While many folks have been diligently working on inclusivity for years, sustained focus and momentum around DEI and anti-racism are persisting across the higher education landscape. Thanks in part to organizations such as EDUCAUSE and CUPA-HR, as well as collaboratives such as Anti-Racism in Academia and Academics for Black Survival and Wellness, staff in IT and other areas of higher education have gained access to an unprecedented wealth of information, resources, and networks of other people dedicated to supporting DEI on their campuses. This committed engagement has prompted some of us to ask: what else can we do? How can we also apply a DEI lens to other aspects of our work? Specifically, how can we evaluate our services and solutions for inclusivity and equity for our customers, clients, and stakeholders? How can we work toward building a more inclusive and equitable environment on our campuses through IT services and organizations? Join us for a facilitated discussion to engage in dialogue, share your ideas, and learn from others as we explore how we can contribute to campus-wide and local efforts to support DEI, anti-racism, accessibility, and belonging through IT service design and delivery.
