University Center for International Studies (UCIS) Director Search

The University Center for International Studies (UCIS) search advisory committee has received an initial charge to make a recommendation about the ideal leadership structure for Pitt’s global efforts, both academic and operational. All interested parties are invited to review the information below. 

Search Advisory Committee

Kornelia Tancheva
Hillman University Librarian; Director, University Library System (committee co-chair)

Tony Delitto
Associate Provost for Digital Education (committee co-chair)

Jessica Burke         
Associate Vice Chancellor for Global Affairs, Health Sciences

Delo Blough
Director, Office of International Services

Nancy Condee
Director, Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies; Professor, Department of Slavic Languages & Literatures

Allyson Delnore
Interim Executive Director, University Center for International Studies

Randall Halle 
Director, European Studies Center; Klaus W. Jonas Professor of German Film and Cultural Studies

Henry Moore 
Undergraduate student

Erica Owen
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public & International Affairs

Elizabeth Oyler
Associate Professor, Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures

Mina Rajagopalan       
Associate Professor, History of Art & Architecture

John Stoner        
Teaching Professor, History

Elizabeth Votruba-Drzal
Director, Learning Research and Development Center

Open Forum

The committee will hold open forums to allow members of the community to provide input on the leadership structure and future leadership of Pitt’s global efforts. Additional information about the forums will follow.

Community Survey

Pitt community members and friends are invited to share thoughts about the ideal leadership structure and future leadership through an online survey.