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.
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!
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
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?
July 16, 2025 | 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. CT
GenAI Can VS should. Eco impact!
Facilitated by: Sam Colquitt, University of Michigan
Dig deeper into the discussion started during the January Coffee Catch-up about GenAI and the ethical considerations of its use, focusing specifically on its environmental impact.