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We're excited for members of our teams to have a presence at Statewide IT again this year!
Below is information on what DEI related panels/tables/workshops we will be running and where to find them.
April 22nd - Preconference
1pm - 5pm - OakContinuous accessibility on the web: what to check - and how
Presenter(s): Meagan Eller, Tiana Deckard, Jason Holliday
Description: There's a new normal for evaluating your website accessibility, in addition to using Siteimprove. During the workshop, you will learn some of the next steps to take after fixing the accessibility issues Siteimprove identified on your website. We'll walk you through some high impact manual checks you should do on your site. Participants will be given opportunities for hands-on practice and individual coaching.
April 23rd - Breakout 1
1–1:45pm - Georgian
It's not you, it’s them: the social roots of imposter phenomenon
Presenter(s): Catherine Matthews
Description: Join IU Women in IT to explore the social roots of imposter phenomenon. Although it disproportionately impacts marginalized identities in tech, it’s not because we’re particularly susceptible or less valuable. And the solution isn’t for the individual to “get over it.” Learn actionable ways to help mitigate the impact of imposter phenomenon at IU in your own teams.
April 24th - Topic Table
8–9am - Frangipani
Diversity and Inclusion Action Team
Presenter(s): Karim Tbatou
Description: Discussion about the different action teams under the D@I team and what they do
April 24th - Breakout 5
9–9:45am - DogwoodSupporting international staff: the immigration experience
Presenter(s): Megha Ramawat
Description: This presentation/training is for managers, unit leadership, and hiring managers.
April 24th - Breakout 6
10–10:45am - MapleAdvancing DEI at IU with the ITLC D&I Action Team
Presenter(s): Jennifer Pacenza, Karim Tbatou
Description: The ITLC D&I Action Team works to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion at IU. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of our mission and goals and information on how you can get involved. We will also show how we create actionable change through our current initiatives, including creating a DEI hiring toolkit, creating a more diverse applicant pool, documenting challenges faced by our US immigrant population, and creating community through affinity groups.