Building Diversity in IT

Tuesday, March 27 | 4:30PM–5:30PM | Zurich E
Session Type: Professional Development
The recent CNN special Black in America, the New Promised Land: Silicon Valley brings the question of diversity in entrepreneurship and high-tech start-ups to the forefront and asks questions about how we can systemically improve diversity in tech start-ups. Our question is, How can we systemically improve diversity in higher education IT across all staff levels, from entry level to key leadership? Attend this important panel discussion to see clips from the special, hear a variety of points of view, and share your ideas. This session is sponsored by the EDUCAUSE Diversity in IT Constituent Group.

Presenters

  • Skip Bazile

    Dean, Learning Commons, Dallas College
  • Ke'Anna Skipwith

    Director of Academic Innovation & Strategic Initiatives, Howard University