Our keynote presentation this fall is by Candice Solomon-Strutz, a pillar of the campus IT community. Candice has worked in many units across campus and was foundational in supporting and maintaining the IT Pro Forum for many years. Time: Candice Solomon-Strutz Director of IT Partners, College of Applied Health Sciences Keynote: How to Shine Bright […]
The last campuswide IT strategic plan was developed in 2013; much has changed over 11 years. The Academic Program Review and Big Ten Academic Alliance Peer Review, completed in January 2024, identified five recommendations to help Illinois provide best-in-class IT to the university. The IT strategic plan is a comprehensive blueprint that outlines how technology […]
This session will be a live recording of the Candid Conversations on Leadership podcast hosted by Chris Tidrick and Candice Solomon-Strutz (https://candidconversations.link). The hosts will have some introductory comments and then open the discussions to the audience in an Ask Me Anything format. About this event: Presenters: Track: Let the committee select a track Experience […]
Director of IT Partners, College of Applied Health Sciences
Confused by the University’s generous helpings of acronym soup? Not sure who’s responsible for what after all the reorganizations and transfers? Come to IT Pro Orientation, where we’ll help each other parse the acronyms and reconnect the dots.
The WIT Leadership team will facilitate an open discussion about Women in Technology Group (WIT), which provides a forum for discussion of issues facing women in IT in general and on campus, networking and coaching, and coordination of outreach efforts to girls considering IT as a career. We will cover a highlight of past events, […]
Want to contribute and provide feedback to the newest IT Council working groups? The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the IT Community and Supporting Flexible & Remote Work working groups have been surveying our current work environments, identifying existing campus and system resources, and identifying opportunities and strategies for improvement. During this workshop both groups […]
Want to contribute and provide feedback to the newest IT Council working groups? The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the IT Community and Supporting Flexible & Remote Work working groups have been surveying our current work environments, identifying existing campus and system resources, and identifying opportunities and strategies for improvement. During this workshop both groups […]
Women in Technology (WIT) and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion present an overview and best practices for allyship in the workplace. Allyship in the workplace means recognizing the privilege that members of majority groups have in a professional context – and using that privilege to aid in the dismantling […]
Professional development opportunities can help you shape your future career. Learn about the management and leadership development programs offered on campus through MGRdev and the IT Leadership Workshop (ITLW). Our panelists will help you understand the goals of these programs and the content offered. They will share the timelines for applying and the key points […]