IDEAL IT is a CIO Council-sponsored program that promotes and advances the Stanford Presidential IDEAL initiative within the IT Community at Stanford. IDEAL stands for Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in a Learning Environment, and is a cornerstone of Stanford’s diversity initiatives.

The sub-programs that make up IDEAL IT reflect our commitment to providing opportunities where individuals with diverse backgrounds can collaborate, grow, and excel across different functions and disciplines.

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Empowering Tomorrow's Talent: Stanford IT Community Welcomes 12th Year Up Cohort

Empowering Tomorrow's Talent: Stanford IT Community Welcomes 12th Year Up Cohort

The Stanford IT community is proud to announce the 12th cohort of interns joining us for the Year Up Internship Program!

Stanford IT Community Welcomes the 11th Cohort of Year Up Interns

Stanford IT Community Welcomes the 11th Cohort of Year Up Interns

The Stanford IT community is delighted to extend a warm welcome to the 11th group of interns who have joined us for the Year Up Internship Program!

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Accessible IT

A program that focuses on building awareness, allyship, and accountability around digital accessibility at Stanford.

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Neurodiversity in IT

A Stanford University pilot program that attracts, recruits, and supports neurodiverse employees in the IT Community.

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Year Up Internship Program

A program that creates internships in Stanford IT for young adults from underprivileged and economically disadvantaged communities.

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Stanford Women in Technology+ (Stanford WIT+)

An affinity group for women in technology that advances gender representation, engagement, and support in the Stanford IT community.

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Stanford People of Color in Technology (POC-IT)

An affinity group that advances representation, engagement, and support for people of color in technology roles at Stanford.

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IDEAL IT Foundations

A sub-program that focuses on strategic planning efforts, diversifying recruitment, and increasing overall cultural awareness in the Stanford IT community.

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Our goal is to recruit, retain, and develop extraordinary people in our IT community at Stanford. Foundational to that is fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where talented staff can thrive.

Steve Gallagher, Stanford Chief Information Officer