Speaker: Patti Ippoliti, MBA, Ph.D. President, PI Associates, LLC, Assistant Professor, Rutgers Business School Agenda 5 p. m. – 6:15 p. m. Registration, networking, cocktails 6:15 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Dinner 6:45 p.m. – 8 p.m. Speaker & dessert Diversity of thought is crucial in coming up with the right solutions to business challenges, customer … Read More
Michigan State University Information Technology is excited to announce the Empower IT 2019 conference to be held May 8. The Conference will empower and inspire the diverse population of professionals working in the IT field. The 2019 Conference will provide attendees with mentorship opportunities, professional networking, and skill development, ultimately leading to increased morale, job … Read More
While women were central to the history of computer programming, there are now very low percentages of women in key technical positions and leadership roles across multiple sectors. Computer science is the only STEM discipline (i.e., science, technology, engineering, math) to experience a multi-decade downward trend in the percentage of women receiving degrees and entering … Read More
In the past few years, much has been written around the need for the IT workforce to be more diverse. "Higher Education IT leaders are increasingly paying attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as critical to strategic workforce development and as a key strategic issue" (A Conversation about DEI and Top 10 Issues, EDUCAUSE Review, February 26, 2018). … Read More
Women represent a large segment of an organization's professional resources that is often under-utilized. This webinar explores concepts and strategies to help you move beyond middle management and reach for the top. This live webinar presented by Dr. Sharon Letovskyl will: Address barriers women face in leadership roles Highlight unique contributions women offer to organizations … Read More
The Women in IT working group would like to invite you to join us for an event on Cybersecurity on May 31st. The event will be hosted by SHI (Software House International) at their main headquarters in Somerset, NJ. There will also be a tour of their Innovation Center. If you cannot make it in … Read More
While retaining the traditional unconference format, Hack Education's thematic focus this year will be on supporting and maintaining digital freedom, privacy, and agency--specifically as core parts of the mission of education and as they relate to educational technology. And how to guard against control, censorship, propaganda, indoctrination, and compliance. But in true unconference tradition, you … Read More
FILM VIEWING AND DISCUSSION -- CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap The Women in IT working group cordially invites you to attend a film viewing and discussion session for – CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap. This film, as its title implies, deals with the lack of gender diversity in the computer programming field (and the larger … Read More
Blurb: Sue Workman Vice President for University Technology and CIO at Case Western Reserve University, will share highlights and challenges of the path to her current role as a leader in higher-ed technology administration. Workman's leadership journey describes pivotal moments and key influences that informed her development as a leader.
Rutgers University-Newark is bringing together experts in the fields of computer and information science, human rights, and labor and employment law for a daylong conference on Artificial Intelligence on Monday, Sept. 9. The conference “AI, Justice and Workforce Development” is being underwritten by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Description:Many times we hear the phrase "work-life balance," but what does it really mean? And how do we obtain this so-called “balance”? Join us for a conversation on how to develop a workplace culture appreciative of employees' diverse needs for individual and family well-being. Learn strategies to create a positive work environment through advocacy, team … Read More
We are excited to announce the first annual Columbia University Emerging Technologies Colloquium. At this event, we will host academic and industry thought leaders to share advancements in extended reality and data science research, including virtual & augmented reality, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Join us and your peers from 10+ metro-area research institutions to … Read More
Educause ITSM and WIT CGs are jointly holding our second of 3 Better Allies book club series discussion next on Wednesday, 10/23 from 11-12 PT, 1-2 CT, 2-3 ET, https://unl.zoom.us/j/208347875 . We will be conversing about the Better Allies Book, Part Two: Subtle Shifts and Supportive Behaviors. Better Allies Book Club Book details can be found - https://betterallies.com/ No registration needed! We’ll do a deep … Read More
The University of Nebraska is hosting the 5th annual Women Advance IT conference November 5-6, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The call for program proposals is now open. This year's conference theme is "Disruption." There are four program tracks: Leadership, Women in IT, Diversity, and Emerging Tech. We are excited to announce Karen Catlin, author or … Read More
Breaking into the C-suite can be difficult—staying there can be even harder. Hear from several CIOs who have taken different paths to the top. The presenters will share their unique wisdom on leadership tactics and professional growth. Outcomes Learn about several unique leadership and professional journeys in higher education Get recommendations for creating and maintaining … Read More
The first of four regional workshops to learn more about increasing recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in tech. About this Event The Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech will be hosting the first of four regional workshops to learn more about evidence-based, effective programs, models, and practices … Read More
We are excited to announce the second annual BTAA WIT virtual conference, "Leadership in a Culture of Constant Change." Last year’s conference, Lead from Where You Are, engaged more than 600 attendees: 331 unique log-ins and 275 face-to-face attendees at 28 “watch party” locations. Event details Date: Friday, February 7, 2020, 1-4PM Eastern/12-3PM Central via … Read More
Google is hosting 15 global International Women's Day summits in March 2020. Learn more and apply today! Program summary Google is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) with Google’s IWD Event Series. IWD 2020 consists of 15 global summits throughout the month of March. These summits recognize Women in technology by featuring speakers, workshops, and the … Read More
The Committee on Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women of Color in Tech is hosting the third of four regional workshops to learn more about evidence-based, effective programs, models, and practices that academic institutions, employers, and individuals can implement to increase the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women of color in tech. This is a two-day … Read More
A monthly virtual meet-up of Women in IT groups within the Big Ten. In these unprecedented times, we can all benefit from cross-institutional collaboration to collectively make strides when it seems like there is barely time to work through all we have to do. In this month’s installment of BTAA WIT Coffee Catchups, we’d like … Read More
