Building a Sustainable Foundation
While most students had left campus for the summer, the learning didn’t stop at Pitt as leaders across Business and Operations came together to continue their own education. Staff from the seven units met at the University Club for the bi-annual Business and Operations Leadership Meeting, which provides an opportunity for information, ideas, and personal connections to be made across every department from Human Resources to Grounds to Mobility.
Meet Chief of Staff, Rebecca Roadman
The title “Chief of Staff” has an air of prestige and respect. But it can also cause a bit of confusion. Many may be unaware of the tasks and responsibilities of the position. Or as Madeline Kahn so elegantly put it, “What exactly is it that you… do-do?” (Young Frankenstein, 1974).
Gina Bleck Joins Pitt as Vice Chancellor for Planning, Design and Construction
Gina Bleck joins Business and Operations as the new Vice Chancellor for the Office of Planning, Design and Construction. She joins the University of Pittsburgh with prior leadership roles in capital projects at Georgetown and Rutgers universities.
2022 Fall Leadership Meeting: Delivering World Class Experiences
Leaders across Business and Operations gathered once again this past fall for the bi-annual Business and Operations Leadership Meeting.
Sustainability Leadership recognized with Chancellor’s Award
The executive director of sustainability, Dr. Aurora Sharrard, has been awarded the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation in Advancing Administrative and Operational Efficiency.
Carolyn Verga welcomed to Office of Planning, Design and Construction
Carolyn Verga joins the newly formed Office of Planning, Design and Construction as the new Assistant Vice Chancellor for Campus Planning in January of 2023. She comes to Pitt after serving as the Director of Facility Planning for The Ohio State University.
Pitt’s Energy Center revolutionizes energy efficiency
At Pitt, we are always searching for creative solutions to improve efficiency and incorporate sustainability. This was the attitude of Facilities Management staff when they proposed to expand the capabilities of the Energy Management Operations Center for the Pittsburgh campus in 2020. Once implemented, the project quickly elevated the ability of staff to monitor and regulate utilities across campus.
Continuity Coordinator Helping to Prep Pitt for Adverse Situations
If a disaster affects the University of Pittsburgh's campus — whether human-made or natural — its ability to recover and continue operations will depend largely on how well each unit is prepared for such an event.
Making a Difference in Hospitality: Jackie Gillespie
Commencement is a celebration of all the hard work and accomplishments of new Pitt graduates. This spring there was another celebration behind the scenes— it was the first time Jackie Gillespie oversaw the festivities as assistant vice chancellor of Hospitality. She wasn’t given an easy task either— Pitt hosted two commencement ceremonies to celebrate 2022 and 2020 graduates (who missed out on an in-person graduation due to the pandemic). The honors ceremonies were also split into three separate events for a more personalized experience—another first for the Special Events team.
Business & Operations Spring 2022 Leadership Meeting highlights the importance of our people
Over 90 leaders from across all Business and Operations units gathered in the University Club on May 3rd for the Spring 2022 Leadership Meeting.
Melony A. Sacopulos joins Pitt as Associate Vice Chancellor for Capital Financial Management
Melony A. Sacopulos joined the University of Pittsburgh as Associate Vice Chancellor, Capital Financial Management in April 2022.
In this new position, Sacopulos will provide strategic vision in managing the University’s major capital projects and real estate initiatives. She will also provide financial assessments of prospective capital projects and real estate dispositions. Working closely with the CFO’s Office, she will help ensure that the advancement of the University’s ambitious Campus Master Plan is conducted on a solid financial basis.