Jennifer Bohland
SSH - Larissa Ciuca
PSY - Sybil Streeter
Communications
Each of the three groups (A, B, C) will have membership list-serves of which the Chair will share information and updates. Members will be expected to share this information with their respective units. The form below can be utilized for members to share ideas (e.g., topics for meeting discussion, additional resources) and suggestions for feedback.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email April Belback, Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Advising, at abelback@pitt.edu.