Women+ in Technology
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.
Annual Mini-Conference - Imposter Syndrome: Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence
Beth Scheid, Associate Chief Information Officer at the University of Illinois, presented an amazing session on "How to manage Imposter Syndrome and Bringing Self-Doubt to Self-Confidence."
Watch the recording below:
Coffee Catch-ups
April 16, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. CT
NOTE: One hour session
Networking / Get To Know Each Other
Facilitated by: Deanna Shafer-Rater, Purdue University
Join us to network and have the opportunity to connect with peers and build relationships in a friendly and relaxed environment.
May 21, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT
Gen Z Perspectives on the Higher Ed IT Workplace
Facilitated by: Sam Colquitt, University of Michigan
Share and discuss perspectives and observations on how GenZ is experiencing the Higher Ed IT Workplace.
June 18, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT
Tech Tools, what are some lesser known tools that you have used?
Facilitated by: Laura Gordon, Rutgers University
Tools have changed often over time. Have you found some great tools that you would like to share with everyone?