The Faculty and Staff Development Program - International Services Development Track

The Faculty and Staff Development Program now offers a track designed for departmental administrators and faculty who work with the Office of International Services (OIS) to facilitate the successful integration of international faculty, students, and staff. An introduction to OIS and Basic Concepts in U.S. Immigration Law was offered in fall 2005. Other workshops to be incorporated include: International Admission, International Advising, and Payroll, Tax, and I-9 issues. Further information can be obtained at www.hr.pitt.edu/orgd

From the College of General Studies (CGS)

The College of General Studies offers an 18-credit certificate program in Corporate and Community Relations. This program is for individuals charged with communication and disseminating company/organizational news, policies, benefits, and messages to fellow employees. This undergraduate program would also be relevant to those who are charged with communicating organizational news for an external message.

Another interesting offering from CGS is the undergraduate certificate in Digital Media. Professionals in multimedia environments such as online sites, films and documentaries, would benefit by the completion of this 18-credit program.

Those wishing to gain employment within a nonprofit or advance their career should review the undergraduate certificate in Nonprofit Management. Features of the program include courses in public relations, fundraising, program development, and marketing. Students who successfully complete this particular certificate may apply the credits to an undergraduate degree in Public Service at CGS.

Information regarding these programs can be obtained from CGS by visiting www.solutions.pitt.edu or by emailing learnnow@pitt.edu .

From the Graduate School of Public Health Preparedness Certificate

For those working in the areas of emergency management, community disaster education, or bioterrorism preparedness, the Graduate School of Public Health offers a certificate program in Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response. Details of the program can be found at www.cphp.pitt.edu/upcphp/certificate.