The University of Pittsburgh Center for Excellence in Digital Education, or Pitt EDGE, supports the planning, development and implementation of online, hybrid and continuing education programming through centralized services and the engagement of existing teams within the University’s 16 schools, including the Health Sciences.
The primary work of the center includes:
- Market analysis and enrollment projections
- Academic planning proposal development, especially budgeting and strategies for resource alignment across the University
- Recruitment
- Instructional design
- Technology integration and support
- Quality assurance and improvement, especially supporting program self-assessment and accreditation expectations.
- Forming and maintaining reciprocal partnerships with those in professional fields that serve the citizens of Pennsylvania, as well as the broader needs of the nation and the world
Established in the Office of the Provost in fall 2024, Pitt EDGE sets the strategic vision of the University for online and continuing education by:
- Supporting and guiding the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of online/hybrid education programming through a mix of centralized services and the engagement of existing Pitt teams.
- Scaling a data-driven enrollment marketing focus to meet the needs of our online/hybrid programs.
- Collaborating closely with the schools to deliver a cohesive, quality Pitt online/hybrid learning experience.
Vision
Expand access to the high-quality education offered at the University of Pittsburgh.
Mission
Serve learners of all types especially those from nontraditional and under-served populations.
Embrace a user-friendly and coherent set of platforms and technologies for rapid and seamless access to Pitt's programs and faculty.
Design offerings with a focus on the needs of learners, the context and issues they are experiencing, their geographic location and changing circumstances, i.e. workforce deserts.
Leadership
Anthony Delitto, PhD
Associate Provost for Digital Education
Online/Hybrid Program Proposal Form
If you have an idea or plan for an online, hybrid or continuing education program, please complete our form to get this process started.