IDEAL IT News
IDEAL IT: Addressing Challenges in Career Advancement
A macro trend emerging in higher education is a widespread effort to understand and address discrimination and inequities. Representation in management positions is part of the larger mission of IDEAL at Stanford. IDEAL IT is working toward this mission with programs and events that diversify and empower staff, leading to a future with more representation in management.
Upcoming Lunch-n-Learns Spotlight Practical Actions for Accessibility in IT
This spring, the IDEAL IT Accessibility in IT program is launching a new virtual lunch-n-learn series intended for anyone who wants to learn more about accessibility and why it’s important.
IT Community Celebrates and Reflects on Women’s History Month
As March comes to a close, we asked several women in the Stanford IT community to reflect on what Women’s History Month means to them. Here are their thoughts.
Life Journey in Cybersecurity: Auston Davis
Stanford’s People of Color in Technology (POC-IT) hosted a speaker series event in December with former Stanford employee and current vice president and chief information security officer (CISO) at Versant Health, Auston Davis.
New IDEAL IT Learning Programs Offer Support, Resources, and Community Dialogue
This year, IDEAL IT introduced two new learning programs for the IT Community: #IamRemarkable and Allyship at Work.
Stanford’s Year Up Community Welcomes Biggest Cohort Yet
The Year Up Internship Program and Stanford IT community are hosting the 10th cohort of Year Up interns. This year is the biggest cohort yet — 25 new interns!
IT Mentoring Program Is Now Accepting Applications for 2023
Build your network, increase your confidence, and grow your skills with the IT Mentoring Program. Applications are now being accepted for 2023. All IT staff at Stanford are invited and encouraged to participate as a mentor, mentee, or both.
Extraordinary Leaders Discuss Women's Careers in Technology in Higher Education
Paving the way for the future often begins with honest discussions about the present. This is one reason for the significance of the Nov. 8 “Conversations with Extraordinary Leaders” event, which featured women panelists in technology leadership positions.
Exploring “The Self” in the Latest ExCITE
The fourth Explore Careers in Technology Event (ExCITE) was held on Nov. 16. The theme of this ExCITE was “the self” including self-empowerment, self-improvement, self-advocacy, and self-compassion.
ADHD: Understanding a Shared Experience
In recognition of ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) Awareness Month, the Neurodiversity in IT team held an online event on October 6, 2022, focused on personal stories shared by several Stanford staff members with ADHD. Read the summary, watch the recording, and get learning resources.
Year Up Offers New Opportunities for Interns and Sponsors
The Year Up program at Stanford is expanding its potential with internship tracks now available for project management, application development, and data analytics. This means more opportunity for students—and for sponsors.
Amplifying Allyship as Part of IDEAL IT
Starting this fall, IDEAL IT will pilot Allyship at Work, an educational training program developed by Lean In that empowers people to take meaningful action and build an inclusive workplace culture. The Allyship at Work program will be a series of virtual workshops and guided discussion groups.
