As vice chancellor for institutional engagement and wellbeing, Clyde Wilson Pickett leads the University of Pittsburgh’s efforts to foster a positive campus culture where all stakeholders can thrive. He oversees compliance and support in key areas such as civil rights and Title IX, ADA accessibility and accommodations, and sexual misconduct prevention education. Pickett joined Pitt following a national search after serving at the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.
Prior to his role at Minnesota State, Pickett held positions at several other colleges and universities, including the Community College of Allegheny County, Ohio Northern University, Morehead State University and the University of Kentucky.
Pickett holds a doctoral degree from Pitt’s School of Education and a master’s degree from Morehead State University. He earned his undergraduate degree in agricultural economics at the University of Kentucky.