Welcome From the Chancellor

Chancellor Joan Gabel

At the University of Pittsburgh, we believe that every member of our community should feel safe in every sense of that word. Whether you are a student, a member of our faculty or staff, a visitor or the parent of a Pitt student like me — you can be assured that the University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment where we can learn and work together and be our best selves.

The Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to make this vision possible. From installing locks and security features, leading self-defense programs and running drills to helping laboratories safely recycle chemicals and volunteering in the community, our more than 200 safety professionals are at the ready to help keep you safe.

This report outlines resources that we have made available for you to do your part, including actionable advice, trainings, helpful apps like Rave Guardian, and experts whom you can reach out to with questions or concerns.

As an institution committed to evaluating ourselves and to improvement, we are always taking steps to make the University safer and more secure for everyone. With your help and participation, we’ll continue working every day to ensure that Pitt remains a world-class place for people to explore, learn and work.

With warm regards,

 

Joan Gabel, Chancellor