Founder and Chief Strategist Diya Khanna of Global IDEA will talk about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in academia. The talk will touch on what DEI is and why it matters in universities. Diya will speak to us about how to find practical solutions to ongoing challenges and leave us with takeaways … Read More
BTAA - DEI Group Join the meetup using this link: https://btaa.zoom.us/j/95665026189?pwd=RHRiUytHVkVESXJocWE4N0N0VVlCUT09 We want to hear from you for future meetings let us know: https://forms.gle/gESuezkEfe4RwEiy7
Meet in the business school 4031, network together and distribute fun WIT swag, then take a walk over to 16 Handles for some ice cream goodness for all. This will be available virtually or in person. Those that participate virtually will still receive swag (via intercampus mail) and all interaction with each other. We will … Read More
June Coffee Catchup, June 15, 10:00am – 11:00am Note this coffee catchup will be a full hour, but we will have a break point at 30 minutes for those that want to leave. Breaking Paradigms and Resetting Expectations Hosts: Myriam Young & Melanie Ann Ebdon, Indiana University Recruiting, hiring, onboarding and retaining employees and diversifying … Read More
July Coffee Catchup - July 20, 9:00am - 9:30am CST | 10:00am - 10:30am EST Theme: Speed Networking, get to know your fellow WIT Participants! Hosted by Amanda Thorton, UW Madison Join the meetup using this link: https://www.btaa.org/witcoffeecatchups
We will get together virtually to determine upcoming events and plans for Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and beyond! All are welcome to join us for this planning session. Please Click … Read More
August Coffee Catchup - August 17, 9:00am - 9:30am CST | 10:00am - 10:30am EST Theme: Women's Equality Day Discussion Hosted by the BTAA - DEI Group Join the meetup … Read More
We will discuss and learn how to fight against the double standard people have for women, men, white people and BIPOC. Participate in a discussion in a safe space with your peers from BTAA - Women+ in Technology Group.
Join us as we take some time to really get to know each other. This could be called 'speed networking'. We will pair you up with someone for 5 minutes, … Read More
We will take the time to learn from each other and from some great LinkedIn Learning resources. We should all have an updated Linkedin Profile, but how should we do … Read More
We will spend some time learning about each other's cultural differences and how we can respect each other in the work place.
What skills have you learned using linked in? Let's compile a list of great classes that you want to share with others so we can all improve our skillsets!
We all have different backgrounds with different ‘curves’ of progress; where we are now is how we worked with successes; seeing it mapped out on a graph brings it home and allows you to ‘speak to it’; it helps others to get to know you better and to listen to others is very helpful for … Read More
UW-Madison is hosting a Salary Negotiation Panel Discussion available to all BTAA institutions to attend Click here to Register
April 19 - How to use your voice for others Host: Amanda Thornton 30 minute session 10am - 10:30am EST | 9am - 9:30am CST https://www.btaa.org/witcoffeecatchups
May 17 – Mentoring Host: Annie M Speicher <annie.speicher@northwestern.edu> 30 minute session 10am - 10:30am EST | 9am - 9:30am CST https://btaa.zoom.us/j/95665026189?pwd=RHRiUytHVkVESXJocWE4N0N0VVlCUT09
You can join us in person or via zoom. We will 'take' the LinkedIn learning class and discuss the topics together. Vernā Myers teaches the class. She won't be 'personally with us', but she will guide us through this important topic. We will utilize this time together to take a deep dive into Confronting Bias … Read More
June 21 - Career Mapping Journey Host: Laura Gordon & Career Mapping Team 1 hour session 10am - 11am EST | 9am - 10am CST https://btaa.zoom.us/j/95665026189?pwd=RHRiUytHVkVESXJocWE4N0N0VVlCUT09
July 19 – How to advocate for yourself Host: University of Michigan - Jennifer Swaney 30 minute session 10am - 10:30am EST | 9am - 9:30am CST https://www.btaa.org/witcoffeecatchups
