Women+ in Technology

Welcome to the Big Ten Academic Alliance Women+ in IT community!

The WIT peer group was created in 2018 and sponsored by BTAA CIOs to strengthen recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in IT across the Big Ten.

This diverse group has been created to expand connections to one another, and provide a place for respectful dialogue, timely questions, and broad sharing of best practices and insights.

This group is open to staff, researchers, faculty, and administrators at Big Ten Academic Alliance universities.

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Nominate the Next BTAA WIT Co-Vice Chairs

We’re excited to announce that nominations are now open for the BTAA Women in Technology (WIT) 2025–26 Co-Vice Chairs! This is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a leader, shape the future of BTAA WIT, and connect with peers across institutions.

🧭Responsibilities of Co-Vice Chairs

(Three-year commitment: Year 1 – Co-Vice Chair, Year 2 – Co-Chair, Year 3 – Past Chair)

• Attend monthly Executive and quarterly Steering Committee meetings
• Preside over meetings in the absence of the Chairs
• Represent the Chairs at external meetings when needed
• Step into the Chair role if it becomes vacant
• Collect and share meeting presentations and minutes
• Participate in onboarding new Steering Committee members

✅Eligibility Criteria

• Must have served at least one year as a BTAA WIT Steering Committee member. List of Steering Committee members.
• Must be employed by a BTAA university

📥Submit your nominations by Tuesday, July 15, using this form.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about the role, feel free to reach out to the BTAA WIT Executive Committee.

Local Women+ in Technology (WIT) Group Discussion & Support Session

📅 Date: Thursday, July 11, 2025
🕛 Time: 9:00 AM PST / 11 AM CT/ 12:00 PM EST / (1 hour session)
📍 Location: Online – Register Here

Let’s Connect, Share, and Grow Together!

Are you part of a Local Women+ in Technology (WIT) group at your university, or thinking about starting one? Join us for a conversation with peers from across the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) to explore:

• What active Local WIT groups look like on different campuses
• How to start and grow a WIT group at your institution
• Tips, tools, and ideas for running an impactful group

Everyone is welcome, whether you're just curious or already leading a group! 

Coffee Catch-ups

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